IMDT Owners Grades

About the  Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)
The IMDT was founded in 1999 by Steve Mann who is a well known trainer/behaviourist in the UK. It has about a network of 350 qualified trainers and over 8,000 trainers and owners have attend classes and lectures.

All IMDT trainers adhere to a code of conduct so you can be sure that only modern reward based methods will be recommended. In addition, all members have passed a theoretical assessment and rigorous practical we also undertake continuous professional development to stay up to date, plus re-assessment every two years.

IMDT GRADES
Each Grade sets out a group of behaviours for the dog and handler to work towards achieving over a period of 6 weeks (this period can be extended where required), adding more duration, distance and distraction for each level.

A certificate is issued when the dog achieves the required standard at each level.

IMDT GRADE 1
6 Exercises to be completed at Grade 1 Level:
Loose Lead Walking
Sit
Down
Recall
Body Inspection
Trick (Touch or chin rest)
You can find more information about IMDT Grade 1 in this PDF download.

IMDT GRADE 2
6 Exercises to be completed at Grade 2 level:
Loose Lead Walking
Sit
Down
Recall
Clear Jump
Tricks x3 (Bow, Spin, Twist)
You can find more information about IMDT Grade 2 in this PDF download.

IMDT GRADE 3
6 Exercises to be completed at Grade 3 level:
Loose Lead Walking
Search
Emergency Stop
Meet a Friendly Stranger
Clear Jump
Tricks x3 (Bow, Spin, Twist)

You can find more information about IMDT Grade 3 in this PDF download.

More information to come soon on grades 4 and 5.