Lauding good citizens

Lauding good citizens


The moniker “Good Citizen” doesn’t just apply to humans these days. Your canine buddy can achieve the same distinction.

The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen, or CGC, program trains dogs to be model companions, both at home and in the larger community. Dogs that pass certifying tests are recognized on an official document and by the “CGC” credentials after their names.

The result is win-win: Pet parents benefit from living with responsive, obedient dogs, while the canines in question thrive on learning new behaviors that open doors to more opportunities. The AKC training program also lays the groundwork for other types of pooch performance, like agility and tracking.

So whether you have a purebred or mixed-breed pooch, consider the benefits of having a model citizen in the family.

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