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Handler Certification Levels
Intern Handler
- 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
Certified Handler
- 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
Goosedog Trainer
- 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
Goosedog Certification Master
- 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
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Goosedog Certification Levels
Beginner Goosedog
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
Started Goosedog
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
Professional Goosedog
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
Exemplary Goosedog
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