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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 ParishTarnedge Labradors                                                     

Andrew BakerSAFFRONLYN Labradors

Charlotte BrownMaplecrest Gundogs                                          

Anthea ShelleyBrockhills Dog Training

Graham SlaterOakshot Gundogs                                              

Paul Stogden - Facebook Page

Paul Wright - Farndale Training & Walk Up                                    

Sinead WilkinsonMekoro Labradors

Mark WilsonCawood Training Ground & Sporting                        

Warter Priory – Warter Priory

Becki Thistle – Cardueae Labradors                                             

Paul HasneyTattney 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.

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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.

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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:

  • Field Trial etiquette

  • What to do when you arrive

  • What to expect in the Gallery

  • 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.

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