...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
