GUNDOG TRAINING
Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a complete novice wanting to start in the sport you’re very welcome.
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Whether you have a puppy that needs exposure to different situations and to train amongst other dogs while learning to manage that distraction or a dog already working at Open level and you are fine tuning your skills together, then we have events that should appeal to you. Make sure you check out other events on our Events page too
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We are extremely fortunate to have a range of highly skilled trainers who kindly volunteer their time at our summer training evenings and events. Many thanks go to:
Eden Parish - Tarnedge Labradors
Andrew Baker - SAFFRONLYN Labradors
Charlotte Brown - Maplecrest Gundogs
Anthea Shelley - Brockhills Dog Training
Graham Slater - Oakshot Gundogs
Paul Stogden - Facebook Page
Paul Wright - Farndale Training & Walk Up
Sinead Wilkinson - Mekoro Labradors
Mark Wilson - Cawood Training Ground & Sporting
Warter Priory – Warter Priory
Becki Thistle – Cardueae Labradors
Paul Hasney - Tattney Gundogs
Philippa Williams – Castlemans Gundogs
EVENING TRAINING FOR ALL LEVELS
2nd,16th & 30th April 2025
14th, 28th May & 11th June
Allerton Park & Ribston Hall
Nr Knaresborough
£10 per handler and dog (per session)
Our very popular Evening Training sessions resume in April 2025 starting at Allerton Park near Knaresborough then continue at Ribston Hall in May/June
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What can be better than training your dog amongst this stunning parkland with an amazing range of trainers and with like-minded people?
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These approx 2.5 hour training sessions are split into groups by ability of dog/trainer so that you get the most value out of it.
From Older Puppy/Pre-Novice level up to Open. We are fortunate to have a range of trainers who kindly give us their time. The list of trainers can be seen at the top of this page.
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If you'd like to know more or register your interest, click the green button above.

AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKING TESTS
3rd May 2025
Guisborough
£60 per handler and dog
£70 for non-members
includes lunch
A new venue for 2025, a training day on some fantastic ground near Guisborough. Ideal for people new to competing and/or with puppies or yet to win at novice level and wanting to improve this season.
Levels
Puppies 12 – 18months,
Novice Dog/Novice Handler
Novice
THE MORNING: will be training in a variety of Working Test Scenarios, trainers will explain what a judge will look for and how scoring works. Feedback and tips to build your handling confidence and prepare for success.
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AT LUNCH: while enjoying your lunch we will facilitate a discussion/theory session covering the requirments of the J regs, including eliminating faults, major faults and what gains you credit points. Plus etiquette on competition days, classification of classes and preferences, the different levels of judge and an overview of Field Trials. The aim is to give new people to the sport an understanding of the options and for those already competing, the opportunity to clarify any queries you may have.
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THE AFTERNOON: After lunch there will be mini mock tests, putting into practice what has been covered in the morning and over lunch.
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This day is perfect if you are thinking of entering our Working Tests at Busk Hill on 18 May.

WALKED UP TRAINING DAYS
Phil Smithies - Facilitator
4TH JUNE & 12TH JULY 2025
Cawood Nr Selby
£30 For Dog & Handler (10 places)
includes cold lunch
Preparing you and your dog for walked up competitions
On this this Walked Up Training Day, Phil Smithies sets up a number of examples for you and your dog that are designed to replicate scenarios typically found in Walked Up Working Tests
This day is open to dogs at any level and the retrieves will be set up to reflect each indiviuduals experience and ability.
Last year members attending praised the event for it's usefulness as well as it's opportunity to catch up with other handlers in a non-pressured setting. As a result of it's popularity we are putting on 2 days this year.
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FIELD TRIAL EXPERIENCE DAY
Graham Slater
9th August 2025
Thirsk
£75 For Dog & Handler (12 places)
includes Lunch
A unique experience with Graham Slater - A Panel Judge.
Graham has very kindly donated this day to the Club
This event offers invaluable insights and live examples for anyone contemplating Field Trialling for the first time in 2025-26 season or those who have had minimal experience competing at this level.
Spend the day with Graham Slater and experience what it’s like to run in a FT day. Run as a walked up day with dummies in sugar beet, including:
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Field Trial etiquette
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What to do when you arrive
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What to expect in the Gallery
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Variety of retrieves with your dog
Whilst this is NOT a training day, after each retrieve Graham will explain what you would have scored and why. He will also suggest what you could do to have improved your performance. This sort of information is exactly what you need to get trial ready.
