Grade 1 Assessment Requirements
For those wishing to go ahead with their Grade 1 Assessment there is a fee of £38 to the Gundog Club to cover the cost of the Assessor and their Stationery.
Retriever
Obedience requirements
HEEL: The handler is required to walk his dog on a loose lead from the line to the 20 yard sit marker.
SIT : The handler is required to sit the dog at the 20 yard marker with one command, remove the lead, and to return to the line without the dog.
STAY: The dog must remain seated for 1 minute. 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.
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.
Retrieving requirements
RETRIEVE NO 1 A single marked retrieve on land and in clear view at 15 yards.
RETRIEVE NO 2 A single marked retrieve on land and in clear view at 20 yards.
Hunting Retriever (Spaniels)
Obedience Requirements
HEEL: The handler is required to walk his dog on a loose lead from the line to the 15 yard sit marker.
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.
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.
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.
Retrieving requirements
RETRIEVE NO 1 A single marked retrieve on land and in clear view at 15 yards.
RETRIEVE NO 2 A single marked retrieve on land and in clear view at 20 yards.
HPRs
Obedience requirements
HEEL: The handler is required to walk his dog on a loose lead from the line to the 20 yard sit marker.
SIT : The handler is required to sit the dog at the 20 yard marker with one command, remove the lead, and to return to the line without the dog.
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.
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.
Retrieving requirements
RETRIEVE NO 1 A single marked retrieve on land and in clear view at 15 yards.
RETRIEVE NO 2 A single marked retrieve on land and in clear view at 20 yards.
Hunting aptitude
CONFIDENT EXPLORATION: The Grade One test requires that each HPR demonstrates a willingness to run and explore away from his handler
