The AKC Canine Good Citizen program was developed to recognize dogs who have good manners -- at home and in the public. The program begins the journey to other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

• Accepting a friendly stranger

• Sitting politely for petting

• Appearance and grooming

• Walking on a loose lead

• Walking through a crowd

• Sit and down on command and stay

• Coming when called

• Reaction to another dog

• Reaction to distraction

• Supervised separation