Dog Training Tips
For more information on how to accomplish the Canine Good Citizen please call American Pet Spa and Resort and speak with our Trainer, Judy Estes.
General Dog Lingo Glossary:
"Look" – The dog should look in your eyes or at your face to show that he is paying attention or focusing on you.
"Sit" – The dog’s bottom is on the ground with front legs extended.
"Down" – The dog’s belly is all the way onto the floor or ground.
"Off" – This command is the correction for four feet on the floor. A dog should not jump on objects or people.
"Wait" – This means you want the dog to stay where he is for a moment. Give the wait command at the door on enter or exit, or when you are getting out of a car.
"Stay" – This command is to hold the dog after the “Sit” or “Down” command and stay there until released.
"Release" – This can also mean “All Done” or “That’s All” for releasing the dog from any command or series of commands.
"Come" or "Here" – This is the command to call the dog to you. He should come directly in front of you and sit “knee to nose”. (His nose to your knees)
"Eh-Eh" or "No" – This command is to correct the dog when you want to redirect his behavior to one more desirable.
"Heel" – The dog walks on your left side with the head even with your left knee. AKC requires the left side.
"Leave-It" – This command tells the dog to quit going after or mouthing an unwanted item.
"Bring-It" – This command tells the dog to retrieve an item.
“Find-It" – This command tells the dog to find a hidden item without touching it.
Answer: AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program Sponsored by K9 Advantix®. CGC is a certificate based program designed to reward dogs who show good manners at home and in the community.. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Demonstrating Confidence and Control, The Dog Must Complete These Ten Steps:
- Test 1: Accepting a Friendly Stranger
- Test 2: Sitting Politely for Petting
- Test 3: Appearance and Grooming
- Test 4: Out for a Walk (Walking on a loose leash)
- Test 5: Walking Through a Crowd
- Test 6: Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
- Test 7: Coming When Called
- Test 8: Reaction to Another Dog
- Test 9: Reactions to Distractions
- Test 10: Supervised Separation
For more information about the AKC's Canine Good Citizen¨ (CGC) Program, go to www.akc.org
