The Canine Good Citizen is a certification awarded by the American Kennel Club to all dogs who pass a 10-part test of basic good manners and whose owners sign a pledge of responsible dog ownership.The ...

(Photo: American Kennel Club) Hank is a service dog for 8-year-old Harrison, who has autism. The kennel club says Hank has been with Harrison and his family for over three years through the ...

Additionally, 10 dogs had to be owned by parent club members earning Certificate of Merit (CM) titles. The Lancashire heeler earned recognition from the U.K.'s The Kennel Club in 1981.