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To learn more about the AKC S.T.A.R. and CGC programs, please click onto the following American Kennel Club web pages.

AKC'S Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible Owner Puppy Program (S.T.A.R.); What is it?  http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3658

AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program; What is it?   http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm

AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program Training/Testing; CGC Test Items;  http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm

Therapy Dog International (TDI) Test Items, click onto http://www.tdi-dog.org/tditesting.html and read the red paragraphs. 

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER'S PLEDGE

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN OWNER'S COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP

I understand that to truly be a Canine Good Citizen, my dog needs a responsible owner.  I agree to maintain my dog's health, safety, and quality of life.  By participating in the Canine Good Citizen test, I agree:

I will be responsible for my dog's health needs.  These include:

• routine veterinary care including check-ups and vaccines
• adequate nutrition through proper diet; clean water at all times
• daily exercise and regular bathing and grooming

I will be responsible for my dog's safety.

• I will properly control my dog by providing fencing where appropriate, not letting my dog run loose, and using a leash in public.
• I will ensure that my dog has some form of identification (which may include collar tags, tattoos, or microchip ID).

I will not allow my dog to infringe on the rights of others.

• I will not allow my dog to run loose in the neighborhood.
• I will not allow my dog to be a nuisance to others by barking while in the yard, in a hotel room, etc.
• I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog's waste in all public areas such as on the grounds of hotels, on sidewalks, parks, etc.
• I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog's waist in wilderness areas, on hiking trails, campgrounds and in off-leash parks.

I will be responsible for my dog's quality of life.

• I understand that basic training is beneficial to all dogs.
• I will give my dog attention and playtime.
• I understand that owning a dog is a commitment in time and caring.

Owner's Signature_____________________________________   Date___________________