This
award aims to produce a dog that will walk and
sit in a controlled manner on the lead, will lie
down on command, will allow its owner to clean
and groom it and inspect it. The dog must also
be able to be positioned by its owner for
examination ie: stand, sit, lie down on either
side or on its back, all on a lead. Finally the
dog must come to hand when called.
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Cleanliness
and Identification
Each handler must carry with them some form
of "poop scoop" and all dogs must
wear a collar and identification tag.
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Collar
and lead
Put on collar and lead.
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Walk
on lead
Walk on lead without distraction.
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Control
at Door/Gate
Walk on lead through Door/Gate.
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Controlled
walk through people and dogs
Walk on lead passing people and dogs. Behave
in controlled manner whilst owner holds a
conversation for one minute.
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Stay
down on lead
Lie down and stay on command, on lead.
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Grooming
the dog
Groom and inspect to maintain health.
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Present
for examination
Present for examination, on lead, including
mouth, teeth, throat, eyes, ears and feet.
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Return
to the handler
Release from lead, play with or without toy,
or in some other way distance themselves
from their dog, recall and attach lead.
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Responsibility
and care
The object is to test the knowledge of the
handler on this subject.
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