New modules added for Water Trials and Carriage Dogs

The Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI) has expanded the range of disciplines with accreditation for dog trainers. New accreditation modules have been added for both Water Trials and Carriage Dogs.

The Accreditation in Water Trials module is primarily aimed at those working with dogs in this field and taking part in water trial events with breeds such as Leonbergers and Newfoundlands.

The Accreditation in Carriage Dogs module will require members to demonstrate their knowledge and experience in the history of the working carriage dog and modern working trials. It covers road dogs and carriage dog (Dalmatian) disciplines and looks at knowledge of laws and history, involvement in training, handling experience and skills relating to teaching and assessing in either one or both disciplines.

These modules show that the KCAI scheme is closer to being able to set national standards in dog training across all canine disciplines.

The first person to gain KCAI Accreditation in the recently introduced Ringcraft module was Deborah Gornall KCAI (CDA RC) earlier this year, and the Kennel Club hopes to see KCAIs in the newly recognised disciplines coming through shortly.

The KCAI Scheme Board has also made a few minor changes to the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme (GCDS) accreditation module to reflect changes made to the GCDS’s examiner criteria. From 1st May 2014, all those wishing to examine a Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Bronze, Silver or Gold Award test must submit their names for approval on one of the GCDS’s examiner lists. In light of this, the accreditation module for the GCDS will include the additional text: ‘With effect from 1st May 2014, passing the Examiner Assessment Course will become compulsory for those not already on the B list.‘

This has been put in place to ensure that KCAI members have the opportunity to prepare themselves for any forthcoming regulation changes within a reasonable timescale.  The KCAI scheme will always try to give as much notice as possible of changes to modules necessitated by regulation changes, to ensure KCAI members are given ample time to prepare when applying for accreditation.

As more modules are approved, and more trainers across the country gain their all-important gold badge, the KCAI is rapidly becoming more and more prominent in the world of dog training standards.

For more information on KCAI accreditation, please contact Clare Hitchcox on 0844 463 3980 ext 321 or email clare.hitchcox@thekennelclub.org.uk.

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20th September 2012
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