Canine Good Neighbour (CGN)
Does your dog love being out in the community?
Explore training that focuses on practical applications of obedience in everyday life.
"Canine Good Neighbours can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs."
Canine Good Neighbour is a certification that dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages can attain by completing a 12-step, non-competitive test, which is part of a broader program to enhance community awareness of responsible dog ownership.
This test evaluates dogs on their skills in being a polite, friendly, and well-behaved member of the community and focuses on the handler and dog's relationship, as well as the dog's ability to stay focused, calm, and collected during a series of exercises with and without distractions.
Please note that this course is best suited for dogs that enjoy being around people and have a natural disposition for community and therapy work.
Our Canine Good Neighbour course is intended for dogs who have completed previous levels of group training courses and prepares you and your dog for each of the below steps:
- Accepting A Friendly Stranger
- Politely Accepts Petting
- Appearance and Grooming
- Out For A Walk
- Walking Through A Crowd
- Sit/Down On Command and Stay In Place
- Come When Called
- Praise/Interaction
- Reaction To A Passing Dog
- Reaction To Distractions
- Supervised Isolation
- Walking Through A Door/Gate