The search is on for dog training instructors who are committed to making a positive difference to the behaviour of dogs and the lives of their owners. 

This KCAI Instructor of the Year award recognises the outstanding talents of dog training instructors, who have gained accreditation with the Kennel Club Accredited Instructors Scheme (KCAI Scheme).

Has your instructor gone that extra mile to help you and your dog? Have they helped make a positive difference to the behaviour of your dog and, in turn, your life? If so, then we want to hear about them!

Please note - to qualify, the dog training instructor that you nominate must be:

· a current member of the  Kennel Club Accredited Instructors Scheme 

· one of the scheme’s Accredited Instructors

Nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 20 December 2019

To nominate your dog training instructor, please click on the box titled ‘OK’ below.

For full terms and conditions, visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/kcaiawards

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* 1. Personal Details

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* 2. Full name of the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor you are nominating

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* 3. Tell us why you are nominating this dog training instructor:

We are looking for dog training instructors who have:

· Positive difference: made a positive difference to the behaviour of dog(s) and the lives of their owners

· Changed lives: in some way changed the lives of dog(s) and/or people, who in particular, may have faced struggle such as  having helped rescue dogs or people who have faced  challenges

· Helpfulness and dedication: went out of their way to help the dog(s) and their owner(s) by going 'that extra mile' such as having given time outside of their usual instructing activities to assist clients with specific issues, for instance, helping a dog which has problem behaviour.

Please ensure that you provide examples to support your responses

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Thank you for your nomination!

Nominations close: 12 noon, Friday 20 December 2019

The winner will be announced in an awards ceremony at Crufts on 8 March 2020  - timings and location to be confirmed.

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