Teach Your Dog To Be A Canine Good Citizen

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Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen?

Canine Good Citizen

Canine Good Citizen

What Is The Canine Good Citizen Program?

Canine Good Citizen

Reasons to take the Canine Good Citizen Test

Of course, better doggy manners and a certificate from the American Kennel Club are enticing reasons, but there are more benefits that come with it. If you’re just starting out on obedience training, it’s a dynamite place to start. Once you start the training process, the bond between you and your dog will grow stronger. And kids can get into the fun too – there are club across North American that offer courses just for kids and canines.

Canine Good Citizen

Canine Good Citizen

Canine Good Citizen

What Dogs Can Participate?

Any dog can be a Canine Good Citizen! Pure and mix breeds are welcome to take the test. And there are no age limits. Young pups and senior pooches are eligible. Dogs must be old enough to have received necessary immunizations (such as rabies vaccines).

Depending on where your dog takes the test, there may be few exceptions relating to participation. If you take it at an AKC show or with a dog training school, you’ll have to abide by the regulations set out by the organization.

Where Do You Go For The Test?

Canine Good Citizen

Canine Good Citizen

AKC Canine Good Citizen Test

Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger

Test 2: Sitting politely for petting

Test 3: Appearance and grooming

Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)

Test 5: Walking through a crowd

Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place

Test 7: Coming when called

Test 8: Reaction to another dog

Test 9: Reaction to distraction

Test 10: Supervised separation

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