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: July 2012
Operation Second Chance: Gwinnett County Jail Dogs
There are a number of prison programs in which inmates train dogs from shelters. The dogs are then adopted to loving homes. Operation Second Chance is a similar program, but it is unique in that it is … Continue reading
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Are you Writing About AKC S.T.A.R Puppy and CGC?
Are you writing about AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy or Canine Good Citizen? This doesn’t just mean books; it can include materials for your students, single articles (long or short), blogs, magazines, newspaper stories and more. If you have written anything about … Continue reading
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Teach Your Puppy a Trick: “Shake.”
In the Citizen Canine blog on June 12, (Tricks for Trainers) I talked about how instructors could add trick training to their skills and courses. Since then, we’ve had several questions about teaching tricks to puppies. Taking some time to teach your … Continue reading
Dog Toys: Not Just Playin’ Around
When you see your puppy or adult dog playing with a toy, he’s not just playing. Depending on the activity, dog toys can be used for: Mental stimulation- when games are played that involve problem solving To teach Instructional Commands … Continue reading
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Fleas…ugh!
I recently took Wyn to the vet for a routine check-up. Wyn’s veterinarian is thorough and her exams reflect that. She did the routine annual test and checked him over from head to toe, and when I say ‘toe,’ I … Continue reading
It’s a Welsh, or a Brittany…or a Welsh Pony
My dog, Wyn, is a Welsh Springer Spaniel. When I take him for walks, people often tell me, “I had a dog just like that when I was growing up, only mine was black and white.” Um, Welsh Springers don’t … Continue reading
Get Ready for Fireworks!
When I was volunteering in an animal shelter, the 4th of July was always a busy day. While humans may look forward to an annual fireworks display, animals are often frightened by fireworks. As a result, if left outside, many … Continue reading
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