Citizen Canine

by The American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (Compiler)

Overview

The Canine Good Citizen program was created by the American Kennel Club to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Written by the respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club (the very same organization that designed the test), Citizen Canine will help dog owner easily maneuver through the program's 10-step curriculum, stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. With the valuable information found in this helpful guide, your dog will pass the Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593788629
Publisher:	CompanionHouse Books
Publication date:	07/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	781,821
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	12 Years

About the Author

The American Kennel Club (New York, NY) was founded in 1884 as an advocate for purebred dogs for pets and for sport. They constantly work to promote canine health and well-being throughout the country, and they are the respected source for dog show statistics, breed types, and everything canine.

Editorial Reviews

Often a component of therapy dog assessment, the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test has become a popular way to document a dog's manners. Burch, a certified applied animal behaviorist and director of the American Kennel Club's CGC program, outlines the ten test items and demonstrates how to teach your dog these skills. High-quality color photographs show the behaviors both at home and in a testing environment. VERDICT This well-indexed guide is essential reading for dog owners, whether the goal is obedience training, therapy dog work, or simply polite pets.

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