Canine Good Citizen Test Preparations

The Canine Good Citizen Test has 10 different areas in which you will be assessed. For a brochure on the specifics of the test, go to: AKC

Dog Weight Loss?

Keeping your "doggish" figure!

How is your dog's weight? Does he/she need to count calories?

Check out this canine calculator to see how many calories your dog needs each day. calculate
Then, check out the calories in different brands of dog food. doggie calories

Sample Canine Good Citizen Test Video

Hi Everyone!

Dog Activity Day will be April 21st in Hereford. At that day, we will have Canine Good Citizen Testing. Remember, to show your dog at any Cochise County 4-H event, your dog must have sucessfully completed this test.
To help you prepare, watch this video: CGC

It tells you what is required and what is expected of your dog at each of the 10 steps.

Sit, Lie Down, and Stay

Obedience is not an easy class. If you have a puppy, it can be even harder. Here is a video that specifically works to help you train your puppy to sit, lie down, and stay. video

Practice these moves with your dog. Post your comments below to let us know how you are doing!

Body Parts

If you dog gets hurt, you would have to tell the vet's office what part of the animal was injured. In a showmanship class, the judge will also ask you about the names of different body parts of your dog. These photos will help you learn the parts. Notice that there are small differences between some of the terms. Be prepared to know both terms for these parts.

Some of the obedience basics

Obedience can be a hard class to master. There are many maneuvers that are difficult for you and your dog. You will need to practice each move individuallly. One of these moves is the figure 8. Here is a video that explains the move. figure 8

Vaccines

What vaccines has your dog had? When should your dog get those? Check out this video that tells about what your dog needs. vaccines