{"product_id":"gta-enhanced-handlers","title":"2027 GTA Enhanced Handler's Course","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for those who have already been on our Handler's Course, the Enhanced Handler's Course, as the name suggests, will further enhance your knowledge and improve the quality of your skills as an ethical gundog handler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving covered much of the learning theory on the Handler's Course, the focus will be purely practical sessions to help you move on from the basics to a more intermediate standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gundog Trainers Academy Enhanced Handler's Course is suitable for you, if you... \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave attended the GTA Handler's Course at any point in the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a gundog of any breed, any age and any ability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre looking to move on from the basic to more intermediate level gundog behaviours and standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave passed your Gundog Assessment Programme Level 2 and are working towards your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGundog Assessment Programme Level 3 and above.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave passed your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eClicker Trainers Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) Level 1 and are working towards your Level 2.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre committed to taking your training further in the future and\/or would like to one day enrol on our Teacher's Course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModules one to three of the Enhanced Handler's Course will take place in Surrey while module four will be held at Kemble's Field near Pershore and Evesham for access to the shoot. The dates for 2027 are as follows:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule One - 19th to 21st April 2027, Surrey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule Two - 7th to 9th June 2027, Surrey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule Three - 9th to 11th August 2027, Surrey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule Four - 14th to 16th October 2027, Worcestershire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Enhanced Handler's Course will strengthen your knowledge and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003efurther improve the quality of your gundog training skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents of each module will be tailored to those attending the course. The focus of the Enhanced Handler's Course will be purely on practical work. While there will be in depth discussions to support practical sessions there will be no formal presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking towards Gundog Assessment Programme Level 3 and above, dogs will be taken through more complex retrieving and hunting exercises, water work, woodland work, finesse in handling, obstacles, using shot and launchers, plus more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Module Four, there will also be the opportunity to attend a live game training day at the Kemble's Field shoot, which has been set up and managed for the sole purpose of training. You will be able to participate in beating or picking up with your dog, depending on their breed and your preference. You will also learn about shooting etiquette and how to prepare game for the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Enhanced Handler's Course, you will be invited to take your Clicker Trainers Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) Level 2. This was developed by Kay Laurence at Learning About Dogs, and it is with her permission that we can assess our students and provide pass, merit or distinction certificates. For more information on CAP, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.learningaboutdogs.com\/project\/competency-assessment-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplease click here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will also be the opportunity to take a practical handling gundog assessment at the end of the course. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one evening per module, we go to a local dog-friendly pub for an early meal, which is a good opportunity to relax and get to know each other in a more social setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents booked onto our in-person courses also receive 10% off our online membership. If you would like to join the membership, please email members@gundogtrainersacademy.co.uk after enrolling on this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: If you choose to secure your place by paying the £500 deposit today, the remaining balance of £2,250 (£2,750 in total) is to be paid in full at least one month before the beginning of the course. 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