Would you like to have a happy and rewarding partnership with your dog and become a more responsible and caring owner?
If so, read on...
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training scheme
in the UK. Its aim is to promote responsible dog ownership and in turn,
enhance our relationship with our pets and to make the community aware of
the benefits associated with dog ownership.
The scheme brings together simple exercises such as basic dog training,
grooming, exercise, diet, cleaning up after the dog and general healthcare.
All dogs are eligible for Good Citizen Training, be they pedigree or cross-breed, young or old.
There are many organisations throughout the UK that co-ordinate the scheme
including dog clubs, local councils, agricultural colleges, adult education centres and British Armed Forces bases.
The Scheme incorporates three awards:
Each level involves a gradual development in our understanding of dogs. Dog owners also have
an obligation to their community and participants will be guided on the
joys of responsible dog ownership.
The scheme is straightforward and non-competitive and on successful completion of
each of the tests, participants will be awarded a certificate to mark their
achievement and a rosette on completion of the Bronze Award.
A trained dog is a happy dog and remember,
you can teach an old
dog new tricks!
