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.
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.
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.
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$Every weekEnroll your pup in our Agility or Social School today!- • 1 Day of Agility or Social School
- • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
- • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
- • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
- • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
- • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
- • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
School | 2 day pass
299$Every weekEnroll 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$Every weekEnroll your pup in Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools!- • 3 Days of our Puppy, Dog, Social & Agility Schools
- • Daily AKC Certification Preparation Training
- • Daily Socialization, Picture and Video Updates
- • Weekly Report Cards and Training Tips
- • FREE AKC Certification Exam Preparation Group Classes
- • FREE Dog Training Online Library & Lifetime Support
- • FREE AKC Virtual Home Manners Certification Classes
- Best Value
School | Unlimited
449$Every weekBest 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
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.
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.
- 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