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…
Training
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. …