The Good Citizen Dog Scheme Annual Awards were created eight years ago in recognition of the hard work, efforts and contribution made by dedicated canine enthusiasts.

By promoting the benefits that dogs bring to our society, the Annual Awards is a way of rewarding Dog Training Clubs and organisations that work towards promoting responsible dog ownership and socially acceptable dogs.

Please click on the newsletter link below for more information and how to enter.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Annual Awards 2010 newsletter

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme was established for this very reason, to promote socially acceptable dogs and to teach owners how to train their dogs. After all, dogs are not born with the fountain of all knowledge. Just like humans dogs need to be educated so that they can live in harmony with society.

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.

There are four levels of achievement as follows:-

•  Puppy Foundation – for puppies, whereby basic training skills and socialisation will start to introduce them to life’s daily routine.
• The Bronze Level – for dogs that are relatively new to dog training.
• The Silver Level –  for dogs that have their bronze level and have graduated to a higher learning curve.
• The Gold Level – this is the highest level of Good Citizenship and will show you a well behaved and trained domestic pet.

The Scheme also has its own range of merchandise available for purchase from the Online Shop. The range includes personalised dog identification discs, bum bags, tea towels, rucksacks, pens, fridge magnets, key rings, and a Good Citizen mug.

Since 1992, over 80,000 dogs and their owners have successfully passed the Bronze Test and there are now over 1600 organisations running ‘ Good Citizen’ dog training classes, throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Scheme continues to expand its network of dog lovers and supporting dog training clubs who run courses throughout the country.

GCDS Organisers Information
The Good Citizen Dog Scheme will provide information relating to the scheme and new initiatives, if you would like any further information about the scheme or application forms you can contact the GCDS department on 020 7518 1011 or email gcds@thekennelclub.org.uk.

Date page created:

Categories:

Good Citizen Dog Scheme (GCDS) 

This article has been read 21494 times.