KC Bronze award test next Wednesday. Aaarrgg!

Me and Minnie have our Bronze award next Wednesday and im so nervous! I need to try and control it so she doesnt pick up on it but i cant help it lol. We had a mock test this Wednesday and she would have passed (wwwooo!) but she was being more good than usual. No doubt next week she will play up!

The main problem im having is getting her to lie down on the rubber mat at the class for the 1 min stay. She will only lie on carpet, shes a spoilt little madam The trainer said that i could take a blanket or something similar but i havent done this so far so would it be a bit risky trying it out on the test? I can get her to sit for a minute easily but i feel the lie down is more controlled.

Any tips on anything to do with the test guys? Im going to have no nails left by next week! lol

You could try her with a blanket at home for a few days?

I was a wreck when we took ours! Max was as good as gold, as if someone else had trained him

Don't worry about it, I only found out when I got to training that the test was that lesson! Practise loads at home, like has already been said. If I was going to do it again I would actually train a longer stay, so that on the day the 1 minute seems short. But just don't worry, I'm sure you'll pass and even if you don't it just means you can practice a little longer

I was incredibly nervous when I did bronze. I just tried telling myself that Jaz knew everything and that she would do well! Luckily she did!

I agree with trying her with a blanket at home. If she doesn't take to it just do sit stay, then work on your down stay for gold.

5 out of our 6 dogs have this now!

The last one to do it was Gracie the crazy pug and i was really dreading the one minute stay as she's not the best at sitting still for that long But she just led down and went to sleep

I would try not to worry too much, the examiners are usually very supportive and helpful and you get a couple of attempts at it, i know one person who was in the group with me and Gracie had 3 or 4 goes at the 1minute stay!

If you're nervous the dog will know about it, so just enjoy it. Its not as difficult as it sounds and its actually really good fun!! Just remember your poop bag and a brush

I tested out the blanket idea today on our wood floor and she wouldnt do it at first but then im pleased to say she did do the down stay for a minute! Im going to try it a couple of times a day up until wednesday. Knowing me she will make me look like an idiot and lie on the rubber mat instead

Thats really good advice! I will try doing it for a minute and 15 seconds next time.

For gold lol. That seems so far off If we pass the Bronze we will have to find a new class as the next one doesnt start till 10Pm


5 dogs lol and im stressing about 1 We've been told the examiner is really nice and is pretty lenient. Ive got to read the questions yet but ive been told they are daft and you only need to get half right.



The spoilt little madam has a new pink diamante collar off Pucci and i.d tag to make a good impression. Shes the most spoilt dog i know

Thanx for the support guys! Ill keep you updated with pics if she passes!

The questions are definetly daft. One of mine was
'Where should your dog eat from?'
I'd be worried if someone didn't know that!

I got

'What should your dog have a constant supply off?'
'What would you take your dog to the vet for?'
'What would you do to your dog in a field full of sheep?'

Lol well minnie would disagree with eating out of her bowl as she prefers eating it off the floor or even better sneeking food off your plate

What would you do to your dog in a field full of sheep? Lol is it me or is that phrased in a rather strange way?

Hahah, I know! Answer is put on a lead, for any of those who may wonder!