Therapy Dog Journey Part Seven: CGC Step Ten The final step in the Canine Good Citizen is called Supervised Separation. The purpose of this step is to make sure that, in both regular-life and emergencies, you can leave your dog with a trusted person. It wouldStart learning…

Therapy Dog Journey Part 6: CGC Steps 8 & 9 Reaction to Dogs and Distractions The next steps in the Canine Good Citizen are all about ensuring that a therapy dog’s reaction towards another dog is friendly and that he is comfortable around loud noises.Start learning…

Therapy Dog Journey Part 5: CGC Step 5 Walking Through a Crowd Does your dog have trouble walking through a crowd? Does he seem to forget all his nice, loose-leash walking manners? And try to greet everyone you pass by jumping on them? Most often,Start learning…

Therapy Dog Journey Part 4: CGC Step 4 Loose Leash Walking Learn how to prepare your dog to walk on a loose leash for the Canine Good Citizen test. For some dogs, the next few steps in the Canine Good Citizen will prove the mostStart learning…