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The Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme (KCGCS) is open to anyone, is non competitive and is the largest dog training scheme in the UK. This scheme is helping to promote socially acceptable dogs and responsible owners, something which has become more important in recent years.
We offer the following training (and examination) in:- Puppy Foundation*
Silver
Gold
*Next Puppy course starts 25/8/10
The scheme brings together simple exercises, such as basic dog training, grooming, exercise and much more. A brief look at each level follows.
Walking on a lead
Food manners
Stand, sit and down
Stays
Recalls
Socialisation with other dogs and people
Noise i.e fireworks
Handling
Grooming
All of this and more sets you and your puppy on the right path.
Bronze level
Collar and Lead
Walk on lead
Control at door/gate
Controlled walk through people and dogs
Stay on lead for one minute
Grooming
Present for examination
Return to handler
Responsibility and care
 
Silver level
Play with the dog
Road walk
Re-join the handler
Stay for two minutes
Vehicle control
Come away from distractions
Controlled greeting
Food manners
Examination of the dog
Responsibility and care
Gold level
Road Walk
Return to handlers side
Walk free beside handler with distraction
Stay for two minutes in and out of sight
Send the dog to bed
Stop the dog
Relaxed isolation
Food manners
Responsibility and Care
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Good Citizen Dog Classes
