A Collection of Images from Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies

By Jack Volhard and Wendy Volhard from Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies

The figures in this gallery are from Canine Good Citizen Test In A Day For Dummies and illustrate different commands you need to teach your dog in preparation for the Canine Good Citizen test. The images appear in the order that they appear in the book.

Enlarge 1 AKC S.T.A.R. puppy Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard The American Kennel Club offers the S.T.A.R. Puppy Program to get a young pup’s training started on the right paw.	Enlarge 2 Stay before eating Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard You can teach your dog to stay as part of his feeding routine.	Enlarge 3 Sitting for petting Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Your dog has to sit politely for petting as one of the exercises on the Canine Good Citizen test.
Enlarge 4 Encountering another dog Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard One of the exercises on the Canine Good Citizen test determines how your dog reacts to other dogs.	Enlarge 5 Teaching the Sit command Illustration by Barbara Frake Use a treat and lots of praise to teach your dog to sit.	Enlarge 6 Beginning the Down position Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Teach the Down command by first reaching under your dog’s forelegs.
Enlarge 7 Finishing the Down position Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Gently lower your dog into the Down position.	Enlarge 8 Teaching Sit-Stay Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard You dog should hold his Sit-Stay position until you release him.	Enlarge 9 Sit-Stay signal Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard An open palm held at waist level facing your dog tells him to stay in place.
Enlarge 10 Holding the leash Illustration by Barbara Frake When teaching your dog how to walk on a leash, hold the leash in both hands at waist level.	Enlarge 11 Ignoring distractions Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Your dog should pay attention to you, not other things in the environment, when you’re out for a walk.	Enlarge 12 Teaching the Come command Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Two people are required to teach your dog to come when called.
Enlarge 13 Overcoming distractions Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Your dog should come when called, no matter what else is around to capture his attention.	Enlarge 14 Teaching the Stand command Photograph courtesy of Jack and Wendy Volhard Train your dog to stand still by placing your right hand on his chest and your left hand in front of his hind legs.	Enlarge 15 Teaching the Shake trick Illustration by Barbara Frake Teaching your dog to shake hands helps him get used to having his paws handled.