This is the puppy training podcast, episode number 41, the canine good citizen test.

This podcast is designed to help you on your journey of becoming best friends through love and learning as you train your own dog from home.

And I'm here to help you every step of the way.

This is the puppy training podcast, and I'm your to help you every step of the way. This is the puppy training podcast and I'm

your host, Amy Jensen. Hello and happy Tuesday. Today we were talking about the AKC canine

good citizen test. I'm going to tell you what it is, who can participate and how can you and your

dog prepare for it. So those are the three topics that we're

going to cover. But first, I want to welcome you and thanks for listening. I know we have some new

listeners out there and we are excited to have you join us. So thank you for being here today. Each week,

we talk about a training topic and I welcome questions from you guys. So feel free to send in questions,

you guys. You can send them to info at

baxter and bella.com. And I will add those to the list of topics to be covered this year.

So we're off to a good start. Also be sure to check out the previously recorded podcasts,

as I think you'll find answers to many of your frequently asked questions already there.

All right.

So what is the AKC canine good citizen test?

The American Kennel Club created the K9 Good Citizen Test as a way to help owners take

responsibility for better dog ownership and to build a bond with their dog through training.

So owners sign a pledge as part of the test,

and you're stating that you will be responsible for your dog's health, the dog's safety,

their quality of life, and that you'll also be responsible for your dog being well-behaved in

public. The actual test is performed with your dog on leash, and you can use a buckle or a slip collar. You can also

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