The Local Leash: Canine Good Citizen Certification -- Reward Your Good Dog!
Learn how to certify your dog as a well-mannered and obedient good citizen, or adopt a dog who already is!
In last week's column about the volunteer brigade of dogs and their owners at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, I wrote about how dogs in the patrol had to pass the AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) test. I thought I'd look further into this program for residents interested in certifying their proper pooches. Why Utilize the Canine Good Citizen Program? A CGC dog is a well-mannered dog. Dogs who pass the CGC evaluation are obedient in the home and well-socialized in public. They also have a good foundation for other activities, such as agility, tracking, or performance. Most importantly, dog owners who train their dog for the CGC test have a wonderful bond with their dog that will transfer from the home to the dog park to the vet's office…
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