Junior Improver Course -

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

The Improver Course is suitable for dogs who have successfully completed the Junior Foundation Courses, 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 Junior 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 Junior Gundog Fieldwork Test you will receive a certificate, exclusive gold colour-coded lanyard & rosette.

You will be assessed and scored in the following areas:

Off-Lead Heelwork up to 30m distance*
Steadiness: up to 2 mins with handler at 30m distance*, steady to fall
Recall: from 30m*
Stop Whistle
Marked Retrieves: at up to 50m distance* & in cover
Memory Retrieves at 30m distance
Delivery To Hand
Directional Control: casting left & right, steady to throw
Hunting Pattern: including turn & hunt whistle cues*

* 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

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