These are the 10 Canine Good Citizen requirements for a dog to obtain their certificate. (Info from American Kennel Club.)

Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger

Test 2: Sitting politely for petting

Test 3: Appearance and grooming

Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)

Test 5: Walking through a crowd

Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place

Test 7: Coming when called

Test 8: Reaction to another dog

Test 9: Reaction to distraction

Test 10: Supervised separation

I will be expanding on these requirements as Bella and I learn them. Plus, I’ll try to add video and hopefully by September 1st, 2011 Bella will have earned her CGC.