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Find out more Tell your puppy
immediately if it has
done something wrong.

O         about dogs is to
spend time with them. You could offer to walk a neighbor’s dog, or
simply spend some time with friends who have a dog. You
could go to one of the many different dog shows that take
place throughout the year, and watch the competitions
and training displays. Or you might consider
volunteering to help the Humane Society or the
ASPCA. Charities welcome the help of volunteers
as they work to rescue and find homes
for injured and abandoned dogs
and puppies.

DOG TRAINING A PET PUPPY
The Canine Good Citizen If you get a puppy as a pet, it is important
Program (CGC) is a national that you spend enough time with it while it
certification program begun in is young. Dogs relate best to people if they
1989 to reward dogs that have start having plenty of contact as young
demonstrated good manners. puppies. Your dog needs clear instructions
CGC is a two-part program to on how to behave, but also plenty of support,
develop responsible pet owners affection, and praise.
and well-mannered dogs. Dogs
are tested by trained evaluators
in the community and at most
dog shows. CRUFTS
The largest dog show in the world,
A dog must learn to sit Crufts takes place over four days in
obediently at its owner’s heels.
March each year, and has more than
120,000 visitors. Hundreds
of stands promote all the
things you might need for
your pet, and there are many
competitions and displays.
More than 20,000 top
pedigree dogs
compete for the
sought-after award
of “Best in Show.”

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