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The National Dog Training Scheme

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Welcome to The National Dog Training Scheme by The Dog Training Club!

 

The National Dog Training Scheme is the premier national dog training award structure celebrating dog training achievements in single activities or across multiple dog training disciplines since 2003.

 

Uniquely inclusive, this scheme recognises the versatility and dedication of dogs and their handlers training in activities ranging from Obedience and Ring Craft to Agility, Flyball, Scent Hurdle Racing, Rally Obedience, FidoFitness, Heelwork To Music and Canine Cross Country. We even offer biathlon and triathlon awards for dogs excelling in two or three disciplines.

Open to all dogs, pedigree and crossbreed, regardless of age or breed, our scheme boasts six non-competitive award levels in each activity/discipline: Foundation, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Each level is made up of ten skills which the dog and handler, must be able to demonstrate and complete.

 

Unlike other programmes, our awards can be assessed over up to six weeks by your trainer, whether at a club, event, one-on-one, or even online through our innovative mobile app.

Participants do not need to be members of The Dog Training Club and there are no fees for clubs or trainers to participate. Awards can be registered in the dogs digital award record, to download, for free and there is a only small optional fee for a printed award certificate if required.

 

The National Dog Training Scheme ensures every deserving dog gets the dog training recognition they deserve. Join us in celebrating your dog's achievements and become part of the nationwide community dedicated to dog training excellence!

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Taking Part In The National Dog Training Scheme

Pedigree and Cross Breed dogs can take part in the National Dog Training Scheme. It's non-competitive and emphasis is placed on achievement.

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Train The Scheme!

Registered Trainers Information

Would you like to become a National Dog Training Scheme Registered Dog Trainer? Find out how!

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Information For Dog Training Clubs

Do you already run The National Dog Training Scheme assessments, or would you like to?

 

Find out how your training club can take part, as well as the benefits and guidelines.

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Assess The Scheme!

Information For Registered Assessors 

If you are a Registered Assessor For The National Dog Training Scheme Or Would Like To Become One, Get Involved!

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Discipline Levels
Award Criteria

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Award Name
Award Discipline
Assessed At
Assessed By
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Foundation Obedience Award
Obedience
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Obedience Award
Obedience
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Obedience Award
Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Obedience Award
Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Obedience Award
Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Obedience Award
Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Handling Award
Ring Craft Handling
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Handling Award
Ring Craft Handling
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Handling Award
Ring Craft Handling
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Handling Award
Ring Craft Handling
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Handling Award
Ring Craft Handling
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Handling Award
Ring Craft Handling
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Agility Award
Agility
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Agility Award
Agility
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Agility Award
Agility
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Agility Award
Agility
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Agility Award
Agility
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Agility Award
Agility
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Flyball Award
Flyball
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Flyball Award
Flyball
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Flyball Award
Flyball
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Flyball Award
Flyball
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Flyball Award
Flyball
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Flyball Award
Flyball
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Rally Obedience Award
Rally Obedience
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Rally Obedience Award
Rally Obedience
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Rally Obedience Award
Rally Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Rally Obedience Award
Rally Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Rally Obedience Award
Rally Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Rally Obedience Award
Rally Obedience
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Scent Hurdle Racing Award
Scent Hurdle Racing
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Scent Hurdle Racing Award
Scent Hurdle Racing
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Scent Hurdle Racing Award
Scent Hurdle Racing
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Scent Hurdle Racing Award
Scent Hurdle Racing
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Scent Hurdle Racing Award
Scent Hurdle Racing
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Scent Hurdle Racing Award
Scent Hurdle Racing
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation FidoFitness Award
FidoFitness
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze FidoFitness Award
FidoFitness
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver FidoFitness Award
FidoFitness
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold FidoFitness Award
FidoFitness
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum FidoFitness Award
FidoFitness
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond FidoFitness Award
FidoFitness
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Scent Work (Passive Indication)
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Foundation Hoopers Award
Hoopers
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Bronze Hoopers Award
Hoopers
Anywhere And Any Method
Any Qualified Person
No
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Silver Hoopers Award
Hoopers
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Gold Hoopers Award
Hoopers
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Platinum Hoopers Award
Hoopers
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Diamond Hoopers Award
Hoopers
Registered Dog Training Organisations And Registered Events Only
Registered Assessor Only
Yes
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Hall Of Fame!
Well Done Recent Award Recipients!

Award Date
Dogs Registered Name
Handlers Name
Award
Discipline
Club Name
02/10/2024
Mr K & Mrs S Harding
Puppy Award
Obedience
Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust
02/10/2024
Kate Perry
Silver Award
Obedience
Central Bedfordshire Canine Trust
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