{"product_id":"gap-level-1-evening-classes","title":"Foundation GAP Level 1 Evening Classes (All breeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome along and get to understand what makes your dog tick. Get to know their desires and motivations, have fun together and build the foundation skills needed to work towards Gundog Assessment Programme (GAP) Level 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Foundation GAP Level 1 evening classes, led by Leanne, are suitable for…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll breeds of dog, including crossbreeds, that have a desire for retrieving and hunting and are aged 6 months and over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who is a complete beginner and has not done any gundog training before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandlers with experience of gundog work but without any clicker training experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose looking to eventually work their gundog on a shoot, whether beating or picking up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet gundog owners who want to train for fun and give their dogs a rewarding outlet for their natural instincts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwners who would like to build the connection and skills that help their dogs enjoy more freedom safely in the countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose looking to work towards GAP Level 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Foundation GAP Level 1 evening classes are held weekly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur classes will be held on Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm (see dates above). The course is made up of six classes. For those interested, there will be an additional and optional GAP Level 1 assessment after the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week, the tasks will build on the previous session. To get the most from the course, you will need to attend all classes and practise between sessions. The January class will be held in the barn and group numbers are limited to six dogs and handlers. The May class will be held outside and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egroup numbers are limited to eight dogs and handlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Foundation GAP Level 1 evening classes will work towards the Gundog Assessment Programme Level 1 which includes…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring while staying connected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Building towards a one- to two-minute ‘bumble’, where your dog explores the environment while maintaining a connection with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhistle recall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teaching your dog to return from the bumble while engaged with the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeelwork on lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Working towards a 30m route around three marker posts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSit on a verbal cue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developing a response to your verbal sit cue.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStay or wait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teaching your dog to remain in place after the lead is removed while you walk away to place a memory retrieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic memory retrieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Building towards sending your dog to a dummy they have watched you place and returning it to within 1m of you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSettling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replacing the lead and helping your dog remain relaxed for 30 seconds while you disengage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop whistle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developing one trained response to the stop whistle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked retrieves onto open ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Working towards retrieving a dummy your dog has seen thrown at a distance of 30m to 40m.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked retrieves into light cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Working towards a retrieve at a distance of 20m to 30m.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the course, we will focus on clear communication, rewarding the behaviours you want and helping your dog learn to manage excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery partnership progresses at its own pace. The course will help you prepare for GAP Level 1, with the optional assessment providing an opportunity to demonstrate your skills when you and your dog are ready. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll still benefit from the course if you don’t want to take GAP assessments, the framework simply provides a clear way to structure your training and build your dog’s skills step by step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clicker Gundog","offers":[{"title":"6th January 2027 - 6 Week Course Indoors","offer_id":63735537729913,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5th May 2027 - 6 Week Course Outside","offer_id":64984246321529,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3551\/0584\/files\/gundog-assessment-programme-level-1-clicker-gundog.jpg?v=1792771987","url":"https:\/\/clickergundog.co.uk\/products\/gap-level-1-evening-classes","provider":"Clicker Gundog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}