RACH Hi-Star Striving for Excellence – “Excel”

BN RM2 RAE2 NA NAJ OF DS TKI CGC CCA

Excel is the puppy that I kept from Strive’s litter. He is sweet, cuddly, and goofy, and I adore him.

He’s taught me how important life skills are for performance dogs, and much of his first couple of years was spent focused on being calm around other dogs, loose-leash walking, and being comfortable in his crate. Excel has also taught me the importance of clear criteria and reward markers and how that reduces frustration. He is exceptionally intelligent and consistently strives to excel in everything he does.

Excel earned the AKC Rally Championship, the Beginner Novice title, multiple agility titles, the Dock Dog Senior title, and the Canine Good Citizen Advanced title.

Excel has become particularly attached to my youngest daughter, and through 4-H, they have earned many Grand and Reserve Championships together in obedience, rally, agility, and showmanship.

Excel loves spending time with my daughter, especially cuddling and playing fetch. I’m grateful for their relationship and the many lessons he is teaching her. I look forward to watching where their journey takes them.

6 weeks

Canine Good Citizen

Cost: $160

Class Description

🏅 Build Confidence, Connection, and Calm with the Canine Good Citizen Program! 🏅

The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title is recognized nationwide as the gold standard for polite, well-mannered dogs—and this class will help you and your dog earn it with confidence!

Our CGC class focuses on developing calm, reliable behavior in everyday situations. You’ll learn how to strengthen your dog’s self-control, attention, and social skills while deepening your teamwork through positive, reward-based training.

What You’ll Learn

We’ll prepare both you and your dog for success on the official CGC test while improving real-world manners along the way.

Your dog will learn to:

Greet strangers calmly and politely
Accept gentle handling and grooming
Walk nicely on leash in public settings
Stay focused and relaxed around other dogs and distraction
Sit, stay, and come when called
Wait patiently and remain composed when you step away for a short time

Each week, we’ll practice skills in a variety of environments to build confidence and consistency. You’ll gain the tools to help your dog stay calm and responsive—at home, in public, or anywhere your adventures take you.

Why You’ll Love This Class

Confidence & Connection: Strengthen your bond while building reliable, real-world manners.
Positive & Encouraging: Reward-based methods keep training fun and stress-free.
Personalized Coaching: Small class sizes mean plenty of individual guidance.
Real-Life Application: Every skill taught supports everyday success—not just test day.
Earn a Title: On the final night, you’ll have the opportunity to take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen test and celebrate your success!

Who It’s For

This class is perfect for:

Teams who’ve completed Advanced Manners and want to take the next step
Owners looking to earn the CGC title or simply strengthen polite, reliable behavior
Dogs who need more confidence and control in public settings
Handlers preparing for future training, service dog training, therapy work, or competition foundations

Requirements

Current Rabies vaccination
Completion of Advanced Manners (or equivalent skills)
Dogs should be able to focus and participate comfortably in a group class

Ready to Earn Your CGC?

Show off your teamwork and celebrate your training success with this milestone achievement. Join us for Canine Good Citizen and take the next step toward a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion!

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