Advanced · intermediate
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Canine Good Citizen Test
Passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, step by step.
The approach changes with your dog's breed. Pick your breed for a step-by-step guide tuned to its temperament and energy.
50 breeds
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French BulldogSmall · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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Labrador RetrieverLarge · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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Golden RetrieverLarge · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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German ShepherdLarge · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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PoodleMedium · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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BulldogMedium · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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RottweilerLarge · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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BeagleSmall · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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DachshundSmall · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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German Shorthaired PointerLarge · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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Pembroke Welsh CorgiSmall · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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Australian ShepherdMedium · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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Yorkshire TerrierToy · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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Cavalier King Charles SpanielSmall · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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Doberman PinscherLarge · ~80 min exerciseTrainability
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BoxerLarge · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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Miniature SchnauzerSmall · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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Cane CorsoGiant · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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Great DaneGiant · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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Shih TzuToy · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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Siberian HuskyMedium · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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Bernese Mountain DogGiant · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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PomeranianToy · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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Boston TerrierSmall · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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HavaneseSmall · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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English Springer SpanielMedium · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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Shetland SheepdogSmall · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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BrittanyMedium · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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Cocker SpanielMedium · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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Border CollieMedium · ~120 min exerciseTrainability
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VizslaMedium · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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PugSmall · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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MastiffGiant · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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ChihuahuaToy · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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Basset HoundMedium · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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Belgian MalinoisLarge · ~120 min exerciseTrainability
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MalteseToy · ~25 min exerciseTrainability
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WeimaranerLarge · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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CollieLarge · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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NewfoundlandGiant · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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Rhodesian RidgebackLarge · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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Shiba InuSmall · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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West Highland White TerrierSmall · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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Bichon FriseSmall · ~30 min exerciseTrainability
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BloodhoundLarge · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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AkitaLarge · ~60 min exerciseTrainability
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St. BernardGiant · ~45 min exerciseTrainability
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Portuguese Water DogMedium · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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SamoyedMedium · ~75 min exerciseTrainability
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Australian Cattle DogMedium · ~90 min exerciseTrainability
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