Wyn & Mary Burch, Ph.D.
AKC's Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Director, Certified Applied Animal BehavioristCitizen Canine Blog (that’s right, this one!) Wins at Westminster!
Every year, on the Sunday before the Westminster dog show, dog writers from across the country travel to New York City for annual writing awards that are the equivalent of “Best in Show” for dog writers. This year, the Citizen Canine blog (that’s right, this one!) won an award as the Best Blog in a writing competition and the Citizen Canine book won the prestigious Maxwell Medallion in the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) contest. For more information on DWAA, see dwaa.org
About the Programs
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® is the puppy level of Canine Good Citizen® (CGC). AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is designed to provide dog owners and their puppies with a great start in training. With more advanced skills than AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. The Hartford is a proud sponsor of the CGC and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy programs.
Monthly Archives: December 2011
How to Find a Trainer
In the beginning of the new year, there is an increase in calls to AKC Canine Good Citizen from puppy/dog owners looking for trainers. They want us to tell them how to find a trainer. We refer to our AKC … Continue reading
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AKC CGC and Therapy Dogs Give Happiness for the Holidays
This holiday season, AKC Canine Good Citizen and therapy dogs gave others the gift of joy and happiness as they marched in the annual Christmas parade in Beaufort, SC. Rebecca Bass and her husband are founding members of Chapter 229 … Continue reading
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Dogs & Frogs: Extinction Elicited Aggression
The scientific principles of behavior apply to all species. Dog trainers can add to their training knowledge by studying and working with other species. In this youtube clip, someone is showing a frog an app of a frog reinforcer– ants. … Continue reading
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Preventing Seasonal Weight Gain
Putting on extra pounds is a seasonal hazard in the wintertime for both dogs and their owners. The frigid weather can make it very difficult for you and your dog to get the exercise needed to keep healthy and fit, … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Holiday Casting Call. We received so many adorable pictures and hope you enjoy our top 15. Happy holidays to you and all of your dogs!
Naughty or Nice?
The holidays are upon us and we at the Citizen Canine blog want to know, has your dog been naughty or nice this year? Share your dog’s best naughty and nice moments with everyone in the comments! Thanks to Jennifer … Continue reading
Corgi in the California Capitol
When California Governor Jerry Brown goes to work, he takes California’s First Dog with him. “Sutter,” the Governor’s Welsh Corgi, has become a statewide celebrity in California with his own Facebook page and more Twitter followers than some major California … Continue reading
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AKC Agility Jumps to 1 Million Entries
It’s no surprise that AKC Agility continues to grow. This fast paced sport is super fun for both dogs and their owners. AKC Agility celebrated a milestone at this weekend’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show in Orlando, Florida. Agility will … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday AKC Obedience!
I’m back from the AKC Eukanuba National Championship show in Orlando, Florida. It was a great event. One of my favorite parts was the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the sport of obedience. Since the first test in 1933 … Continue reading
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Heading to Orlando!
We have an exciting weekend up ahead for the Citizen Canine blog — I’m heading to Orlando for the 11th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship! It takes place on December 17th and 18th. Stay tuned for fun photos and stories from … Continue reading
