ISBN:

• 9781593786441
• 1593786441

Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Notes:

• Includes index.
• "An official training publication of the American Kennel Club"--Cover.
• "More than 500,000 dogs trained"--Cover.

Contents:

• The need for canine good citizens
• CGC test item 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
• CGC test item 2: Sitting politely for petting
• CGC test item 3: Appearance and grooming
• CGC test item 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose leash)
• CGC test item 5: Walking through a crowd
• CGC test item 6: 'Sit' and 'Down' on command/staying in place
• CGC test item 7: Coming when called
• CGC test item 8: Reaction to another dog
• CGC test item 9: Reaction to distractions
• CGC test item 10: Supervising separation
• The AKC 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: CGC evaluators (past and present) acknowledged for the 20th anniversary of CGC.

Control Number: 695969

Subjects: Dogs -- Training.

Other Authors: American Kennel Club.