On Friday 12^th February 2010, the Kennel Club’s Good Citizen Dog Scheme (GCDS) Awards were presented at a special ceremony in London. The awards recognise the efforts of organisations nationwide which have invested their time and energy into educating both dogs and their owners to the importance of responsible dog ownership.

Now in their 11^th year, the annual GCDS Awards received over 70 entries from around the UK. The submissions were judged by members of the GCDS Working Party and senior Kennel Club representatives, who were very impressed by both the quality of entries and dedication of the dog training clubs and local authorities.

The GCDS Awards were run in conjunction with the KC Dog Awards, which recognised the achievement of local lobbyists in challenging unfair dog control orders around the country.

Kennel Club Chairman, Ronnie Irving, said, “The winners have all done marvellous work in promoting responsible dog ownership in their local community and all deserve a huge vote of thanks. We are grateful for their enthusiasm and dedication, and offer our appreciation for helping us make a positive difference for dogs and their owners.”

The categories for the GCDS awards and winners were as follows:

Kennel Club Registered Training Club

Winner – Nuneaton Dog Training Club
Second Place – Solihull Dog Training Club
Third Place – Fair City Dog Training Club

Kennel Club Listed Status Clubs

Winner – Wymeswold Canine Citizens
Second Place – Capel Dog Training
Third Place – Tailwaggers  Club

Kennel Club Registered Breed Club, Kennel Club Registered General Canine Club or Kennel Club Registered Ringcraft Club

Winner – Mastiff Association
Second Place – Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club

Local Council Category – Most Effective Campaign

Winner – Perth & Kinross Council
Second Place – Wandsworth Borough
Third Place – Luton Borough Council

Nuneaton Dog Training Club was chosen as the overall winner of the GCDS Awards for their dedication, commitment and outstanding support in promoting the Scheme in 2009.

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