The certificate that proves it.
The KUSA Canine Good Citizen ladder: the recognised proof that gets your dog welcomed into complexes, cafés and calm public life.
Proof your dog is a good citizen.
- •You need a recognised certificate to move into a complex or satisfy a landlord.
- •You want your dog genuinely welcome in cafés and public spaces.
- •You're building towards Therapy or Service, where CGC is a step on the way.
New to training? Start with Obedience, then add CGC.
A real ladder, judged by KUSA.
Bronze, then Silver, then Gold. KUSA judges run the evaluations every three months, so the standard is external and real, not a certificate we hand out ourselves.
Each level pairs practical work with a short theory component on care and responsibility. Positive reinforcement throughout, in a class kept small so the curriculum actually gets covered.
What you'll cover.
- •All three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold.
- •Practical handling plus the care-and-responsibility theory.
- •Quarterly KUSA evaluations.
- •Stand-alone, bundled with Obedience, or included inside a Service or Therapy package at no extra cost.
Before you start.
- •Up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, and tick & flea treatment, re-proved once a year.
- •Positive-reinforcement training throughout. Choke chains are discouraged and only ever used in a high-quality smooth-release form if a specific case genuinely calls for it.
- •Basic kit: a flat or half-check collar, a non-slip leash, and a favourite or tug toy.
- •Your dog's bed or blanket and a tug or interactive toy. CGC classes are for non-reactive dogs.
From R300 a month.
R300/month standalone (Weekly weekend classes), R900/month bundled with Obedience, or included free inside a Service or Therapy package.
Billed monthly, with a R500 annual registration. No upfront ransom, and nothing that locks you in.
A few quick questions.
Why does CGC matter?
It's recognised proof your dog is well-socialised and safe in public, which complexes, landlords and pet-friendly venues take seriously.
How long to Gold?
Level by level, at your dog's pace.
When are the evaluations?
KUSA judges assess every three months, which keeps everyone moving steadily.
Start at Bronze this season.
Apply, and Diane lines you up for the next evaluation.