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SOCIAL SCHOOL

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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 Program (advanced CGC) and AKC Urban CGC.

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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.

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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.

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Schedule

k9hs Socialization School Schedule

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine Program (advanced CGC), AKC Urban CGC and AKC Official FIT DOG Club.

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Schedule your First Day of School, weekly Dog Socialization School days and your weekly AKC Certification Exam Preparation Classes. Dog Socialization School students can also schedule Daycare Add-a-Day at the discounted price whenever they need it.

 

Click on each date to see available classes and follow the prompts to complete your bookings. You will always receive a confirmation email when you complete a booking!

Dec 11 - Dec 17

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Syllabus

k9hs Socialization School Syllabus

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine Program (advanced CGC), AKC Urban CGC and AKC Official FIT DOG Club.

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• 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

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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!

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AKC Official Club & Fitness Classes

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

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

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

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• 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. 

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Curriculum

k9hs Socialization School Curriculum

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine Program (advanced CGC), AKC Urban CGC and AKC Official FIT DOG Club.

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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

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• Club Pack Walks with dogs and parents

• On-leash walking workshops for dogs and parents

• Canine Fitness Classes for dogs and parents

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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.

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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!

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

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Pricing

k9hs Socialization School Pricing

AKC Certification Preparation

Advanced Placement Dog Training Day School Program to prepare for the AKC Community Canine Program (advanced CGC), AKC Urban CGC and AKC Official FIT DOG Club.

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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.

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