Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies

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For Dummies 2012년 07월 30일 출간

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Help your four-legged friend pass the Canine Good Citizen Test in a day? Easy!The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. With useful tips and quick fixes that will put a stop to all sorts of bad habits, Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies helps owners build solid relationships with their dog based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience. This handy little guide gives you a better understanding of the test itself, the essential skills tested, and the benefits of this unique training program. It covers the test's requirements and various elements, and is packed with expert tips and advice for mastering all ten sections of the test. A detailed description of the entire test's requirements and elementsTips and tricks for mastering each the of 10 sections of the testThe do's and don'ts of taking the testOnline component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and featuresCanine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies gives you everything you need to help your dog master the skills and proficiencies necessary to pass the AKC's Good Canine Test.

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Introduction&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& 1What You Can Do In A Day& 1Conventions Used in This Book& 2Foolish Assumptions& 2Icons Used in This Book& 3Chapter 1: Introducing Canine Good Citizenship&&&&&& 5Looking at the AKC Certification Programs& 5Starting on the Right Paw with the STAR Puppy Program 6Accepting the Responsible Dog Owner&'s Pledge& 7Attending training and earning your pup&'s STAR medal& 8Building on Your Dog&'s Skills with the Canine Good Citizen Program& 9What Exactly Does Training Mean?& 10Identifying a Well-Trained Dog& 11Defining a well-trained dog& 11Defining an untrained dog& 12An Exercise to Get You and Your Pooch Started& 13Chapter 2: Looking at the Specifics of the Canine Good Citizen Test 15What to Expect during the Test& 15Interacting with Strangers& 17Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger& 17Test 2: Sitting politely for petting& 17Test 3: Having a clean appearance and behaving during grooming 18Walking and Waiting& 19Test 4: Walking on a loose leash& 19Test 5: Walking through a crowd& 19Test 6: Staying in place& 20Test 7: Coming when called& 20Handling Other Dogs, Distractions, and Separation Like a Pro& 21Test 8: Reacting appropriately to another dog& 21Test 9: Reacting appropriately to distractions& 22Test 10: Succeeding at supervised separation& 23Knowing the Do&'s and Don&'ts of Taking the Test& 23Chapter 3: Mastering the Basi

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저자(글) Jack Volhard