American Kennel Club
AKC programs at Boston's Best.
We are proud to be an AKC certified training facility. Our trainers are certified AKC Evaluators, qualified in the S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen programs.
American Kennel Club (AKC)
The AKC Canine Health Foundation is a leading nonprofit that funds dog health research for better treatments, more accurate diagnoses and a deeper understanding of disease. It works with AKC Parent Clubs, owners, breeders, veterinarians and researchers, embracing the One Health model to prevent, treat and cure canine disease.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The AKC believes every dog can be well-behaved and every owner an excellent caregiver. The Canine Good Citizen program is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible ownership to their people. It welcomes purebred and mixed breed dogs of any age.
Community Canine (CGCA)
AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of CGC. Instead of simulated skills, dogs are evaluated in natural settings like real crowds and busy sidewalks, in a 10-step on-leash test.
S.T.A.R. Puppy program
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy kickstarts positive dog and owner relationships. It covers practical puppy-raising topics like housetraining and socialization over a six week class, followed by the S.T.A.R. Puppy test, and is a great first step toward the Canine Good Citizen title.
Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU)
Urban CGC asks dogs to show advanced CGC skills in a city or town environment, handling traffic, crowds, noise and distractions in a real-world 10-step test. Dog-friendly businesses can use it to recognize well-mannered dogs.
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Working toward a title?
Our dog school and Train & Play program build the skills these AKC tests look for. Book an assessment to get started.