Novice Assessment Criteria 3 – Marked Retrieve (with steadiness exercise)

Novice Assessment Criteria 2 – Marked Retrieve

Start with the dog sitting by your side, throw the retrieve item out, and dog to sit steady until sent on the voice command, your dog should run out pick…

Novice Assessed Criteria 1 – Steadiness

Leave your dog in sit and walk out 8 paces to stand in front of your dog, throw a dummy to the left and right of your dog, one overhead…

General Rules For Certification Assessment – Foundation Level

General Rules Entry Fee: A £10 fee is payable for each certificate attempt at this level. Entry Period: You have 14 days to enter after registering interest. Entry requires both…

Assessed Criteria 8 – Foundation Level Hunting

Pre-plant an item in some long grass for your dog to find. Walk your dog into the area, and when ready, release your dog to start hunting the area (you…

Assessed Criteria 7 – Foundation Level Stop

Stop on recall. Leave your dog in a sit, walk out at least 16 paces (you should be able to walk away from your dog with your back to the…

Assessed Criteria 6 – Foundation Level Memory Retrieve

Walk the dog on a loose lead out at least 8 paces, sit your dog up and drop/throw the retrieve out just a little way in front (your dog should…

Assessed Criteria 5 – Foundation Level Marked Retrieve

Start with the dog sitting by your side, throw the retrieve item out, and your dog to sit steady until sent on the voice command, your dog should run out…

Assessed Criteria 4 – Foundation Level Informal Retrieve

Start with a dog by your side, and throw your retrieve item out, the dog is to run out (no steadiness required) pick up the retrieve, and return it immediately…

Assessed Criteria 3 – Foundation Level Sit Wait/Stay

Leave your dog in sit, walk 2 semi-circles around in front of the dog, then return to your dog to praise and release (dog must maintain a sit throughout the…

Assessed Criteria 2 – Foundation Level Recall

Leave your dog in sit, and take at least 16 steps away from dog (you should be able to walk away from your dog with your back to the dog)…

Foundation Level – Ready For Assessment?

  Congratulations on being ready for assessment! To have your entry judged, please: Check The Rules – Make sure you haven’t missed anything. Upload your entry to the Entry Facebook…

Assessed Criteria 1– Foundation Level Loose Lead Walking

Walk your dog on a loose lead at least 8 steps away from the camera, turn, and walk at least 8 steps back towards the camera, sit by your side…

Lesson 2 – Group Training Skills

Effective Strategies for Managing Dog Behavior in Group Classes In this episode, the importance of initial one-on-one sessions to assess a dog’s ability and temperament before joining a group class…

Lesson 1 Group Training Skills

In this lesson , Claire and John Denyer from Family Dog Services discuss the benefits and challenges of training dogs in group classes. They emphasise the importance of finding the…

Multi Dummy Video Training

Key elements include: Introducing Multiple Dummies: Start with two similar items to minimize distractions and gradually progress to different types and values. Value and Direction Management: Learn how to handle…

Video Training – Spaniel Tests

Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of Spaniel Working Tests with our comprehensive video module. This video offers an essential guide for anyone looking to participate in…

Furthering Your Hunting With Your Spaniel

Elevate your spaniel’s hunting skills with our concise masterclass. Discover advanced techniques, scent work secrets, and how to adapt to diverse terrains for a more successful hunt. Podcast Edition: LWDG…

LWDG INTERMEDIATE LESSON PLANS

Download Lesson Plans here LWDG Society Members can enter test here. Please note that the certification assessment cost is not included in the lesson plan cost and has to be…

LWDG NOVICE LESSON PLANS

Download Lesson Plans here  LWDG Society Members can enter test here Please note that the certification assessment cost is not included in the lesson plan cost and has to be…

LWDG FOUNDATION LESSON PLANS

Download Lesson Plans here  LWDG Society Members can enter test here Please note that the certification assessment cost is not included in the lesson plan and must be purchased separately….