What is Canine Good Citizen training?
Great article about the components of the test and training on your own:
Local CGC Training/Classes (current info as of 9/1/25):
- Sarah Surritt , Get Pawsitive Dog Training, www.getpawsitive.com, Speak to Sarah Surritt personally for canine good citizen assessment and next steps.
- Brent Cady, 760- 283-0989, www.brentcadydogtraining.com, private or small group canine good citizen classes in Encinitas
- Lara Schindler, ABCDT, CDE, CGC Evaluator
Happy Dog Happy Owner
619-889-8606
offers both CGC classes and CGC evaluations. Both take place in Ocean Beach.
The 5 week group class, which includes the evaluation, is $160.
Class meets for an hour each week and the evaluation is given during the last session.
4. Kindred Spirits Canine Education Center, Vista, 760-630-4824
https://kindredspiritsdog.com/canine-good-citizen-training-class/ $150. There is a waitlist. Class includes test upon completion.
Local CGC Evaluation/Testers:
- Sarah Surritt, Get Pawsitive Dog Training, www.getpawsitive.com, canine good citizen testing at your home.
- Lara Schindler, Happy Dog Happy Owner, Ocean Beach. www.happydoghappyowner.com
