The Canine Good Citizen Award rewards dog owners who've
encouraged good behavior and basic obedience skills in their pets. Most of the
pit bulls taking these tests are rescued dogs from local animal shelters. During
these trying times when pit bull hysteria is at an all time high, this title
helps your dog earn respect as a valuable member of the community.
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Coach Linda
We're so grateful to
Linda Chwistek (pictured with her boy Aldo) for her generosity and gifted CGC coaching skills. Linda gives up every Saturday
to prep the handler/dog teams and she keeps the bar high, so they really have
to work hard to earn an honest award.
Right: Linda's pit bull Ruby has become a Star in record time. She started doing agility when she was five. At seven years old, Ruby has already
earned these titles: CGC, NAP, NJP, CL1, CL2-R,H and in the 2006 CPE Nationals High in Standard, Level 2, 20." That's some accomplishment. Congrats to both!
The Dog Stars and Their People!...
Roxy - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Despite having a litter of rescue pups at home to chase around, Stefanie Hundenski and Roxy managed to do their homework and score their CGC award. That's the sign of a dedicated dog owner. Many congrats to both!
Bob the Dog(left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Ambassadog Bob is such a good boy that he served as a test dog while getting ready to be tested himself. The next stop for this lover boy is Therapy Dog certification. Well done Alexis and Chui!
Rio - AKC CGC and American Temperament Test Star
This handsome girl smiled the whole way through her exam. What a star! Congratulations to Seam Sath and Kristen Robbins.
Carlie (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
to Seam Sath and Kristen Robbins have a right to be proud of how far Carlie has come. Congrats to everyone for a job well done.
Squeeks - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award for Squeeks!
Gaytha Watley and her partner Jeremy shined this Ambassadog's halo up so bright that she blinded us when she breezed through her CGC exam. Way to go Squeeks & Co!
Frida (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Frida has blossomed into a Rock Star in Yvette and Steve Stahr's care. Congrats on this well earned accomplishment!
Kayleigh - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Diana did such beautiful work with her girl Kayleigh. We are so impressed. Hat tips and bows to both.
Clover (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Jonna Hensley and her girl Clover aced their CGC exam. We love how she flirted and smiled with the tester the whole way through. Congratulations, ladies!
Ruby - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
It's hard to believe that Ruby was afraid of the orange traffic cones way-back-when she started Pit Ed. Charity Allison believed in her girl from Day One and their hard work paid off. Two Snaps!
Ernie (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Another former Vick dog earns his CGC award. Sasha Gibbs and Coach Linda worked hard to get Ernie ready for this test, and Ernie didn't miss a beat. We are so proud of this team, we can't even tellya!
Teddles - AKC Canine Good Citizen
And yet another former Vick dog earns his CGC. Cindy Houser has never doubted her boy's ability to let go of his past and be the star he was meant to be.
Angus (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Angus deserves a second certificate just for being beautiful! Congrats to his best friends Seam Sath and Kristen Robbins on a job well done.
Rube - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Nancy Groom's senior has always been a SuperStar. Now he has the paperwork to prove it. Well done!
Booker (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Booker and his person Tom are proud as peacocks - as they should be!
Albert and Fiona - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award and TD for Albert!
Housemate dogs Albert and Fiona earned their CGC on the same day. Albert showed up his little sis by earning his Therapy Dog title earlier. Kudos to Deassa for your hardcore devotion.
Champ (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
We fell in love with Champ on his first day in Pit Ed Class. Lookit him now! Congrats to Virma and hubby.
Stella - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Elizabeth and her girl Stella earned this fair and square the first try. Viva Girl Power!
Kaia (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Shannon's girl Kaia had to catch up to her big brother Chance and get her CGC, too. That's keeping it in the family!
Otter - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Otter came a long way since her days in Marin. Congrats to Larry for handling her through the exam and to new mom Carol!
Josie Kat (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Josie Kat is a graduate of Pit Bull Hall and now a proud member of the CGC Club. Way to go Nafija and James!
Grace - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Did somebody say that this little girl came from Bad Newz Kennels? It can't be true! Kudos to foster dad Cris for helping another Vick dog earn her tiara.
Stella (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
We all enjoyed watching Stella and her person Valerie gobble up that CGC exam. Well done girls!
Tyson - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Tyson and his person Kerry are quite a team. We're so proud of them both. Congrats!
Lulu (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Berkeley Shelter graduate Lulu has come so far with her new people. Shown with proud daddy, Michael.
Titan - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Senior Titan and Virginia worked so hard for this. Standing ovation to both!
Texas (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen / Therapy Dog Title
Mizz Texas earned both honors even before she was officially adopted. Now that's a dedicated adopter!
Sweet Pea - AKC Canine Good Citizen and ATTS Star
Peter and Denae love their girl and have made her a Super Star. Good work to all!
Uba (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Yep. The ever-wriggly Uba earned his CGC fair and square. His ever-patient person Letti has a right to be very proud. And yes, he's a Vick dog.
Jonny - AKC Canine Good Citizen and ATTS Star
Cris and (Vick dog) Jonny are unstoppable! Jonny Justice earned his ATTS award first, then breezed through the CGC test. Day-Yum.
Elvez (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
We almost forgot that Elvez used to be afraid of wheelchairs until he glided past a chair during his CGC test. Nice work, Treven and Elvez.
Kiwi - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Little Kiwi came SO far with her person Tomika
Sally (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Sally's come so far since Hurricane Katrina first blew her to CA. Sheri Cardo has big bragging rights on this wonderful dog.
Leroy - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Leroy's another Katrina survivor who found dry land. AmbassaDog Project trainer Sara Scott turned this wriggly jumping bean into a real star.
Betty Bling (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Betty is more than just a pretty face. Her person Ana made her a Super Star. Congratulations, girls!
Rhino - AKC Canine Good Citizen
We're all so proud of Rhino and his lady, Mary. They worked hard for this award!
Buddy (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Maggie and her friend Buddy did a great job during the nerve-wracking CGC test. Bravo!
Madigan - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Ariana and her husband turned this challenge into a family project. We celebrate their devotion to Madigan.
Bailey (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Bailey is a Katrina survivor who's been more than happy to start a new life as a CGC Star and favorite mascot in a special kids school. Congrats Andy.
Katie Lynn - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Pat and Bob are so proud of their little love bug. She was born to be a canine good citizen!
Izzy (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Cindy worked hard, from her first day in Pit Ed on up to helping Izzy earn her CGC. You deserved it!
Lily - AKC Canine Good Citizen, TD (Therapy Dog Title)
Lily does double-duty as a CGC Star and Therapy Dog healer thanks to the nice work of her humans: Cris and Jenn.
Gulliver (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award & ATTS
Gulliver and Jordan are quite a team. It's been great to see them come so far together.
Callie - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Roxanne helped her cow-dog reach CGC fame. Nice work, girls!
Hana (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Leslie is proud of her rescued friend, Booker.
Pester - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Congrats to Nicky and Pester.
Hana (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Sasha & Hana were so ready to earn the CGC together that they breezed through the Prep Class. Hardy congrats to both.
Choco - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Pit Bull Hall graduate Choco earned his CGC the old fashioned way -- after his people Alan & Celeste committed lots of work and dedication. Bravo!
Maxine (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Angie and her heart dog Maxine's hard work paid off. Congrats to both pretty girls.
Luca - AKC Canine Good Citizen, ATTS Star
Luca scored two big accomplishments by passing both the CGC and ATTS (American Temperament Test Society) test. A big happy!
Winnie (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Gabriel was great about getting Winnie ready for CGC Fame. Congrats to both.
Owen - AKC Canine Good Citizen
We already knew Owen was a Star. His CGC is just the icing on the cake. Kudos to his proud person, Debbie.
Scarlet (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Carly has every right to be very proud of her red headed diva, Scarlet. Congrats to both!
Nova - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Sarah Chinn loves her girl Nova. They're kindred spirits and love happy adventures.
Lady (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Award
Corinne saved 'Lady' from the streets and worked hard to turn this dog reactive orphan into a lovely, well mannered lady befitting of her name. Huge congrats to you both!
Lola - AKC Canine Good Citizen Awarded 7/28/07
Donyale Hoye and the ever-impressive Lola are celebrating their CGC accomplishment today.
Lulu (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Awarded 7/28/07
Miss Lulu and her person Letti make obedience work look easy. High fives to Girl Power.
Sadie - AKC Canine Good Citizen Awarded 7/28/07
Sweet Sadie and her person Ingrid sailed through the CGC exam. We're so impressed!
Sydney (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen Awarded 7/28/07
Sydney is one of our Hurricane Katrina refuges and look at her now! Katie has every reason to be proud of her most wonderful friend.
Bingo - AKC Canine Good Citizen Awarded 7/28/07
Bingo has come so far since he first started taking Pit Ed classes with his devoted person Elena. Many congrats!
Millie - AKC Canine Good Citizen Awarded 7/28/07
A big surprise! Three months ago, Millie was living as a guard dog in a neglectful owner's yard and, after several damaging dog fights, landed in the Martinez Shelter. Now she's living as a BR foster dog in a multi-dog home, and - who would've guessed - passed the CGC exam after a minimal amount of training prep. WOW! Congrats to Millie and her foster mom, Leslie.
Many Thanks to Animal Farm Foundation for supporting Positive Image Programs like BAD RAP's CGC program.
Zena (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Kim helped Zena earn her CGC, then decided to help Berkeley Shelter dogs learn good manners in the weekly Pit Ed classes. Thank you Kim!
Spencer - AKC Canine Good Citizen
BAD RAP's officer Bambi loves her boy Spencer. Congrats to both!
Jackson (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Roxanne is mighty proud of her boy Jackson - As she should be!
Blue - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Chris and Blue worked hard to get their CGC. Congrats to both.
The SanFran Crew!
AKC Canine Good Citizen
These four SF gals came across the bay every week to prep for their CGC test.
Many congrats to: (top left to right) Nicole & Cherry, Tara & Mathilda, Melinda & Abner and Lucia & Primo.
Five TD / AKC CGC Stars!
Each of these dogs earned their title as
Certified Therapy Dogs (TD) and AKC Canine Good Citizens (CGC).
The dogs are now qualified to visit hospitals and nursing homes to offer comfort and friendship.
Many Congrats to: (Left to right) Paco and his owner Ana, Honky Tonk handled by Eli, Phoenix owned by Megan, Monte owned by Karen, and Ross owned by Kim.
We extend our thanks and gratitude to Casey, Rachel and Nann of the EBSPCA for making this possible!
Right: Honky Tonk and Eli visit a dog lover on St. Patrick's Day.
ATTS Stars!
Each of these rescued BAD RAP pit bulls passed the American Temperament Test (ATTS) in August, 2006.
Congrats to Brody, Sally, Honky and Georgia.
Chance (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Shannon's Chance is deaf. He's also one of the most nicely behaved dogs around. We salute you both for a job well done!
Posey - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Lucy raised this rescued pup up to be a great ambassador.
Congrats to both on a job well done.
Isabelle (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Christine Allen
has every right to be proud of her pretty girl. Good job Team Izzy!
Gunther - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Gunther is so
friendly that he failed his first test for jumping up to give the judge a kiss.
DOH! He came back for a second try and aced the test. Now he joins sister Pandora
as a CGC Star.
Buddy (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen and ATTS
Who says you can't teach an
old dog new tricks? Buddy aced his CGC even testing in the rain. Buddy later went on to earn his American Temperament Test title. Many Congrats to Debbie for
a job well done.
Olive - AKC Canine Good Citizen
We're all proud of
Olive and La Tricia. Girl Power times ten.
Carmen (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Lisa should be very proud of what she's already accomplished with her little Super Star.
Carmen is even more prepared for her therapy dog training after breezing through the CGC evaluation.
Emily - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Little Emily started out
in Pit Ed Class and climbed the ladder up to CGC Fame. Nice job David and Emily!
DoeKoo (Left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
DoeKoo was used for
fighting until Shavon brought him into her life. He's an incredible ambassador
now and just passed his CGC! Now, who said a sassy street fighter can't learn new
tricks? Hardy Congrats to this Dynamic Duo.
Ena - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Mari and her staffy
bull Ena caught the training bug after passing their CGC and started advanced
obedience classes at a local dog training club. Way to go Mari!
Muggy (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Donyale has a right
to be very proud of her girl. They worked hard for this, and it paid off. Donyale
is now sharing her handling skills with homeless pit bulls in the Berkeley Animal
Shelter.
Niko - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Trudy Balston has
come so far with her boy. Congrats to both for a job well done!
Alice (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Niki
Stalder-Skarmoutsos took one of the wiggliest pit mixes we've met to date and
turned her into a focused, CGC Super Star. Way to go Niki & Alice!
Monkey Man! - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Joe Otto and Monkey Man could do the CGC in their sleep. Congrats, boys!
Sienna (left) -
AKC CGC
Sherin
Halfon and Sienna worked so hard and ACED their test. Bless you, girls!
Abby - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Sweet Abby and her
proud person, Heather Capps. Congrats!
Pandora (left) -
AKC CGC Star
Leslie Nuccio's Pandora is a CGC SuperStar. Congrats to both!
Rosie - AKC CGC Star
Rebecca Steward's beautifully
trained pit bull girl, Rosie was a shoo-in for the CGC. Big congrats!
The Sherman-ator (left) - AKC CGC Star
Margaret has every reason to
be proud; Her boy just aced the CGC Test. Bravo!
Lovely Lexi - AKC Canine Good Citizen
Jaime and Ran love their Super Star, Lexi. Congrats to you all!
Wasabi Sally (left) - AKC CGC
Congrats to
Tim and Sally on passing the CGC!
Congrats to Samson! - ATT Super Star
Owner Chantelle Valdez has
every reason to be proud of her boy. Handsome Samson passed the American
Temperament Test with flying colors. Way to go!
Proud of Paco! (left) - AKC Canine Good Citizen
This handsome pup
just aced his CGC test. Congrats to Ana Poe for doing such a great job making
your boy-toy a Breed Ambassador.
Ruby - AKC Canine Good Citizen
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