Santa Clara Dog Training Club

AKC Urban CGC is a public access test that demonstrates dogs are well-behaved and well-trained in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city. The 10-step AKC Urban Canine test is conducted in real life situations. Take the test with our AKC Approved Evaluator.

The 10 test items on the CGCU test are: enter a doorway of a public building, walk through a crowd, crossing the street, ignore food on sidewalk, stairs/steps, and more.

More Details: See the AKC Urban CGC test items here.

Prerequisite:  AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

Price: $25 + $2.50 registration fee for the test.  Note: A separate fee maybe required by the AKC for the title submission.

What to bring:  6 foot leash (not retractable), a flat buckle collar, martingale collar or a non restrictive harness.  A video of your dog either walking up and down at least 3 stairs OR entering an elevator, riding in the elevator and exiting under control.  This location doesn't have stairs or an elevator, we appreciate your understanding.

Day of Test: The order of testing will be on a first come basis. Please try to come 10 minutes early to sign in and get settled.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the day of the test / evaluations, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the test / evaluations. We’re also unable to offer refunds, credits, or prorated fees for missed test / evaluations. I'm only signing up the one handler who’ll be working with the dog. If there are additional registrations with the same dog, those registrations will be canceled and refunded, minus fees. Need to switch to a different test / evaluation or date? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Price differences will apply. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.