The Galway Dog Training Club in conjunction with the Galway City Council are launching a new programme for responsible dog ownership.

The program developed by Mike O'Brien, training director of Galway Dog Training Club, in consultation with pet dog owners, veterinary surgeons, members of the general public and local authorities is designed to educate the dog owners in the safe responsible ownership of our canine companions for the benefit of general public and the environment.

The program consist of three levels; 

• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold

Each course runs for four weeks with a test on the fourth week.

Certificates will be issued to those that pass the test.

Each week the dogs will be socialised with both dogs and humans in a controlled environment, dog owner will be shown techniques for obedience and control.