Rockhampton Happy Hounds & Secure Dog Walking Fields

Silver Level Dog Training

What you will learn at Silver Level

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Road Walk

Walk on road/pavement with dog walking on a loose lead and under control.

Control in Vehicle

The dog should enter and exit vehicle in a safe way.

Wait and Recall

Your dog must wait whilst you move 10 paces away with your back turned to him and when commanded return to you and sit whilst the lead is put back on.

Come away from distractions

Distractions will be other dogs and people, toys and food! Your dog must be released off lead and called away with no hesitation.

Food manners

No stealing or begging whilst the owner is eating.

Stay Down Command

Stay in one place in a down for 2 minutes, the owner must be 5 paces away and when instructed to will move as directed whilst keeping the dog in a stay.

Controlled greeting

When approached by another person to greet the owner the dog must not jump up at them.

Examination of the dog

The dog needs to be inspected by another person without undue struggling or fuss.

Play

The owner should be able to play with the dog and when instructed be able to get the dog to drop its toy.

Learn a Trick

Just for fun, your choice!

Questions

6 questions about your dog' needs and your responsibilities as a dog owner.