The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One (Howell Reference Books) |  | Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Edition: 2
Pages: 176
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70887
ASIN: B000GPIA74
Publication Date: July 15, 1997
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"...purebred or mixed, with this book any dog can become a Canine Good Citizen.... The Volhards'...approach to training, which they call the Motivational Method,...is designed to do just that motivate the owner and the dog. The Motivational Method is grounded on a thorough knowledge of how people learn and dog behavior. Since 1983 they have authored or co-authored four major books on dog training and teaching dog Obedience classes, and have produced four video tapes. I am...pleased that they have written this book on the Canine Good Citizen. I cannot think of anyone else who could have done a better job. This book contains everything the reader needs to know about training any dog to become a Canine Good Citizen. Still, there is much more the book shares a wealth of insights for the beginner, as well as the experienced dog person. The book's best feature is that it gives each person the means to tailor the training to the individual dog's character and temperament. It thoroughly explains what makes dogs different and how these differences dictate the approach to training that needs to be taken." James E. Dearinger, AKC Vice President, Obedience
The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program was developed to promote responsible dog ownership in a manner that would be easy for both dog and owner. Any book that promotes and encourages dog owners to participate is doing a public service, and this book does it well.
"This book is aptly named. Yes, every dog, both pure-bred dogs and mixed breeds, can be a good citizen if their owners care enough to make it happen. The key is to encourage dog owners everywhere to be responsible enough to make their dogs a pleasure to be around and able to handle most situations that they might be expected to encounter in everyday life." Robert H. McKowen AKC Vice President, Performance Events
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 CGC review October 24, 2008
I think this book was great. I am instructing a CGC class at a local kennel club and it helped me out quite a bit with coming up with a new learning schedule for some of the new or "green" dogs in the group. I would recommend this book highly to someone who wants to use this as a guide for themselves or other instructors out there who are looking at different curriculum studies.
 Straight Forward Training Program September 17, 2008
S. Eugenio (Ft Myers, FL)
I have big plans for my 5 month old longhaired miniature dachshund- he is gonna be a therapy dog when he grows up! Since dogs can not be tested until they are a year old for their CGC certification, it was great to have a book that gave me all the information I need to know, including an 8 week training program which is easy to follow, straightforward, and so far- effective! I just know that this book is going to be my bible for my dachshund for the next 7 months until we can have him evaluation. i just know he is going to pass with the help of this book!
 Some great things, but you'll need a second book, too August 9, 2008
J Duif Calvin
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The things I like best about this book aren't in most other books. I found the personality test for the dog both interesting and helpful, and the distinction between dogs who react to fear with flight and those who react with aggression is important.
The discussion of the test itself is detailed, and the training programs, particularly the ones that last several weeks, are helpful and practical. This test requires your dog to perform consistently, and that means practice! Learning how to structure a "Stay" program that will take 4 weeks to complete is critical if you really want a dog that can pass the test.
However, the book was written more than 10 years ago, and the specific techniques rely heavily on physically moving the dog into place. There are some master trainers who can do that, but these days most humane societies and group trainers don't advise amateurs to use those methods unsupervised.
For example, the book says that with some dogs, when teaching "Sit," "You may have to physically place them. With your left hand, stroke down the entire length of the back, over the tail all the way to the stifles, and with equal pressure of the right and left hands, fold the dog into a sit with the command 'Sit.'"
I don't know of any book written in the last 5 years that would recommend this method for home training. Instead, the preferred method is shaping and patience--reward the dog for each effort towards the desired behaviour. Almost all dogs will eventually get there, and the shaping method is usually safer and more reliable for amateurs.
This book uses similar physical manipulation techniques throughout. That's really the only reason I can't give it a higher rating.
I recommend that you get any other good recent book on training for ways of teaching the individual Sit, Down, Heel and Stay behaviours. Then use this book for working out a training schedule specifically to prepare for the Canine Good Citizenship Test.
Most other books are going to talk as though your dog will have Heel mastered in a session or two. And it's true the dog will learn the basic command that quickly. But to truly MASTER it, you will need something like the 8 week training schedule that the Volhards lay out in this book.
There's a lot to learn from this book, and some very practical tips. But you'll also need a current book specifically for amateur trainers to teach the individual techniques--or take a class from your local humane society or work with a local trainer to get the basics.
 Read the free AKC booklet June 10, 2008
Jeremy Case (Tulsa, OK)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you're considering the CGC test, you already know pretty much everything in this book. The only thing in this book that is not in every single other training reference I've ever seen is the "Motivation Method," which may be just fine, but when I looked at the references for that method... every one of them is another book by the authors of this book. In short, read the free AKC book and a real training book; this one is a waste of time.
short but sweet February 4, 2008
Patrick Carlin (Fort Myers, FL United States)
The Canine Good Citizen approaches dog training from the perspective that a person would like their dog to be able to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test. It takes you through the training and techniques necessary for a dog to pass this test which also provides a foundation for a well trained dog in general. It's short, simple, and one of the best dog training books around. All the basics are covered here and it's an excellent book for someone who doesn't want to be overwhelmed with too much information.
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