Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a certification given by the American Kennel Club to any breed or mixed-breed dog that passes the CGC test. According to the AKC, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

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