Silver class

The Kennel Club Silver award is for dogs that have already been awarded a Bronze certificate, that have proper means of identification and, whose handlers can show their means of cleaning up after their dog. The exercises that are covered are:

• 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.