IMDT Partnership Grade Dog Training Classes in York

IMDT Classes in York

Looking for IMDT classes in York?
Our IMDT Partnership Grade classes provide a structured pathway from Grade One through to Grade Six, helping you and your dog build focus, engagement and real-life training skills.

Classes are held in Murton, York, and are suitable for dogs who have already learned basic training and are ready to progress further.

Owners attend from across the York area including:

• Murton
• Huntington
• Haxby
• Strensall
• Stamford Bridge
• Pocklington

Spaces are kept small to ensure each handler and dog receives individual support.

Grade One – Foundation Skills

To complete Grade One, the following six behaviours must be achieved:

✔ Loose lead walking
✔ Sit
✔ Down
✔ Recall
✔ Inspection (calm handling)
✔ Chin rest

This level builds essential foundations and introduces calm, cooperative behaviours.

Grade Two – Strengthening Foundations

Building on Grade One, dogs must demonstrate:

✔ Continued loose lead walking
✔ Continued sit
✔ Continued down
✔ Continued recall
✔ Clear jump
✔ Bow, spin, twist

This stage increases reliability and introduces more coordinated skills.

Grade Three – Focus & Control

Grade Three develops greater engagement and impulse control:

✔ Continued loose lead walking
✔ Search
✔ Emergency stop
✔ Meet a friendly stranger
✔ Continued clear jump
✔ Continued bow, spin, twist

This level strengthens real-life reliability and confidence.

Grade Four – Advanced Control

At this stage, dogs demonstrate more precision and independence:

✔ Continued loose lead walking
✔ Continued search
✔ Continued down
✔ Meet a friendly stranger with a dog
✔ Boomerangs
✔ Sendaway

This level enhances off-lead skills and directional control.

Grade Five – Knowledge & Precision

Handlers and dogs continue refining their teamwork:

✔ Continued loose lead walking
✔ Continued search
✔ Canine knowledge
✔ Continued sit
✔ Continued boomerangs
✔ Continued sendaway

This level blends practical skill with handler understanding.