Canine Good Citizen: Ten Essential Skills Every Well-Mannered Dog Should Know is the definitive guide to the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program.With more than 1 million dogs who have earned the CGC Award, the CGC Program is clearly the gold standard for basic training for dogs of all ages. No other dog training program has had this level of impact. This book provides how-to tips for teaching each of the ten skills, and all of the techniques suggested are based on sound behavioral principles. The Special Applications chapter presents exciting, never-before-seen information from unique CGC Programs that are considered national models. Additional information on the background of the CGC Program, the Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge, and what you can do with your dog before and after CGC makes this book relevant...