Canine Good Citizen: How to Train Your Dog to Go Anywhere With You

Marty and Laura dig into what it really means to have a well-behaved dog in public and why good manners don't happen by magic.

Help your dog become a welcome guest anywhere — from brew pubs to barbecues — with expert guidance on the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, basic obedience fundamentals, service dog distinctions and therapy dog opportunities.

Topics include:

The core skills every dog should have: loose leash walking, settling, recall and reliable housetraining
Why consistency, fairness and repetition are the foundation of any training success
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program — what it tests, how to find a trainer and how any dog (purebred or not) can earn the title
The AKC Farm Dog and Trick Dog titles as fun alternatives
The legal differences between service dogs, emotional support animals and pets — and why it matters
How a CGC title can open doors to therapy dog work in libraries, nursing homes and beyond
Puppy raising programs like Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and how to get involved

The Marty & Laura Show is produced by Pure Dog Talk Inc., with sound design and editing by Premium Audio Services.