• Must work under the supervision of a Level 2 Handler
• Pass the 100 question written test on goose biology and handling skills
• Only approved to work with Professional Certified Goosedogs on sites

• One year as an Intern Handler
• Pass the Goosedog Handler test
• Qualified to handle Professional and started dogs on site
• Send in online video of working your dog on several sites

• 3 years as a Certified Handler
• Qualified to handle all levels of Goosedogs on site
• Have 3 dogs trained by the handler pass all levels of Goosedog Certification
• Certified to sell trained Goosedogs

• Pass the extensive training program for Goosedog Certification
• Able to certify dogs for NAGA
• Able to test for Exemplary Citizen Program
• Put on clinics for certification and training

A Beginner Goosedog exhibits the following traits

• Stalking movement when birds are present (tail down and head down with no barking)
• Herding Instinct
• Pursues birds when released

A Started Goosedog exhibits the following traits

• All of the Beginner Goosedog traits
• Recall when birds are not directly in front of it
• Lie down
• Swims
• Walks on a leash

A Professional Goosedog exhibits the following traits

• All of the Started Goosedog traits
• Right and left flank commands
• Recall with little correction on birds
• Redirect to different groups of birds
• Ability to herd birds on the ground without disturbing the birds

An Exemplary Goosedog exhibits the following traits

• All of the Professional Goosedog traits
• Friendly toward strangers
• Sits and waits politely
• Lie down and stay capability
• Calm reaction to other dogs
• Not easily distracted from handler