GPD Training - Initial
Course
In Graveley
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Graveley
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Course programme
Initial Course
General obedience and control
• Heel work on the lead including all paces and halting positions
• Five minute down stay with handler out of sight
• Two minute sit stay with handler out of sight
Agility
• 2.5ft clear jump
• 6ft long jump
• 4.5ft scale
• 6ft A-frame
Open Searches
• The dog and handler will demonstrate finding, indicating, and - if required - retrieving property in a specified area
• The dog and handler will demonstrate quartering and searching for a missing person
• The dog, on finding a missing person, will indicate by barking readily
Building Searches
• The dog and handler will demonstrate finding, indicating, and - if required - retrieving property in part of a building, on and off the lead
• The dog and handler will demonstrate quartering, searching, and indicating missing persons in part of a building, on and off the lead
• The dog, on finding a missing person, will indicate by barking readily
Man Work
• The dog will demonstrate protection of the handler against an attacking criminal
• The dog will chase and stop a fleeing criminal
• The dog will demonstrate the required control whilst the handler searches the criminal
Theory
• Arresting, questioning, and detaining procedures
• A basic understanding of kennel management and hygiene
• A basic understanding of grooming
• A basic understanding of first aid
• A basic understanding of dog nutrition
GPD Training - Initial