The Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor Programme

The 14-month professional training and development pathway for those who want to teach pet gundogs with clarity and standards.

The Accredited
Pet Gundog
Instructor Programme

The 14-month professional training and development pathway for those who want to teach pet gundogs with clarity and standards.

Introduction

The Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor Programme combines structured learning, practical training, mentoring and professional development to prepare you to work confidently with pet gundogs and their owners.

Created by Lez Graham in 2016, the programme was the first specialist training pathway of its kind for pet gundog instructors and continues to develop alongside the profession.

What the programme offers

A structured 14-month training pathway
Online learning and guided study
Live coaching, mentoring and support
Practical instructor-training workshops
Professional and personal development
A supportive community of like-minded trainers
Preparation to teach The Pet Gundog approach
The opportunity to qualify as an Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor

yellow labrador retrieving a green canvas dummy

Is the APGI Programme
right for you?

Want to become professional pet gundog instructors
Are passionate about gundogs and their natural abilities
Want to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge
Value high professional standards and ongoing development
Are prepared to commit fully to an intensive training pathway
Have access to a suitable gundog with an interest in retrieving

Lez Graham teaching a group of APGI students in a field with trees in the background

Introduction

Created by Lez Graham in 2016, the programme was the first specialist training pathway of its kind for pet gundog instructors and continues to develop alongside the profession.

What the
programme offers

A structured 14-month training pathway
Online learning and guided study
Live coaching, mentoring and support
Practical instructor-training workshops
Professional and personal development
A supportive community of like-minded trainers
Preparation to teach The Pet Gundog approach
The opportunity to qualify as an Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor

Is the APGI Programme
right for you?

Want to become professional pet gundog instructors
Are passionate about gundogs and their natural abilities
Want to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge
Value high professional standards and ongoing development
Are prepared to commit fully to an intensive training pathway
Have access to a suitable gundog with an interest in retrieving

What becoming an APGI means

Knowledge

Develop a deeper understanding of pet gundog training, behaviour and the practical application of Lez Graham’s methods.

icon of a person teaching at a whiteboard

Confidence

Gain the practical experience and professional support needed to teach owners and their dogs effectively.

Recognition

Successful graduates earn the right to describe themselves as Accredited Pet Gundog Instructors and use the APGI branding.

What becoming an APGI means

Knowledge

Develop a deeper understanding of pet gundog training, behaviour and the practical application of Lez Graham’s methods.

Confidence

Gain the practical experience and professional support needed to teach owners and their dogs effectively.

Recognition

Successful graduates earn the right to describe themselves as Accredited Pet Gundog Instructors and use the APGI branding.

Dog behaviourist and Author, Lez Graham, MA standing in some rough ground with several gundogs.

Learn from the pioneer in
Pet Gundog^® Training

Lez Graham MA has been at the forefront of Gundog training for over 20 years and has unparalleled academic knowledge and experience in the subject.

The Accredited Gundog Instructor Programme was developed in 2016 to help instructors develop sound judgement, practical skill and clear communication through structured, thoughtful learning.

Recognised as a distinguished speaker, trainer, award-winning author and dog behaviour specialist, Lez holds a Master’s Degree (professional practice) in Canine Behaviour & Psychology.

Get The Prospectus

Learn from the pioneer in
Pet Gundog^® Training

Lez Graham MA has been at the forefront of Gundog training for over 20 years and has unparalleled academic knowledge and experience in the subject.

The Accredited Gundog Instructor Programme was developed in 2016 to help instructors develop sound judgement, practical skill and clear communication through structured, thoughtful learning.

Recognised as a distinguished speaker, trainer, award-winning author and dog behaviour specialist, Lez holds a Master’s Degree (professional practice) in Canine Behaviour & Psychology.

Get The Prospectus