AKC Canine Good Citizen C.G.C.

CITIZEN CANINE Book

Goes Far Beyond the 10 Steps of the CGC Test

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• If your puppy is an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy grad, this book will prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen test.

• If your dog has passed the CGC test,
  CITIZEN CANINE includes transition exercises for the next level of training.

• If you are an advanced trainer, instructor or evaluator, CITIZEN CANINE includes tips for handling behavior problems.

• CITIZEN CANINE presents a scientifically sound applied behavior analysis approach to dog training.

• If you are applying to be an AKC CGC evaluator, CITIZEN CANINE is a must-read book.

  CITIZEN CANINE presents a 10-step training curriculum stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. With the invaluable information found in this helpful guide, dog owners can easily train their dogs

  to pass the CGC test with flying colors. Instructors and evaluators will find the training exercises for each of the 10 steps of CGC very helpful.

  The section on Responsible Dog Ownership makes this the perfect manual for training classes, renters, landlords, shelters, park officials and condo associations.

Covers the following:

• Introduction: The Need for Canine Good Citizens

• Accepting a Friendly Stranger

• Sitting Politely for Petting

• Appearance and Grooming

• Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)

• Walking Through a Crowd

• Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place

• Coming When Called

• Reaction to Another Dog
• Reaction to Distractions
• Supervised Separation
• The CGC Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge • Finding CGC Training and Testing Near You • Before and After CGC

• Special Applications of the CGC Program • How the AKC Helps Every Dog Owner
• Appendix: List of AKC-Approved CGC

Evaluators and Index