Are you a Novice Handler or perhaps you have a young flatcoat in training for gundog work? If so the FCRS has a new training initiative for you. The FCRS Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme (Level 1) is a two day training programme suitable for novice (or more experienced handlers) with young or novice Flatcoats, who wish to improve their partnership with their dog and to gain experience in control, obedience, hunting and retrieving. The training will be delivered by a number of trainers at different venues around the country, corresponding roughly to the FCRS Working Test Areas. Each training…
Training
Training with Graham Home, Ripplecourt Gundogs
Training with Graham Home, Ripplecourt Gundogs, on his fabulous ground near Newtown, Powys (approx post code SY164AY). Five sessions, limited to 6 handlers, for good novice/open standard dogs. The sessions will be progressive, so ideally participants will book the whole course. There is ample time between sessions to do “homework”. Dates are (all Saturdays): 13th April 11th May 8th June 3rd August 24th August Cost £65 per day, so £325 for the course. Preference will be given to those attending all 5 days, but if you already know you cannot attend a session please let me know as this would not…
INTER AREA TEAM CHALLENGE – Saturday 15th July 2023
At Brockhill Farm, Brockhill Lane, Redditch Worcestershire. B97 6RB Meet: 9.15am for 9.30 Start Judges: Mr N Onens, Mrs S Onens, Mrs Helen Chatterton, Mrs J Gardener and Mr C Gardener. Details of entry have been sent to the Area Organisers: Central: Vivienne GatterMidland: Rachel Birch South West:Sara Thurgold Cotswold: Heather Harley Wessex: Keith Manley Eastern: Andrew Wilson Southern:Sarah Young NEFRA: Charlotte Smith SFCRS: Lindsay Kinnaird SFRC: Suzi Tagg Please contact your Area Organiser to express interest in taking part. It is hoped members are loyal to their Areas foremost but are willing to run for other Areas should the need arise. Entry is only through…
Update on Field Trials/Working Tests/SDC/SGWC/Inter-Area Team Challenge and training days
The Field Trial Sub Committee has met 3 times since February to organise the 2023 timetable. The “Forthcoming Working Events Diary” page has been updated to reflect this timetable. We would like to encourage all owners to participate in the programme of events either as a competitor or just coming along to help, watch and learn. If you would like to discuss any aspects of Gundog training please contact your Area Gundog Working Test and Training Organiser https://wordpress-1004805-4123449.cloudwaysapps.com/gundog-working-test-training-contacts/ or the Hon. Field Trial Secretary Jane Manley. …
Flatcoated Retriever and friends Funday and Training on May 21st 2023
Venue – Cocking Village Hall, GU29 0HU10.00am – 4.30pm Tea/Coffee and Biscuits on arrival £15.00 for dog and handler, £5.00 observer only, £2.00 children. Obedience and gundog training. Scurry.Showing, trimming, agility and much moreTalks and demonstrationsRAFFLE Cakes and Tea/Coffee at end of day ContactShirley Oxford 02392 264703 e.mail –[email protected]…
Back to Basics with Phil Bruton 25th/26th June review.
Last weekend (25/26 June) the FCRS put on Back to Basics with Phil Bruton . Everything was set up so the dogs of different stages of their training succeeded. The first day exercises were to get dogs to know the ground more and different areas so that they could be tested further the next day. It was a very relaxed atmosphere with plenty of laughs. All the dogs showed improvement on the second day. Phil explained how the exercises would be marked in an AV field trial and a working test and had us scoring each others attempts. Jane Calverley…
Introduction to Field Trials
Please see link below for further information: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Field-Trial-training-Days-for-new-handlers-version-3-2022.pdf…
FCRS COTSWOLD AREA NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER TRAINING
For people new to gundog training and working tests. The aim is to provide progressive training over 3 sessions and a mock working test (optional) may be added. Dogs should be at least 12 months of age and have a basic level of obedience with recall and sit/stay as a minimum. Dates: 9 April, 30 April and 21 May A number of venues may be used but all will be in the Alcester, Warwickshire/Evesham, Worcestershire area. Trainers: Rachel Birch, Graham Clelland and A N Other. Limited to 12 handlers, preference will be given to those booking all 3 days.Cost will be £10 per…
Training Days and Training Classes
WALKED UP TRAINING IN DERBYSHIRE * A day has been booked on October 6th 2021 for those interested in preparing for trialing or want to experience a walked up shoot day. Dogs must be used to retrieving game. This is a small day 20-30 with only 4 handlers aiming to have a minimum of 5 retrieves per person. The day on 6th October is now fully booked but it may be possible to arrange another day in Nov or Dec. Cost £75 and is eligible for a training subsidy from the Society. Contact Ron Lane to register interest in…
South West Area Training Information
Flatcoat training near Okehampton, Devon (same venue as last spring /summer) commencing Saturday 17th March with Steve Ashby and Helen Ford Contact Helen Ford if you are interested and for more information. Email [email protected] or Tel 01647 231526…
Training Dates
The training programme for the remainder of the year has been updated and hopefully you will find something of interest. The cost for some of the training days has been reduced from that detailed previously so don’t hesitate to check availability with the relevant organiser as places are limited, and to confirm your booking you will also need to pay for the day either by cheque or PayPal. We hope to see you at an event soon! …
South West Training Day 31/07/16
The South West area are holding a Training Day on Sunday 31st July 2016 near Cadover Bridge, Dartmoor. Please contact Sheila Neary on Tel: 01398 371537 or email [email protected] for further details….
Stop Press: Wessex Area Training Days
The Wessex Area are holding three training days: *2nd March 2014 – Woodland and Jump Training :£5.00 per dog – please bring your own refreshments, starts 10.00am.12th April 2014 – Walk-up training20th July 2014 – Water training – BEING RESCHEDULED for 17th August 2014 – At Avon Tyrell on River Avon *This is a fantastic ground with great variation so please take advantage of the landowner’s generosity. The venue is near Christchurch postcode BH23 8EP. Contact Jane and Keith Manley to book a place email: [email protected] or telephone: 01425 673108 for further details. …