The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training scheme in the UK.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme (KCGCDS) has three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold aimed at progressively gaining increasing control and understanding of our canine companions.
The Scheme is open to all dogs regardless of age or breed. The aim of the Scheme is to promote responsible dog ownership and in turn, enhance our relations with our canines, and to make the community aware of the benefits associated with owning dogs.
The Bronze Award
Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award aims to produce a dog that will walk and behave in a controlled manner on the lead, will stay in one position on command, will allow its owner to clean, groom and inspect it.
The dog must also be able to be positioned by its handler for inspection i.e. stand, sit or lie down on either side or on its back, all on the lead. The dog must come to hand when called. The Bronze award aims to provide the handlers with a basic knowledge of understanding and training their canine companion. More about the Kennel Club's Bronze Award (PDF)
The Silver Award
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Silver Award aims to build upon the skills learned in the Bronze Award whilst increasing the level of difficulty. The Silver Award is a natural progression of practical dog training skills and introduces new concepts such as the controlled greeting, road walk and vehicle control exercises which are important in everyday life situations.
The Silver Award aims to provide handlers with a good knowledge of understanding and training their canine companion. More about the Kennel Club's Silver Award (PDF)
The Gold Award
Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Gold Award is the highest level of achievement of the Scheme. It builds upon the skills learnt in the Silver Award and develops more advance training skills of the dog and handler.
The Gold Award aims to provide handlers with a greater knowledge and understanding of their canine companion. Dogs that are awarded a Gold Certificate should reach the required standards in all exercises and be a worthy representative of the Scheme's highest standard. Where possible it is preferable that certain exercises are tested at indoor and outdoor locations. Read more about the Kennel Club's Gold Award (PDF)
Classes - location and price
Cost of course £45
One hour a week for six weeks
Barry Classes
Butrills Community Hall, North Walk, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan (find this location on a map)
Bronze classes will start on 6th September and 18th October.
Mondays, 7.00pm-8.00pm & 8.00pm-9.00pm
Cardiff Classes
Belmont Baptist Church Hall, Taymuir Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff (find this location on a map)
Bronze classes will start on 7th September and 19th October 2010.
Tuesdays, 8.00pm - 9.00pm
Class times and dates are subject to variation. You will be advised of any change prior to commencement of the course.
To join a class, please fill out the application form on the booking page.