cumbria cleverk9s - Good Citizen Scheme

The Good Citizen Dog Scheme is run by the Kennel Club, it was started in 1992 and its purpose is to encourage dog owners to train their dog to be socially acceptable. The Puppy Foundation is open to dogs under one year of age, and each dog must complete a minimum of four weeks training before they can attempt the award. The Puppy Foundation consists of the following: Responsibility and Care Cleanliness and Identification Attentive Response to Name Play with Puppy Socialisation A) With a placid dog not known to the puppy B) With an Adult Person not Known to the Puppy C) With Noise Distraction Handling and Inspection to Maintain Health Puppy Recall Basic Puppy Positions Walking in a Controlled Manner Stay for Approximately 10 Seconds Take Article Away From Puppy Food Manners
The Bronze Test is open to all dogs, it is non competitive but is a control test designed o test an owners ability to control their dog in a domestic environment. The Bronze level consists of the following tests. Cleanliness and Identification Collar and Lead Walk on Lead Control at Door or Gate Controlled Walk Among People and Dogs Stay on Lead for One Minuit Grooming Examination of Dog Return to Handler Responsibility and Care
The Silver test is a natural progression from the Bronze. To be eligible to take the Silver test a dog must first have passed the Bronze. The Silver level consists of the following tests. Play with Dog Road Walk Rejoin Handler Stay in One Place for Two Minutes Vehicle Control Come Away from Distractions Controlled Greeting Food Manners Examination of the Dog Responsibility and Care
The Gold level is the highest level in the scheme, it builds on the skills learnt in the Silver level while it develops more advanced training skills. To be eligible to take part in a Gold test the dog must have passed the Silver test. The Gold test comprises the following tests. Road Walk Return to Handlers Side Walk Free Beside Handler Stay Down in one Place Send the dog to Bed Stop the Dog Relaxed Isolation Food Manners Examination of the Dog Responsibility and Care