AKC Canine Good Citizen®

This is where training shows.

Not at home.
Not in controlled settings.

In public.

Your dog knows what to do.
Your dog can hold it.

Now the question is:

Can your dog represent that behavior anywhere?

The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program prepares your dog to move through real-world environments calmly, confidently, and under control.

This isn’t just about passing a test.

It’s about having a dog you can trust anywhere.

• calm, polite greetings with strangers 
• reliable leash walking in public spaces 
• sit, down, and stay that hold under distraction 
• neutral behavior around other dogs 
• comfortable handling and brief separation 
• composed responses in busy environments 

These aren’t tricks.
This is public behavior you can rely on.

   • 4–6 ft leash (no retractables)
• Properly fitted collar or approved training tool
• 20+ small, high-value treats
• Proof of vaccinations