Thank you for your interest in becoming an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator. CGC Evaluators administer the Canine Good Citizen, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC programs.

To apply as a CGC Evaluator, complete the following 4 steps in this order:

  1. Watch these 3 videos of the CGC, CGCA and CGCU tests in action.

  1. Review the 4 Evaluator Guides for AKC S.T.AR. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen,
    AKC Community Canine and AKC Urban CGC.

  1. Complete the self-assessment of CGC knowledge by reviewing the CGC test items at this link.

    You may refer to the Evaluator Guides to learn the material and you may check your answers when finished.

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  1. Now complete the CGC Evaluator Application process
    located here.

    Thank You For Your Interest In AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program.

    For questions, contact cgc@akc.org