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k9hs Socialization High School

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC Exams.

Our Dog Socialization School Program is the goal for every pet parent that wants to offer their dog a happy and fulfilled life while maintaining a strong foundation of socialization, training and fitness. Canine High School is the only local training school for dogs in Long Beach that routinely visits iconic public access spaces in Long Beach like the Lighthouse by the Queen Mary, Signal Hill Park, 2nd Street Restaurant Row and many other beautiful destinations throughout our beautiful city. The program includes preparation in these high-difficulty environments for advanced certifications: AKC Community Canine (Advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC.

Dogs accepted into this program are required to be Dog School Graduates and must hold the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification to enroll. This is an ongoing lifestyle program that meets the needs for dogs who need a purpose, a job and a social life while their parents tend to their work and life responsibilities. There is no school term, your pup will receive all the necessary preparation to take the AKC Exam at your own pace and you can request to take the exams that you choose if you choose to pursue the certifications. 

 

Instead of playing Russian Roulette at the dog park, join our pack of well socialized dogs whose parents are equally responsible and committed to their well-being. And meet those other parents in this program, you will receive membership into our AKC Official FIT DOG Club which offers unlimited FREE access to monthly Club Pack Walks, AKC Preparation Classes, On-leash Walking Workshops and Canine Fitness Classes.

Syllabus

k9hs Socialization School Syllabus

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC Exams.

• Monday through Friday schedule

Convenient at-home pick-up 9-11am & drop-off 3-5pm

Daily updates, pics and videos

 

Dedicated trainer for daily class and training exercises

Dedicated trainer for on-leash walking at public access areas

Dedicated trainer for AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) or AKC Urban CGC Program

 Dedicated trainer for dog play sessions

 Dedicated trainer for dog sports sessions

Our Certified Dog Trainer lead daily pack walks and socialization exercises for the dogs in our program.

 

Weekly progress reports 

Weekly AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes

 Dog Training School Participation Certificate

AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) or AKC Urban CGC examination

Unlimited access to our Online School classes and self-study materials!

AKC Official Club & Fitness Classes

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program with a focus on socialization and fitness. 

• k9HS - AKC Fit Dog Club Walking Classes for dogs and parents

• k9HS - AKC Fit Dog Canine Fitness Classes for dogs and parents

• The following Holidays there will be no school: Presidents Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day. 

Curriculum

k9hs Socialization School Curriculum

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC Exams.

AKC Urban CGC & Community Canine Behavior Training

On-leash Walking in Public Access Spaces

Advanced Dog Training Commands

Advanced Socialization & Exercise

Advanced Boundaries, Impulse Control & Recall 

Advanced Difficulty Indoor Environments like elevators, public transport, etc.

Advanced Difficulty Outdoor Environments like beaches, crosswalks, etc.

Confidence around distractions in City Environments

 Calm for petting and grooming in City Environments

 Personal space and polite around dogs in crowds

 Advanced Obedience

• Club Pack Walks with dogs and parents

• On-leash walking workshops for dogs and parents

• Canine Fitness Classes for dogs and parents

AKC Community Canine Program (advanced CGC)

AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. As with CGC, AKC Community Canine has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title. This is a title that appears on the dog's title record at AKC.

 

AKC Urban CGC Program

​AKC Urban CGC is a public access test that demonstrates dogs are well-behaved and well-trained when in public settings. The Urban CGC test can be used by dog- friendly business (e.g., lodging, retail, transportation, public facilities) to recognize and accept dogs with good manners.

AKC Official Fit Dog Club & Classes

Our AKC Certified Evaluators and Instructors will lead community pack walks, on-leash walking workshops and fitness classes for both dogs and humans!

For more information about AKC Urban CGC and Community Canine Certifications and Titles, please visit our AKC Certifications Page.​

Pricing

k9hs Socialization School Pricing

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC Exams.

Our Pricing Plans are like a gym membership, recurring weekly memberships can be easily paused and restarted. No penalties or hidden fees. No refunds or credits.

  • School | 1 day pass

    149$
    Every week
    Enroll your pup in our Agility or Social School today!
     
    • • 1 Day of Agility or Social School
    • • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
    • • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
    • • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
    • • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
    • • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
    • • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
  • School | 2 day pass

    299$
    Every week
    Enroll your pup in our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!
     
    • • 2 Days of our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools
    • • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
    • • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
    • • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
    • • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
    • • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
    • • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
  • School | 3 day pass

    349$
    Every week
    Enroll your pup in Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!
     
    • • 3 Days of our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools
    • • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
    • • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
    • • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
    • • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
    • • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
    • • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
  • Best Value

    School | Unlimited

    449$
    Every week
    Best Value pricing for Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!
     
    • • Unlimited Days at any of our Schools
    • • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
    • • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
    • • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
    • • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
    • • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
    • • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
Requirements

k9hs Socialization School Requirements

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC Exams.

Dog School Graduation Required

 AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification Required

 Dogs must be at least 12 months old to be eligible for enrollment.

 Dog proof of vaccinations are required

 Must be spayed or neutered

Admissions interview 

Temperament assessment

City licensing

Lock-box or backyard access (we do not store keys)

First day of school with dedicated trainer

Parent must participate in at least 6 in-person AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes to take each exam. 

Clients experiencing difficulties or challenges can combine an immersive Board & Train program head-start into our AKC School Programs. Your pup can live with a Certified Trainer and go to school Monday through Friday, and weekends at-home with you for the first week or first month. 

Details

k9hs Socialization School Details

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC Exams.

1. We conduct a Call with Admissions to create your account and fill out paperwork. Then we schedule an Admissions Interview with our head trainer (no-contact, outdoors) before scheduling your first day of service and buying your Pricing Plan.

 

2. You purchase your Pricing Plan and use our Book Online system to schedule which days you want your dog to go to school each week. You also schedule FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes in-person (no-contact, outdoors). And you can use the same convenient system to reschedule or cancel any days. 

3. We pick up your dog during our route from 9-11am and drop them off between 3-5pm. Pick-up and drop-off  is no-contact and outdoors in front of your home, or we can also pick up from your backyard. If you are not home, we ask that you leave your pup as close to the entrance as possible and we use a lock-box to come in and out without contact. 

 

4. We will be working with your pups for at least 4 solid hours of pack walks, dog sports, and water breaks in between, as we work to meet the class requirements. We will send you picture updates during the day and weekly report cards and badges until graduation 12 weeks later. Please do not overfeed them before school or they might get car-sick and be disinterested in training.

 

5. You do not need to provide the treats, but you can if you want to. Please also let us know if there are any food allergies or restrictions. We use freeze dried beef livers because they are high reward and have no additives. We buy US made only. Please do not send expensive leashes or things that you do not want to be chewed up while we are driving. But yes, you can pack lunch for them and send your dog's favorite blanket and toys if you like.

What happens after High School?

There is no school term for this program, your pup will receive all the necessary preparation to take the AKC Exam at your own pace and you can request to take the exams that you choose. You can consecutively join the other programs for a combination of options:

k9hs FIT DOG Club School Club

AKC Official Club & Fitness Classes

Graduate School Club to manage and maintain Training, Social Skills and Certification Behaviors. Exclusively for k9HS School Program graduates

k9hs - Agility Athletics School

AKC Certification Preparation

Dog Agility Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Trick Dog Program Titles.

k9hs Online Virtual School

AKC Certification Preparation

Puppy  & Dog Online Training School Program to prepare for the AKC VHM Certification. 

Get started
  • Schedule a phone call with our admissions coordinator!

    20 min
    FREE service
  • Schedule a temperament & behavioral assessment with our head trainer!

    20 min
    FREE service
  • Schedule a phone-tag-free phone call with a real human!

    30 min
    FREE service

Call us today!

562-270-3961

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