Why do you need Canine Good Citizens certification?

If you want your dog to participate in dog activities like therapy groups then you need to obtain a Canine Good Citizens certification for your pet.

The “Canine Good Citizens” certification is based on 10 steps that demonstrate the owner’s control over the dog, and the dog’s behavior in given situations. They are:

1.Accepting a friendly stranger.
2.Sitting politely while being petted.
3.Spic and span appearance –good grooming.
4.Walking on a loose leash.
5.Walking through a crowd.
6.Obedience to sit and stay commands.
7.Interaction with handler.
8.Amicability to other animals.
9.Tolerance to/of distractions.
10.Supervised isolation.

In order for you to ensure that the little dog passes the test. You must train the dog to perfection.

You need to:

Posted by admin on April 22, 2009 in Animals

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