Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Bronze Class

Service Description

Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award – 6-Week Course Our Bronze-level Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme class is perfect for building on your dog’s existing skills and working towards a nationally recognised award. This 6-week course helps develop everyday manners, reliability, and owner confidence – supporting responsible dog ownership and polite behaviour in public. What We Cover Each week focuses on real-life skills to set your dog up for success: ✅ Focus & Engagement – Boosting your dog’s attention and responsiveness, even with distractions ✅ Loose Lead Walking – Calm, controlled walking by your side in different environments ✅ Polite Door Greetings – Teaching your dog not to rush or jump at doorways ✅ Calm Around Others – Encouraging self-control around people and dogs ✅ 1-Minute Stay – Building patience and steadiness ✅ Reliable Recall – Strengthening your dog’s ability to come back when called ✅ Health Checks & Grooming Handling – Helping your dog feel relaxed during vet-style inspections 🎯 Once the group is ready, dogs will have the chance to take the Kennel Club Bronze Award test. Who This Class Is For This course is ideal if you’ve completed: ✅ Our Puppy, Beginner, or 1-to-1 training ✅ Similar training elsewhere (space permitting – contact us to check suitability) What to Bring: ✅ Flat collar or well-fitted harness ✅ Standard lead (no flexi or slip leads) ✅ A variety of tasty treats (soft/moist ones like sausage or cheese are ideal) ✅ A favourite toy ✅ Water & bowl ✅ Poo bags ✅ A mat or blanket for your dog to settle on 🛍️ We stock Perfect Fit harnesses, training leads, toys, and treats at the venue. Class Guidelines: ✅ Dogs must stay on lead at all times unless instructed ✅ Use the designated walking area for pre/post-class toilet breaks ✅ Please clean up after your dog – bins are provided or take bags with you ✅ Only registered dogs may attend ✅ If your dog struggles with barking, lunging, or being around others, please get in touch for 1-to-1 support before joining the group – we’re happy to help get them ready!