Describes the physical and behavior characteristics of the border collie, and offers advice on training, breeding, feeding, grooming, and health care.

Inside Citizen Canine, you'll learn about: the ten test items of the Canine Good Citizen test and how to teach your dog the skills needed to pass them. The book reviews aspects of the AKC CGC Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge and suggests training resources. The author describes opportunities that might follow the program for CGC graduates, including competition, therapy dog work, and American Kennel Club possibilities.