See pictures of our display team at Crufts 2007 by clicking here

THE KENNEL CLUB's GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME AWARD: We run regular courses to educate owners about the importance of having a well trained dog which is completely well socialised and socially acceptable to other members of society. For full details about the Good Citizen Dog Scheme and what it covers please click on the Kennel Club logo below:

We offer the Good Citizen Dog Scheme training as a continuation course for owners whose dogs have previously attended one of our courses, as well as for owners whose dogs have had no prior experience. If you have previously attended one of our courses, the cost of a 6 week course is £65, or £75 to those who have received no prior training.

ACORN DOG TRAINING HOLDS THE KENNEL CLUB'S LISTED STATUS - The test at the end of each course is not compulsory,however, the option to take the test is there if you would like to receive the award. Fran Griffin and Glynis Gammie are Kennel Club approved examiners for the Bronze level.

Gold Good Citizen Monday 22nd March at 7.00pm with Fran Griffin. Location: Bradville, to book please call Fran on 01908 397236 or email. £65 including 6 training sessions + a test session. Only a couple of places available on this course.

For description of exercises taught please click on the links below:

The Bronze Award The Silver Award

The Gold Award

If there is nothing suitable listed here for you, please either come back in a few weeks time, or contact the training schools listed below:

Dogs in Training on 01908 691695

As with all our training classes, the methods we use are reward based, as well as kind, firm and very fair to the dog. We do not train with choke chains, or use any form of bullying.

George practising his "Go to bed" exercise for the Gold Award

WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE EVERYONE WHO HAS TAKEN AND PASSED THE GOOD CITIZENS TEST.
Click here for the results from 2009

Bronze Level
Lloyd Lathwell, and Milly, English Springer Spaniel
Peter John Dickens, Jackson, Pointer (English)
Raymond Tetlow and Black, Collie cross
Sophie Brett and Maggie, Working Sheep Dog
Martin Throwsby and Jake, Hovawort
Andrea Perrin and Spud, Trailhound
Sue Pardy and Barney, Labrador

Silver Level
Lloyd Lathwell, and Milly, English Springer Spaniel
Martin Throwsby and Jake, Hovawort
Abi Gooch and Bella, Labrador

These passes are genuine achievements. All dogs have to show that they are able complete the exercises to a satisfactory standard. At Acorn Dog Training, we do NOT allow dogs to pass tests if they are unable to complete the required tasks in the required manner.

Fran - I just wanted to say I'm so pleased about tonights Bronze Awards for Emma and Barty! Thanks so much - we're over the moon and so is Jenny (Barty's breeder). It was so great!
Sharon

Max is currently grinning from ear to ear he's so proud of 'his boy'! He's all geared up now to crack on with the Silver .I thought all the dogs were really good tonight - and didn't you just love Glen & Milo doing their down/stay side by side ..... aww,, made be go all 'goosey-bumpy'

Sandra and Max

Talullah does her 2 minute down stay on the Silver Award, Talullah passed her Gold Award at the tender age of 8 months and now competes in agility.