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The Marty & Laura Show

68 — Canine Good Citizen: How to Train Your Dog to Go Anywhere With You

April 1 · 29 min · Season 2 · 28.3 MB
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Canine Good Citizen: How to Train Your Dog to Go Anywhere With You

Marty and Laura dig into what it really means to have a well-behaved dog in public and why good manners don't happen by magic. Help your dog become a welcome guest anywhere — from brew pubs to barbecues — with expert guidance on the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, basic obedience fundamentals, service dog distinctions and therapy dog opportunities. Topics include:
  • The core skills every dog should have: loose leash walking, settling, recall and reliable housetraining
  • Why consistency, fairness and repetition are the foundation of any training success
  • The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program — what it tests, how to find a trainer and how any dog (purebred or not) can earn the title
  • The AKC Farm Dog and Trick Dog titles as fun alternatives
  • The legal differences between service dogs, emotional support animals and pets — and why it matters
  • How a CGC title can open doors to therapy dog work in libraries, nursing homes and beyond
  • Puppy raising programs like Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and how to get involved

The Marty & Laura Show is produced by Pure Dog Talk Inc., with sound design and editing by Premium Audio Services.