Canine Good Citizen Classes
There’s more to having a dog than just teaching them “sit”.
Everyone thinks if they raise a puppy themselves, it won’t be “messed up”.
You know your dog is capable of more.
They’re smart.
They’re loyal.
They’ve come so far.
Now it’s time to prove it — with a nationally recognized certification that tells the world:
“This is a good dog.”
But here’s the thing...
Training for CGC isn’t just about passing a test.
It’s about walking down the street with confidence.
It’s about being able to trust your dog in public.
It’s about finally being proud, not panicked, when someone approaches.
It’s about having a goal to work towards!
And if you’ve felt like you’ve tried everything, but still can’t quite get there — that’s not a failure.
It just means you need the right support system.
🎓 What is canine good citizen(cgc)?
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a nationally recognized certification that proves your dog is well-mannered, focused, and under control in public settings.
It’s the gold standard for basic behavior and a stepping stone for therapy work, advanced training, and responsible dog ownership.
Graduates receive a Certificate, Ribbon, and Patch.
📍 Class Details:
For dogs 1 year old and up
Must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
Sunday Class Times Available
Location: 540 Grant Ave in Junction City, KS
Classes are limited to 4 dogs per class — don’t wait to register!
What’s Inside our
Canine good citizen classes?
6 weeks Packed with Real-World Tips
Our group classes are designed to give you practical, real-life training tools you can use from the moment you walk out the door. Each session builds skills that matter — like leash walking, impulse control, and calm behavior around other dogs — so you're not just learning "commands," you're raising a dog you can actually live with.
🐶 What You & Your dog Will Learn:
In this 6-week class, you and your dog will practice every skill required to pass the official Canine Good Citizen test, including:
Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for petting
Walking nicely on a loose leash
Walking through a crowd
Coming when called
Sitting, staying, and behaving under distraction
Remaining calm around other dogs
Handling and grooming tolerance
Supervised separation from the handler
We don’t just run drills. We explain why each skill matters, how to teach it effectively, and how to get your dog to perform it reliably in the real world.
What you get:
6 Weekly Group classes
These structured sessions give you hands-on coaching and a predictable routine to build real skills in a supportive group setting — so you’re not trying to figure it out on your own.
CGC Test, Certificate, & Ribbon
Celebrate your hard work with a nationally recognized certificate and ribbon that proves your dog has learned focus, manners, and emotional control — and that you’ve done the work to support them.
free 6 Week Membership
to Canine revolution
Get access to exclusive training videos, bonus content, accountability, and live support to keep the momentum going between classes — so you always know what to work on and how to do it.
Real Results from Real Dog Owners
"She is patient and willing to work on whatever problem may arise. She is there to answer questions with videos that we share. She is honest in things she sees that needs to be address. So if you are seeking an affordable trainer with the knowledge she the person to go to!"
Colleen S.
“I’ve done some group classes with Emily and it’s been pretty life changing for us. Emily makes training fun and something to look forward to so I’m super happy to have this group as a resource!”
Takara H.
“We have the best trainer in Emily with Common Scents Dog Training. She is so gentle and at ease with Duke. It helps Duke and Mommy.”
Robbie L.
only $200
✔️ 6 weekly group classes
✔️ Access to the trainer in between sessions for help
✔️ 6 weeks of membership to Canine Revolution
✔️ Graduation Certificate and Ribbon
Give your dog the right start - right now.
For just $200, you’ll get six weeks of small-group classes led by a certified trainer, hands on coaching, and socialization done the right way - calm, structured, and safe!
Frequently asked questions
-
Common Scents Dog Trainers are Science-Based Dog trainers. Science-based trainers teach through effectively communicating with the dog in ways they comprehend. A variety of methods are used, including positive reinforcement, shaping, teaching by example, and more.
I do not use any techniques that are considered abuse and believe in LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive).
-
I do recommend clicker training your dog because it is 50% faster than other methods. You’re busy! You need all the free time you can get.
If you’re not a fan of the clicker, that’s ok! You can still be successful with your dog. (I hated clickers when I first started training my dogs!)
-
The word “positive” in the term “Positive Reinforcement” does not mean EMOTION.
It means ADDITION.
You are adding something to the situation to get a desired behavior to continue.
To ONLY use Positive Reinforcement means that you as a dog parent, has NEVER yelled at your dog.
That you NEVER say “no”.
That you NEVER turn around and walk away when your dog jumps on you.
All of those things are PUNISHMENTS.
Science tells us that dogs learn by reinforcement and punishments. It also tells us that dogs (and people) learn best with positive reinforcement. So that is where we start, and we adjust as-needed based on the dog’s needs.
-
If your puppy is a little “barky” when meeting new people or dogs, it’s probably because they’re in a Fear Stage.
If you don’t know what a Fear Stage is, you DEFINITELY needs to be in our group classes so we can help you through them.
If your dog is too stressed or fearful during the class, we will ask you to take them home so that we don’t traumatize them for life. We will convert your classes into private sessions instead. -
Yup! And I’m a stickler about it.
Prior to the first day of class, I will need a photo of their vaccination records. If they’ve had the live Bordatella vaccine (nasal or oral), it will need to have been more than 9 days prior to the start of class.