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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.
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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.
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Road walk
The object is to test the ability of the dog to walk on lead under
control.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Come away from distractions
The object is for the handler to remain in control of their dog when
there are distractions.
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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.
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Food manners
The object is for the dog to have good manners when aware of peoples'
food.
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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.
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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.
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