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Canine good citizen test in a day for dummies
- 點閱:32
- 作者: by Jack Volhard and Wendy Volhard
- 出版社:John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- 出版年:2012
- 集叢名:--For dummies
- ISBN:9781118377031; 9781118377017
- 格式:PDF,JPG
- 頁數:76
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.
Tips and tricks for mastering each the of 10 sections of the test
The do's and don'ts of taking the test
Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features
Canine 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.
- Introduction(第1頁)
- What You Can Do In A Day(第1頁)
- Conventions Used in This Book(第2頁)
- Foolish Assumptions(第2頁)
- Icons Used in This Book(第3頁)
- Chapter 1: Introducing Canine Good Citizenship(第5頁)
- Looking at the AKC Certification Programs(第5頁)
- Starting on the Right Paw with the S.T.A.R. Puppy Program(第6頁)
- Building on Your Dog’s Skills with the Canine Good Citizen Program(第9頁)
- What Exactly Does Training Mean?(第10頁)
- Identifying a Well-Trained Dog(第11頁)
- An Exercise to Get You and Your Pooch Started(第13頁)
- Chapter 2: Looking at the Specifics of the Canine Good Citizen Test(第15頁)
- What to Expect during the Test(第15頁)
- Interacting with Strangers(第17頁)
- Walking and Waiting(第19頁)
- Handling Other Dogs, Distractions, and Separation Like a Pro(第21頁)
- Knowing the Do’s and Don’ts of Taking the Test(第23頁)
- Chapter 3: Mastering the Basics: Sit, Down, and Stay(第25頁)
- Sit! Good Boy(第26頁)
- Introducing Down Commands(第29頁)
- Staying in Place(第33頁)
- Chapter 4: Canine Cruise Control: Walking On-Leash and Coming When Called(第39頁)
- Walking Your Dog(第39頁)
- Winning the Game of Coming When Called(第45頁)
- Chapter 5: Refining Your Training for the Canine Good Citizen Test(第51頁)
- Training for Interactions with Friendly Strangers(第52頁)
- Training for Appearance and Grooming(第57頁)
- Training for Reacting Properly to Another Dog(第61頁)
- Training for Reacting Appropriately to Distractions(第61頁)
- Training for Supervised Separation(第62頁)
- A Final Piece of Advice: Reinforcing Training(第62頁)
- Chapter 6: Where to Go from Here(第65頁)
- Taking Your First Steps(第65頁)
- Visiting dummies.com(第66頁)