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Penthea and Katahdin receiving their degree!

"The purpose of the Canine Good Citizen test is
to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog,
can be a respected member of the community because
it is trained and conditioned to act mannerly.." A.K.C.
Canine Good Citizen Brochure, (11/97).

"Canine Good Citizen is fun and useful. Through it,
you and your dog will establish a closer bond, and
your dog will have the added benefit of knowing
how to please you." A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen
Brochure, (11/97).

Penthea & Katahdin successfully complete
the C.G.C. test, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 1998.

Demonstrating confidence and control, the dog must complete these ten steps:

1. Allow a friendly stranger to approach;

2. Allow a friendly stranger to touch;

3. Welcome being groomed and examined;

4. Walk on a loose leash with the handler in control;

5. Move about politely in pedestrian traffic;

6. Respond to the handler's command to sit and down;

7. Come when called by the handler;

8. Behave politely around other dogs;

9. Demonstrates confidence when faced with distracting situations;

10. Can be left with a trusted person.