What does it mean to be a Canine Good Citizen? This award is a certificate that declares that your dog has the ability to act and behave in a suitable way in public. The following are the 10 parts of the test that your dog will be graded on:

1. The quality of your dog’s grooming and appearance.
2. How well your dog walks through a crowd.
3. How well your dog sits down in place on command.
4. How well the dog sits for a long period of time for petting.
5. How well your dog accepts attention from a friendly stranger.
6. How well your dog walks with a leash without tugging.
7. How well your dog is able to behave while under a stranger’s supervision
8. How well your dog reacts to various distractions, like loud sudden noises or a person jogging quickly past the dog.
9. How well your dog reacts to another dog.
10. How well your dog comes when called.

This test is done on an individual basis and not with a group of other dogs. While having this license is not necessary, for the enthusiastic dog trainer, it is a token of achievement.

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