{"product_id":"enhanced-skills-for-gundogs-monthly","title":"Enhanced Skills for Gundogs (All breeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOur Enhanced Skills for Gundogs sessions, led by Lynsey, are suitable for...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicker Gundog students who are ready to move up to an enhanced level or have had a 121 session with Helen.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If you have not trained with us before, please do not book this class without getting in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll breeds of gundog, plus any crossbreeds or other breeds that have a desire for retrieving and hunting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose working at GAP Level 3 and towards GAP Level 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose looking to work their gundog in the shooting field (rough shooting, beating and picking up).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlers looking to participate in working tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet gundog owners who want to continue gundog training beyond the basics as a fun hobby and to give their dogs an outlet for their natural hunting desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Enhanced Skills for Gundogs classes are held monthly.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you and your dog plenty of time to practice what you have learned in between sessions. The sessions are 3 hours long, so there is plenty covered. Each month, the tasks will be set to the ability of the dogs and handlers in attendance. Group numbers are limited to 10 dogs and handlers. This is a rolling course, there is no start or end date. When you and your dog are ready, Lynsey will invite you to move up to our breed-specific group classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEach month, the Enhanced Skills for Gundogs classes will show you how to train behaviours such as…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgression in the topics covered on other Clicker Gundog courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing a reliable recall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit, loose lead walking and heel work, duration in both the static and action behaviours, such as sit and heel work with distractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrieving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay, including the principles of clicker training and building valuable rewards in play that can be used to add strength to other behaviours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to settle in the countryside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of targets in progressing the retrieve and the stop whistle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding steadiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolation of cues from the environment and other distractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a training plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEach Enhanced Skills session will cover the above elements and then include one of the following main topics…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus in the environment\u003c\/strong\u003e: The foundation to building a solid recall. Introduction of distractions to the recall, isolating the recall cue from the environment and building powerful rewards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoing for a b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eumble:\u003c\/strong\u003e How to go for an off-lead walk in a distracting environment with your gundog. Using the 'this way' whistle, recall whistle, building observation skills, and learning to come away from distractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeelwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e How to walk together off lead, manage the environment and your expectations, understand the rewards and how to use them. Adding a cue to the behaviour and then isolating the cue from other environmental triggers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to shot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Making the correct association for the dog, and understanding how and when to reward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding duration\u003c\/strong\u003e in both static and action behaviours e.g., heel work and stays. Adding in Distance. Building loose lead walking in a challenging environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked retrieves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building the hand delivery, adding in difficulty using different terrain, distance, obstacles and incorporating shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing transitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving from one retrieve to another, learning to turn away from a distraction. Focusing on tasks with distraction. Learning to switch from hunting to bumbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater retrieves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressing the water retrieve to include more distance, steadiness and difficulty. Introducing shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteadiness:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the ability to stay focused on a task or respond to cues while ignoring all the other triggers that are present, especially in the environment. Learn how to isolate your cues. Build together exercises in retrieving and hunting and extending the transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop whistle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building the stop whistle into grid training with targets, introducing left, right and backs with retrieves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extending the difficulty in memories and blinds, including multiple retrieves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting patterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introducing stop and shot to the hunting pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clicker Gundog","offers":[{"title":"Sunday 25 October 2026","offer_id":55911098515833,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 22 November 2026","offer_id":55911098548601,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 13th December 2026 *Christmas Party for All Clients* 9am-4pm","offer_id":55911098581369,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunday 17 January 2027","offer_id":64624686236025,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3551\/0584\/files\/enhanced-skills-for-gundogs-clicker-gundog-training-worcestershire_jpg.jpg?v=1791222927","url":"https:\/\/clickergundog.co.uk\/products\/enhanced-skills-for-gundogs-monthly","provider":"Clicker Gundog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}