Inside Citizen Canine, you'll learn about: the ten test items of the Canine Good Citizen test and how to teach your dog the skills needed to pass them. The book reviews aspects of the AKC CGC Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge and suggests training resources. The author describes opportunities that might follow the program for CGC graduates, including competition, therapy dog work, and American Kennel Club possibilities.

"An official publication of the American Kennel Club." Includes index.

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 : Supervised separation -- The CGC Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge -- Finding CGC training and testing near you -- AKC family dog: before and after CGC -- Other fun training -- Special applications of the CGC program -- How the AKC helps every dog owner.