Acorn Dog Training holds Kennel Club Listed Status. 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 information about the Good Citizen Dog Scheme click on the Kennel Club logo:

WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE EVERYONE WHO PASSED THE GOOD CITIZENS TEST in 2004, details of those who passed in previous years can be viewed here for 2002 ,for 2003, for 2004 for 2005 for 2006 for 2007

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 at any level if they are unable to complete the required tasks in a satisfactory manner. Neither do we suggest that dogs whom we feel require further training join in on test days.

Congratulations to those who have passed the Bronze Award in 2005. These are:

Details of dogs who passed during 2005 are as follows:

Bronze Level Award:
Jeanette Crouch and Bailey, Labrador
Andrew Scott/Sharon Maskell and Maddie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
I. Philemon and Khan, German Shepherd Dog
Cassey Locke and Ember, Shetland Sheepdog
Daniel and Juliet Wilcockson, Hatty, Airedale
John Arnet and TJ, Working Cocker Spaniel
Alex Milford and Lucy, Labrador
Linda Evans and Kouper, Belgian Shepherd Dog
Richard/Stella Stemp and Charlie, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Andrew Dickins and Kez, Golden Retriever
Shiela Dickins and Reo, Golden Retriever
Henry, Hazel and Chaos, German Shorthaired Pointer
Adrienne Rutter and Jasper, Chocolate Labrador
Bev Saunders and Pippin, Border Collie
Angela Norris and Boris, Giant Schnauzer
Lorraine Bland and Charlie, Patterdale (Fell Terrier)
Kerry Gosling and Harvey, Terrier x
Lorraine Lotan and Willow, GSD
Hayden and Elizabeth Male and Monty, Hungarian Viszla
Sharon Doyle and Saffron, Irish Setter

Silver Level Award:
Jeanette Crouch and Bailey, Labrador
Andrew Scott/Sharon Maskell and Maddie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Cassey Locke and Ember, Shetland Sheepdog
Daniel and Juliet Wilcockson, Hatty, Airedale
John Arnet and TJ, Working Cocker Spaniel
Alex Milford and Lucy, Labrador
Linda Evans and Kouper, Belgian Shepherd Dog
Richard/Stella Stemp and Charlie, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Andrew Dickins and Kez, Golden Retriever
Shiela Dickins and Reo, Golden Retrieve
Gill Reeman and Tiggy, German Shorthaired Pointer
Juliet Wilcockson, Hatty, Airedale
Bev Saunders and Pippin, Border Collie
Lorraine Lotan and Willow, GSD

Gold Level Award:
Maddie Andrew Scott + Sharon Maskell and Maddie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Gill Reeman and Tiggy, German Shorthaired Pointer
Alex Milford and Lucy, Labrador
Juliet Wilcockson, Hatty, Airedale

A very special WELL DONE goes to Gill Reeman and Tiggy. Tiggy was a very nervous dog right from puppy group. She would run and hide from other dogs and people until she was well over a year old. Many would have given up, but Gill didn't. Not only has Tiggy passed all three levels of the Good Citizen Test, she is now competing in agility. Tiggy may not be the fastest dog on the course, but she is very close to getting her first clear round in competition - surrounded by hundreds of other dogs and people. Well done Gill and Tiggy from Fran and the gang.

Many thanks to our regular judge, Steve Beechey of The Thames Valley Police Dog Section, and Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and to all those who gave generously to our collection for DogLost - helping owners to be re-united with missing and stolen dogs.

Email from DogLost received 6th March:

Thank you so very very much for your help and your support!!!
We have had enough money donated this week to cover our mailing for people who are on low incomes and for the elderley.
Thank you so so much we are delighted.
Please thank everyone!
Kindest Regards
Rachel Hughes
Doglost Admin

Talullah does her 2 minute down stay on the Silver Award. Talullah passed her Gold Award at the tender age of 8 months!

Well done for all the hard work and effort you have all put in to achieving this standard of training. Good to hear that you are continuing on to learn other things as well.