Good Citizen Dog Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes

Heats of the Kennel Club Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes 2008 are now confirmed.  Since its introduction in 2005, this competition has encouraged Bronze Award achievers to take part in Obedience competitions. It builds on the basic training skills learnt through the Good Citizen Dog Scheme and helps to bridge the gap between basic training and entering a competition. Response to the heats in previous years has been very encouraging resulting in over 1,500 entries.

Each heat (or each split part) offers one qualifying place to a Border Collie/Working Sheepdog and one qualifying place to an ABC (Anything But a Collie), which includes any type of crossbreed (an amendment to the 2006 rules).

A trophy for the winner, rosettes and prize cards (1st –10th place) are awarded for each class.  The qualifiers from each heat will receive a certificate and an invitation to compete in one of the semi finals due to be held in November. The top ten BC/WSDs and the top ten ABCs from each semi final will be invited to take part in the Grand Final which is due to be held at Crufts 2009.

For further information please contact the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme, 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, WIJ 8AB, Tel: 020 7518 1011, email gcds@thekennelclub.org.uk or visit  www.gcds.org.uk.

Questions and Answers

  • Does my dog have to be Kennel Club registered to take part?
    Yes. In accordance with KC Rules and Regulations, all dogs entering a KC Licensed event must be registered either on the Breed or Activity Dog Register.
  • What is the minimum age at which can take part?
    6 months, in accordance with KC G Regulations
  • Does the stay exercise have to be on or off lead?
    The stay exercise must be conducted off lead.
  • Should the exercise ‘Play or Motivate Your Dog’ be conducted on or off the lead? 
    This exercise can be conducted on or off lead at the discretion of the handler.
  • What if my dog has gained a Silver or Gold Award?
    As long as a dog has obtained a minimum of its Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award prior to the closing date of the show and the handler or dog must not have won a First Prize in Pre-Beginners nor gained a third place or above in any other standard obedience class.

Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes 2008 Criteria

Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes 2008 Test

Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes 2008 Heats

 
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