Test Item #1
One of the first foundational steps in the Canine Good Citizen pathway is ensuring your puppy has appropriate veterinary care, including a full exam and age appropriate vaccinations. This isn’t just a box to check for the program, it’s an essential part of setting your puppy up for a healthy, safe, and successful start in life.
A veterinary exam helps confirm overall health and development, while vaccines provide important protection as your puppy begins to explore the world and learn new skills. For training purposes, this step also reinforces responsible ownership and ensures puppies are physically ready for structured learning, social exposure, and early behavioral development.
At Dawgs at Work, we encourage all families to work closely with their veterinarian throughout the CGC journey, as health and behavior always go hand in hand. Next week we’ll move on to the next Star Puppy test item.
