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For the Silver Award examiners will
only accept dogs that have already been awarded a Bronze Award Certificate, that
have proper means of identification and, whose handlers can show their means of
cleaning up after their dog.
Play with the dog: The object
is to demonstrate that the dog will play with its handler. Play adds an extra
dimension to a dog's life and can be used to make training fun.
Road walk: The object is
to test the ability of the dog to walk on lead under control.
Rejoin the handler: The
object is for the dog to remain steady while the handler leaves but the dog will
rejoin when instructed to do so.
Stay in one place: The
object is that the dog will stay on the spot while the handler moves away for 2
minutes. The handler should remain in sight.
Vehicle control: The
object is for the handler to get the dog in and out of a vehicle in a controlled
manner. The dog should remain quiet, relaxed and under control during the
exercise.
Come away from distractions:
The object is for the handler to remain in control of their dog when there are
distractions.
Controlled greeting: The
object is to demonstrate that the dog will not jump up. Should this happen, the
handler must be able to successfully instruct the dog to cease.
Food manners: The object
is for the dog to have good manners when aware of peoples' food.
Examination of the dog:
The object is to demonstrate that the dog will allow inspection of its body by a
stranger as might be undertaken by a veterinary surgeon.
Responsibility and care:
The object is to test the knowledge of the handler on this subject.
After successful completion of
the Silver Award, awardees can purchase a Silver Good Citizen Dog Scheme Tag. |
