The Gundog Club Graded Scheme
We will be using the framework from the Gundog Club Field Tests which was launched in January 2006 to help people train their gundogs through participation in a non-competitive Graded Training Scheme.
Gundog Club Field Tests are open to all gundogs regardless of their ancestry. Pedigree papers are not required and cross-bred dogs are welcome to enter the scheme. Pet gundogs are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate.
The Gundog Club is working to raise standards in gundog welfare through the promotion of modern reward-based training methods, and the provision of caring and competent Accredited Instructors.
Until the arrival of the Gundog Club, all popular national gundog tests in the UK were competitions for fully trained gundogs.
The Gundog Club’s Graded Training Scheme has provided the first opportunity for gundog owners to have their dogs tested against a consistent national standard, instead of against other dogs.
Testing the dog throughout the entire training process helps to motivate our students and to encourage them to enjoy and complete their gundog training journey. Graded training helps to focus students on training in small and achievable steps which in turn enables our gundogs to benefit from modern reward-based training methods.
Qualifications and other accreditations
Gundog Training Academy qualified instructor.
Foundation instructor and assessor for the Gundog Club teaching grades 1-3.
Proud member of the Pet Professional Guild British Isles
Proud Member of the Pet Professional Guild British Isles
Advanced Canine Behaviour and Psychology Diploma with the PETbc.
Jill regularly attends workshops and seminars to keep her knowledge up to date.
Here’s some feedback from clients Jill has helped
Jill has helped me to understand why Frankie does what he does and addresses our issues
“Please do not be misled into thinking that Develop your Dog, Jill Thorpe, is only suitable for people who want to take their dogs on a shoot or enter gun dog trials.
I have a very cheeky working cocker, who is fundamentally the family pet. We had tried traditional puppy classes held in a village hall but they really weren’t stimulating enough for either of us and failed to address his challenging behaviours.
Jill has helped me to understand why Frankie does what he does and addresses our issues with activities that are broken down into manageable stages and allow us to have fun.
Jill’s enthusiasm for her work and commitment to force-free, positive training is so apparent in her love for the dogs. She’s very patient with the owners too!
I fully recommend Develop your Dog to anyone wanting help training any dog. I’m so glad we found her and can’t imagine what I’d have done without her!”
To help control Sasha whilst on walks and with her behaviour towards other people and dogs.
“We are now more confident on walks as we now know how to deal with her. We are no longer avoiding people when out but are actually looking for people to walk past. Sasha has responded well to the training techniques you have shown us and we are continuing to follow what you have taught us. The changes in Sasha are visible inside and outside the house.”
Gundog Training Courses
Have you got a gundog breed at home? Would you like to train him/her for the shooting field, or would you just like to train your dog to a high level? I can help with these scenarios.
Puppy Training Courses
When you first bring a puppy home it can be very exciting but daunting all at the same time, so I am on hand to come and guide you through those key canine development stages to ensure that your puppy grows up to be well-mannered.