EDTUK Partnership Grade One – Online Training Programme
The EDTUK Partnership Grade One is the next step in the EDTUK training pathway and is designed for puppy/ dog owners who have successfully completed the EDTUK Foundation Grade and are ready to develop greater reliability, focus, and teamwork in real-life environments.
This professionally assessed programme builds on your foundation skills by introducing increased duration, distance, and distraction, while continuing to prioritise emotional well-being, confidence, and force-free training methods.
Prerequisite:
Dogs must have completed the EDTUK Foundation Grade before enrolling in Partnership Grade One.
Your Partnership Grade One purchase includes:
A structured Partnership-level training programme
Professional video assessment of each exercise
Personalised written feedback from qualified EDTUK trainers
Unlimited resubmissions at no additional cost
No deadlines — train at your dog’s pace
Digital Partnership Grade One Certificate
Digital Partnership Grade One Badge
A physical Partnership Grade One Rosette posted to your home
Your dog added to the EDTUK Achievement Wall on our website
This programme recognises not just performance, but calmness, confidence, and clarity of communication throughout.
Skills assessed
Sit (with duration, distance & distraction)
Down (with duration, distance & distraction)
Recall
Loose Lead Walking
Inspection (handling & cooperative care)
Chin Rest
Each skill is submitted via video and individually assessed to ensure welfare-led, reliable performance.
Who this programme is for
Owners who have completed the EDTUK Foundation Grade
Dogs ready to work with higher expectations
Teams wanting reliable skills beyond the basics
Owners who value professional assessment and recognition
Dogs trained using force-free, positive reinforcement methods only
How it works
Train at home, in your own time
Submit one video per exercise via email
Feedback provided within 7 days
Resubmit as often as needed until the standard is met
Progress is supported — never rushed
Why Partnership Grade One?
Partnership Grade One bridges the gap between foundation learning and advanced training. It is designed to proof skills, strengthen communication, and prepare you and your dog for Partnership Grade Two, while maintaining enjoyment and confidence.
Important information
Completion of EDTUK Foundation Grade is required
Force-free training methods only
This is a professionally assessed programme, not a self-study download
Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final and non-refundable