The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme.
 Getting a dog is one of the rare occasions you actually get to choose a family member and dogs- just like children; need to be educated in order for them to learn to behave correctly in all situations.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training scheme in the UK. The aim is to promote responsible dog ownership and in turn enhance our relationship with our pets and make the whole community aware of the benefits of dog ownership.
Canine Concerns holds the Kennel Club’s Listed Status.
The Scheme incorporates four awards; each level involves a gradual development of basic exercises included in daily life situations.
Classes are held on Sundays from 11am - 2pm for Bronze, Silver & Gold classes and on Wednesdays 6-7pm for Puppies, at the Black Isle Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross Shire. IV6 7RS.
REGISTER NOW FOR CLASSES IN 2010 starting 20th & 24th October
We are aware of the current outbreak of Kennel Cough in the area. At this present time the classes will be going ahead as planned, however, we strongly recommend that ALL dogs attending class should be vaccinated against Kennel Cough. Please speak to your vet as soon as possible.
Puppy Foundation classes: For puppies from 12 weeks – 6-7 months.
A specially designed class for puppies and juvenile dogs during their early learning stages. The earlier a puppy starts his/her training journey – the better as early socialisation can increase the chances of being a friendly and controllable adult. Puppies are welcome to attend as soon as they have finished their vaccinations, but juvenile dogs are also welcome up to the age of 6-7 months.
A basic training course of 8 weeks including subjects such as socialisation with people and other dogs, introduction to walking nicely on lead, learning to be calm whilst being handled and coming back when called. Other issues such as feeding, toilet training, play biting and learning to be left are also discussed.
BRONZE AWARD
Open to dogs of any age from 7 months onwards and handlers of any ability. All dogs attending classes must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination at the first class. It is not recommended that dogs with serious fear or aggression issues attend classes – one to one training is available on request (see Dog Behaviour page for further details).
Exercises include:-
- Walking on lead
- Control with people and other dogs
- Returning to the handler
- Responsibility and care
Other issues which can be solved during class are; pulling on the lead, barging through doorways and becoming the leader of your dogs’ pack.
SILVER AWARD
Open to dogs of any age over 7 months who have already achieved the Bronze Level.
Exercises include;-
- Safety when travelling the dog in a vehicle
- Coming back when called – even amongst distractions
- Greeting strangers politely
- Teaching your dog to be calm when examined by another person
GOLD AWARD
Open to dogs of any age over 7 months who have already achieved the Silver Level.
Exercises include;-
- Controlled walking off lead
- Staying in one place while the handler goes out of sight
- Stopping the dog quickly in an emergency
- Accepting food/treats politely
The Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are all 9 weeks of training and there is a test on the last week. The test at the end of the course is not compulsory, so if you do not feel you and your dog are ready – there is no requirement to take the test.
Below are the achievements of the dogs and handlers who have attended the courses and achieved the required standard. All are genuine passes, at Canine Concerns we do not allow dogs and handlers to pass unless they show that they can complete the exercises to the correct standard.
Congratulations to everyone who passed and we are proud to say that we have continued with our 100% pass rate for the second time in a row! Well done to all of you!!
Examination on 27th June 2010. Our Grateful Thanks to examiner PC Andrew Shepherd.
Bronze Award
- Gary Campbell & Magnum - Doberman
- Emma Jane Ross & Spencer - Labrador
- David & Amanda Thomson & Seamus - Collie x greyhound
- Ros MacNaughton & Bhreac - Irish Setter
- Chris Jones & Rosie - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Liz Weatherall & Shep - Border Collie
- Sheila Neil & Finn - Border Collie
- Moira Mackay & Ella - Cocker Spaniel
- Shirley Maddocks & Daisy - Boxer
- John & Wendy Whyte & Mollie - Collie
- Jaqueline Stevenson & Martha - Weimaraner
- Annalee Johnstone & Brodie - Border Collie
- Sally Tigwell & Harley - Yorkshire Terrier
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Silver Award
- Andrew Franklin & Steen - German Shepherd Dog
- Robert Miemczyk & Argent - Wiemaraner
- Carol Taylor Gill & Bailey - Jack Russell Terrier
- Helen Ross & Islay - English Pointer
- Shirley Maddocks & Daisy - Boxer
- Liz Weatherall & Shep - Border Collie
- Emma Jane Ross & Spencer - Labrador
- Annalee Johnstone & Brodie - Border Collie
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