AKC Canine Good Citizen Program

The AKC Canine Good Citizen Program is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who
have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may
receive a certificate from the AKC. The program continues to gain acceptance worldwide as the
standard for well-trained dogs and responsible dog ownership.
For more information about the Canine Good Citizen program, click here.
For more information about the exercises required to pass the Canine Good Citizen test, click here.
NEWS FLASH!

Nationwide Insurance Company is issuing homeowners insurance to owners of breeds previously
prohibited by the company, providing the dog passes the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Nationwide has stated: "Nationwide has begun to allow the owners of certain prohibited dog breeds to
attain homeowners insurance if they provide an original copy of a certificate demonstrating
successful completion of the AKC Canine Good Citizen program. This provision is currently available
in limited areas and provided the applicant meets traditional underwriting requirements. The Canine
Good Citizen program demonstrates responsible dog ownership and we certainly hope this change
will prove successful."