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Grade One  -  what is it all about?

Retriever

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Sitting still takes practice.

Making a start: Grade One is about taking those first few steps on your gundog training journey and getting the foundations right.

Basic obedience: teach your dog to heel, sit, stay and come when he is called. 

Early retrieves: learn how to establish an enthusiastic retrieving habit in your dog.

Keeping it simple: Grade One test requirements are a simple but important basis for all future training.

 

SIX GRADES

   

One (beginner)

Two (Junior)

Three (Intermediate)

Four (Proficient)

Five (Senior)

Six (Master)

   

Which test should my dog enter?

Grade One Retriever is for dogs whose main role will be as a retriever.  It is also suitable for pet gundogs whose owners would like to enjoy a more active involvement with their dog and develop their pet's retrieving skills.  Read more about retriever awards...

Grade One Hunting Retriever is for dogs whose primary role will be as a hunter.  It is suitable for spaniels and any gundog intended to hunt and flush game in close proximity of the handler.  All HR tests include retrieving.  Read more about spaniel awards...

Grade One HPR is suitable for all HPR breeds of gundog and for gundog crossbreeds intended to hunt, point and retrieve.  Read more about HPR awards....

   

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