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SETTING NEW STANDARDS
FOR GUNDOGS
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The Grade One (Beginner)
Hunting Retriever Award |
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Hunting Retriever (HR)
awards are suitable for all gundogs who are being
trained for spaniel style gundog work. No
pedigree is required. The Grade One test is in
two parts. One field test pass is required for the
dog to receive the award of Beginner Hunting
Retriever. |
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Basic obedience
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Simple retrieves
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Details of each section are set out below
Click here for training guides |
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Is
my dog ready? |
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To pass the Grade One
field test your dog will be able to walk a short
distance at heel on a lead, sit
and stay whilst you walk away, come
when he is called, and carry out some simple retrieves. Check below
to find out just what is required. |
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starter kits |
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Grade One Beginner HR - obedience requirements |
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HEEL: The handler is required to walk his dog on
a loose lead from the line to the 15 yard sit
marker. Maximum 10 points for the heel.
SIT: The handler is required to sit the dog at
the 15 yard marker with one command, remove the
lead, and to return to the line without the dog.
. Maximum 10 points for the sit
STAY: The dog must remain seated for 30 seconds. The handler is allowed to give the dog
one ‘stay’ reminder either before returning to
the line, or from the line if he wishes to do
so. Maximum 10 points for the stay
RECALL: The handler will be required to recall
the dog from the line by voice or whistle
without undue delay and to replace his lead
without fuss. Maximum 10 points for the recall. |
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leads |
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Grade One Beginner HR - retrieving requirements |
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canvas dummies |
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RETRIEVE NO 1 A single marked retrieve on land
and in clear view at 15 yards. Maximum points 20
RETRIEVE NO 2 A
single marked retrieve on land and in clear view
at 20 yards. Maximum points 20 |
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Think you can do it? Need some help? |
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This
simple field test assesses the very first step in
the training programme of a competent retriever.
To take the test you will first need to register
your dog with The Gundog Club. Registration is
for life.
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