Successful KCGCDS Award Participants – Updated

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Dog Training, Gloucester, Puppy, Puppy Training, training

I have just updated the list 🙂

Successful Partnerships – KC Good Citizen Dog Scheme

APDT Good Companion Awards Winter 2017

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dog behaviour, Dog Law, Dog Training, Gloucester, Professional, training

I enjoyed teaching our winter series of the APDT Good Companion Awards.  It was gratifying to see handler skills and understanding of training methods progress, and to see relationships between dog and handler improve, as well as friendships made between class members. It is highly likely that this format will be repeated next winter.

Congratulations to all the successful candidates, particularly to those receiving the very first Beginner and Jubilee Awards.

 

APDT Foundation Award

Two more brilliant teams proudly showing their rosettes and certificates. Andrea and Nala, Andy and Rudi. Well done both. 

KC Good Citizen Award Testing – April 2016

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Award Schemes, Dog Training, Dogs in hot cars, Gloucester, Good Citizen Dog Scheme, Kennel Club, Upton St Leonards

Our next round of KC Good Citizen Assessments will take place at Upton St Leonards this Saturday (16 April 2016) from 12.45pm.  There is no charge to take the test but a contribution of £5 per dog is expected towards the hall rent.

Times are approximate – you can text or call 07775533894 to check on progress but be aware that, although I will try, I will be busy assisting so may not answer straight away.

As times are approximate and you may need to wait for your test, please ensure that you take the necessary precautions to prevent you and your dog overheating in the weather.  Think shade, water, avoiding walking on the tarmac except when necessary (if it is hot), no locking of dogs in cars – you should all have crates or harnesses to keep your dogs safe when travelling so you can leave windows and boots open.  Bring sheet or reflective covers for your windows. If you are concerned about security, ask one of us to watch your vehicle.

Any class members wanting to just come and see what it is all about, you are very welcome and may be roped in to help but please leave your dogs at home.

A few points to note:

• morning classes will run as normal
• the hall will be locked 12 noon-12.45pm to allow us a quick lunch break – please do not disturb us during this time
• there will be dogs and handlers from other classes present and you may not know them.  Please exercise courtesy at all times in relation to meeting and greeting strange dogs – give space to everyone and ask first!
• Bronze participants – you must remember your grooming kit
• Silver participants – you need access to a vehicle
• Gold participants – you are welcome to use our mats for ‘Send to Bed’ but if you wish to use your own bed, mat or crate please remember it
• please ensure your dog is wearing a correctly fitted collar and legal identification tag
• you will scan your dog for a microchip before taking each test (scanner provided)
• poo bags must be on your person, not in the car or a bag elsewhere
• you may reward between exercises but all food/toys must be zipped away during each exercise
• clickers are not permitted during exercises
• please refrain from using clickers, noisy toys or behaving in any other manner between exercises that may disturb another dog under test
• relax! Have fun and enjoy!

IF I HAVE MISSED ANYONE ONE OR YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING AS BELOW – PLEASE TEXT ME ASAP

Bronze @ 12.45pm PROMPT

1. Lacey and Lou
2. Daisy and Tim
3. Cobain and Matt
4. Evee and Julie
5. Riba and Chris
6. Rudi and Andy
7. Franko and Andrea
8. Alfie and Sheila

Silver @ 2.00pm approx.

1. Sheila and Bertie
2. Claudia and Daisy
3. Tök and Aoife
4. Priya and Sarah
5. Jake and Donna
6. Bailey and Donna
7. Kody and Azad
8. Maiya and Kim

Gold @ 3.30pm approx.

1. Archie and Rhi
2. Ben and Sheila
3. Loxley and Glenis
4. Alfie and Andrea
5. Nala and Andrea
6. Rico and Vicky
7. Whispa and Kate

KC Good Citizen Awards – April 2016

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Award Schemes, Dog Training Classes, Kennel Club, Upton St Leonards

Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards will be tested on Saturday 16 April 2016.

It is intended to run the session from 12.30 – 5pm, with Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards available.  You need to pass each award level in order and can only take one award per examiner, per day (as we have one examiner, that means one test only – which is plenty!).  Estimated time slots will be allocated nearer the day.

The session will take place in the main hall and on the field at Upton St Leonards Village Hall, with the road walk in the local area.

Please put your name on the list available in class if you wish to take part. The testing is two months away so there is no pressure to make a decision just yet, this post is intended to encourage you to save the date.

Anyone wishing to come and watch or help is very welcome. I will post more details nearer the time. Any questions just ask.

Claire

Award Congratulations

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APDT, Award Schemes, Dog Training, Gloucester, Upton St Leonards

At the end of the last course (December) a number of the classes took APDT Good Companion Award assessments.  Congratulations to everyone who took part and particularly to those who passed.

I have updated the blog list of successful partnerships – here.

Extra special congratulations go to the three partnerships who passed the Progress level.  This is the first time I have assessed this level and I was looking for a very high standard.  Everyone who took part showed a connected and positive relationship with their dog with some just having ‘hiccups’ on the day.

If you passed an assessment then take a moment to look at the criteria for the next level up – here.  If you have forgotten the password – just ask myself or one of the assistants next time you are in class.

 

Claire

 

KC Good Citizens @ Crufts 2015

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Award Schemes, Crufts, Good Citizen Dog Scheme, KCGCDS

I have received an email from KCGCDS offering class members the chance to apply for the Crufts display teams. Sapphire, Lola, Dotty and Tuzzi have all taken part and it is good fun (but a huge commitment – you cannot miss practice sessions!).

Dear Mrs Stewart,

We would like to offer members/clients of Animal Magic (Gloucester) Ltd the chance to take part in the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme displays at Crufts 2015. The Scheme is looking to recruit individual handlers to represent Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards at the show. Please pass this information on to any club member/client who you think might be interested. Details of the individuals required, specific arrangements and practice sessions (Gold and Silver Teams) and application forms can be found on our website www.gcds.org.uk(the specific web page is at http://bit.ly/1znkGTz – see the links below).

Anyone participating in the Good Citizen Dog Scheme displays will be allocated free entrance passes for themselves and their dog and an additional pass to bring an assistant or helper.  A car park ticket will also be provided for the days they are attending and a polo-shirt to wear for the displays. As this is a Kennel Club Licensed event, all dogs participating in the displays must be over 6 calendar months and under ten years of age. Furthermore, all dogs attending must possess a sound temperament with people and other dogs. 

We are also looking for volunteers each day that would be willing to assist in staffing the show entrances between 6.30am and 10.00am, to give out poop scoop bags to show exhibitors. Anyone participating as a volunteer will be allocated a free entrance pass and a car park ticket.

If you or any of your members/clients are interested in any of the above and would like to apply please complete the attached application and return to the GCDS office.

Closing dates for receipt of application forms are as follows:-

–       Gold  Team A (West Midlands) – Monday 22^nd December 2014

–       Gold Team B (Lancashire)  – Friday 9^th January 2015

–       Silver Applications (West Yorkshire) – Friday 16^th January 2015

–       Bronze Applications & Volunteers – Friday 23^rd January 2015.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Department

Information and details for all displays (Gold Team A, Gold Team B, Silver Team, Bronze Challenge) and volunteers

General information – ALL teams and volunteers: http://bit.ly/1DA7vns

Application form – Gold Team A (West Midlands): http://bit.ly/1uHOx4a

Application form – Gold Team B (Lancashire): http://bit.ly/135PxIF
Application form – Silver Team (West Yorkshire): http://bit.ly/1uMkVDq

Application form – Bronze Challenge and Volunteer Helpers: http://bit.ly/1wz3Pfy

KC Good Citizen Assessments – 2 August 2014

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Award Schemes, Dog Training, Dogs in hot cars, Dogs in vehicles, Good Citizen Dog Scheme, Kennel Club, Upton St Leonards

Our next round of KC Good Citizen Assessments will take place at Upton St Leonards this Saturday (2 August 2014) from 12.30pm.  There is no charge to take the test but a contribution of £4 per dog is expected towards the hall rent.

Times are approximate – you can text or call 07775533894 to check on progress but be aware that, although I will try, I will be busy assisting so may not answer straight away.

As times are approximate and you may need to wait for your test, please ensure that you take the necessary precautions to prevent you and your dog overheating in the weather.  Think shade, water, avoiding walking on the tarmac except when necessary (if it is hot), no locking of dogs in cars – you should all have crates or harnesses to keep your dogs safe when travelling so you can leave windows and boots open.  Bring sheet or reflective covers for your windows. If you are concerned about security, ask one of us to watch your vehicle.

A few points to note:

• morning classes will run as normal
• the hall will be locked 12 noon-12.30pm to allow us a quick lunch break – please do not disturb us during this time
• there will be dogs and handlers from other classes present and you may not know them.  Please exercise courtesy at all times in relation to meeting and greeting strange dogs – give space to everyone and ask first!
• Bronze participants – you must remember your grooming kit
• Silver participants – you need access to a vehicle
• Gold participants – you are welcome to use our mats for ‘Send to Bed’ but if you wish to use your own bed, mat or crate please remember it
• you may reward between exercises but all food/toys must be zipped away during each exercise
• clickers are not permitted during exercises
• please refrain from using clickers, noisy toys or behaving in any other manner between exercises that may disturb another dog under test
• relax! Have fun and enjoy!

Bronze @ 12.30pm PROMPT

1. Pat and Maisie
2. Kim and Barney
3. Hannah and Ted
4. Kate and Whispa
5. Sarah and Molly
6. Andrea and Alfie
7. Khody and Azad

Bronze @ 1.30-2pm

1. Andrea and Nala
2. Vicky and Rico
3. Alison and Max
4. Louise and Sky
5. Claudia and Daisy
6. Dawn and Dillon

Silver @ 3.30pm

1. Sheila and Ben

Gold @ 4.15pm

1. Claire and Tök
2. Rhi and Archie
3. Tim and Poppy
4. Dave and Sky

More Puppy Successes

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APDT, Award Schemes, Dog Training, Dog Training Classes, Gloucester, Good Citizen Dog Scheme, Kennel Club, Puppy Class, Puppy Training, Upton St Leonards

I have just updated the list of puppies who have passed their APDT and KC assessments.  Well done to everyone and I am looking forward to training you for the next levels.

This is Whisp, a Dogs for the Disabled puppy who comes with foster mum Kate, receiving her certificates.

Links to Exercises for Tests

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APDT, Award Schemes, Dog Training, Dog Training Classes, Good Citizen Dog Scheme, Kennel Club, Puppy Class, Puppy Training, Upton St Leonards

Just to make life a little easier for some of you 🙂

All APDT test requirements can be found here: APDT Awards and Assessments  (This information is password protected for class clients only).

Kennel Club Good Citizen award information can be found here:  KCGCDS