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Beginner Gundog: Improver Course

Beginner Gundog Improver Course is the second half of our Beginner Gundog Training programme.

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Our 6-week Beginner Improver Course is the second half of our Beginner Gundog programme.

The Improver Course is suitable for dogs who have successfully completed the Beginner Foundation Course, or can reliably perform the skills covered in that course.

If you haven’t trained with us before but think your dog can demonstrate all of these skills (in an environment like a training field and with other dogs present), please submit a registration form, and we’ll be in touch to discuss this further. Select ‘Something More Advanced’ option on the form.

See How Much Your Dog Has Learned

This course culminates in the final week with a scored Beginner Gundog Fieldwork Test.

We will assess you and your dog versus specific criteria designed for their natural breed characteristics. There is a separate Fieldwork Test for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPR breeds*.

You are not in competition with other dogs. You and your dog just need to demonstrate the criteria to progress to the next level with either a Pass, Merit or Distinction based on your overall score. On passing the Beginner Gundog Fieldwork Test you will receive a certificate, exclusive silver colour-coded lanyard & rosette.

You will be assessed and scored in the following areas:

  • Heelwork: (on-lead) up to 20 metres*
  • Sit/stay: up to 60 seconds with owner at 20 metres distance*
  • Recall Whistle/Command: 20 metres distance*
  • Marked Retrieves: visible at 20 metres
  • Steadiness: no running-in
  • Hunting Pattern (hunting breeds only)*

* criteria varies depending on breed

Videos Demonstrating Every Exercise

During your course you will receive access to our online videos within our Gundog Training Academy.

The online material contains over 30 video demonstrations, taking you step-by-step through every single training exercise we cover in the classes. There are also detailed notes with every training exercise to provide additional information and support.

The online content will give you a clear structure to follow in your training sessions at home between classes.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE ACER GUNDOG TRAINING

ONLINE ACADEMY

VIDEOS FEATURING EVERY EXERCISE

With training support if you get stucK

MEMBERSHIP OF THE ACER GUNDOG TRAINING

ONLINE ACADEMY

VIDEOS FEATURING EVERY EXERCISE

With training support if you get stucK

Locations

  • Bourn (Cambs)
  • Steeple Morden (South Cambs)
  • Buntingford (Herts)
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All Courses Options

Beginner Gundog

Junior Gundog

Advanced Gundog

Beginner Improver Course

£210.00

Price includes VAT. All bookings subject to our Terms & Conditions

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Head Trainer & Director: Mark Taylor

Registered Address:
Acer Gundog Training Ltd, 41 High Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9AW    |    01223 901340 (during office hours)

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