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Santa Clara Dog Training Club



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AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

$25

with Patty Aronica

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

A Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation for every readiness level. Feeling confident?  Taking the test is the payoff for all your hard work!  A bit unsure?  You are able to experience experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors, volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog, brush, 6 foot leash, a flat buckle collar, martingale collar or a non restrictive harness.  

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

AKC Community Canine (CGCA)

$25

with Patty Aronica

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

AKC Community Canine (CGCA) is all about having a well-behaved CGC dog in the community. The 10-step AKC Community Canine test is conducted in real life situations. Take the test with our AKC Approved CGCA Evaluator.

The 10 test items on the CGCA test are: controlled stand/sit/down, loose leash walk in natural setting and crowd, walk past other dogs, small group sit-stay, pet with item, "leave it", distanced down or sit stay, recall with distractions and sit/stand with owner movement.

More Details: See the AKC Participant and Evaluator Guide here.

Price: $25 + $2.50 registration fee for the test.  Note: A separate fee maybe required by the AKC for the title submission.

What to bring:  6 foot leash (not retractable), a flat buckle collar, martingale collar or a non restrictive harness.  

Day of Test: The order of testing will be on a first come basis. Please try to come 10 minutes early to sign in and get settled.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the day of the test / evaluations, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the test / evaluations. We’re also unable to offer refunds, credits, or prorated fees for missed test / evaluations. I'm only signing up the one handler who’ll be working with the dog. If there are additional registrations with the same dog, those registrations will be canceled and refunded, minus fees. Need to switch to a different test / evaluation or date? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Price differences will apply. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help. 

Novice Obedience - Beginner Run Through

$30

with Ring Judge

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

A Novice Beginner event where you can experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors, volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Unlike official competitions, the rules at this are flexible and beginner-friendly. It’s all about learning.

One run through per registration.  Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog and any equipment needed for this level.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

Novice Obedience Run Through

$30

with Ring Judge

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

An event where you can experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors, volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Unlike official competitions, the rules at this are flexible and beginner-friendly. It’s all about learning.

One run through per registration.  Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog and any equipment needed for this level.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

Open - All Levels Run Through

$30

with Ring Judge

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

An Open practice event for all levels where you can experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors & volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Unlike official competitions, the rules at this are flexible and beginner-friendly. It’s all about learning.

One run through per registration.  Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog and any equipment needed for this level.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

Rally - Advanced Run Through

$30

with Ring Judge

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

A Rally Advanced level practice event where you can experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors & volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Unlike official competitions, the rules at this are flexible and beginner-friendly. It’s all about learning.

One run through per registration.  Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog and any equipment needed for this level.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

Rally - Master Run Through

$30

with Ring Judge

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Rally Master practice event where you can experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors & volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Unlike official competitions, the rules at this are flexible and beginner-friendly. It’s all about learning.

One run through per registration.  Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog and any equipment needed for this level.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.

Rally - Novice Run Through

$25

with Ring Judge

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 16, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Rally Novice practice event where you can experience a show-like event in a realistic setting, get feedback from our experienced instructors & volunteer judges, and build confidence.

Unlike official competitions, the rules at this are flexible and beginner-friendly. It’s all about learning.

One run through per registration. Judging schedule with details of check in and run times will be available closer to the event. 

What to bring: A crate for your dog and any equipment needed for this level.

Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel anytime before the event, we’re happy to offer a refund minus fees (currently about $3 to cover registration fees and credit card processing). No refunds can be given for cancellations made on the day of the event or missing the event. 

Need to switch to an event that’s a better fit for your skill level? Transfers may be possible, depending on space availability. Just contact us and we’ll do our best to help.





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