Tag Archives | obedience

Be the Pack Leader

When it comes to dogs, you’ve probably heard “be the boss” or “the alpha” or even the “pack leader”. Read here to understand more about what it all means. It’s part “power” but also a lot of listening, communicating and teaching.

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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

For anyone wondering about testing for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, this series walks you through training for, finding, and passing the test. There are many benefits of pursuing CGC certification with your dog.

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Training to be a Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

This article includes reasons you might want to pursue Canine Good Citizenship, and outlines the requirements for achieving it. This is the first in a series. We will take you through a training program and ultimately the test itself.

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Leadership

The word “leadership” has become a popular sound bite, which is kind of good. However, some people misinterpret the meaning, which is bad. This article summarizes the meaning of leadership related in the context of dogs.

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Sit At Door

4 steps to teaching “Sit At Door”

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