APDT UK Good Companion Awards

From puppyhood to adolescence and beyond

The ingredients of the APDT UK Good Companion Awards are…

ONE

The APDT UK Good Companion Awards don’t just teach obedience, they focus on real-life skills. These skills help to enable dogs to become well-mannered members of society.

Guardians are assessed on their dog training skills as well as their understanding of training principles and knowledge of dog welfare, wellbeing and all-round good companionship.

Taking part in the GCAs provides an opportunity to understand and learn more about your dog and build your bond, to become companions for life.

Each level is 6 weeks long and you will learn the skills to show your dog how to:

  • Sit, Down, Stand and transition between them

  • Enjoy handling procedures

  • Settle

  • Walk to heel

  • Recall (with distractions)

  • Wait at the Door safely

  • Exercise control around meals

  • Greet people politely

  • Remain in a vehicle when the door is opened

  • Leave it

  • Drop

  • Hand Target

  • Retrieve (Intermediate Award)

Growing a well-trained companion

“I have to say that Åke is a brilliant trainer - clear and understanding. I look forward to continuing with them.”

— Amy with Felix

TWO

Many dog training courses are too short to solidify skills. Some are pay to turn up and you’re never sure who, and how many people will be there.

DogWorks courses are different. We focus on creating the optimum learning environment for both you and your companion.

Exercise progressions are carefully considered and spread over 6 weeks, giving you enough time to learn new skills and teach them to your dog, as well as iron out any problems that arise.

We will be with you every step of the way, guiding you through the process.

Your achievements are recognised at the end of the course with an APDT certificate & rosette.

Structure. Goals. Accountability

Course details

CLASSES: Start your journey by attending the APDT Puppy & Foundation Awards

PRIVATE: These awards can be accessed on a 1:1 basis in a location of your choice. Click the button for more information.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
6 in-person sessions