Pedigree can be verified at K9data for FTCH Adoraden Quinn
Pedigree can be verified at K9data for Ballagan Handa
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
FTCH Adoraden Quinn x Ballagan Handa Labrador Retriever Pups
Pedigree can be verified at K9data for FTCH Adoraden Quinn
Pedigree can be verified at K9data for Ballagan Handa
Friday, 21 December 2012
English Springer Spaniel Directional Gundog Training "Ella"
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Suffolk Gundog Club Novice Cold Game Working Test
Suffolk Gundog Club Novice Cold Game in Sugar Beet 5th August 2012
Judges Sarah Gadd , Peter Ebbs, Terry Strowger, Julian Mutimer
Winner Stewart North & Labrador Retriever Ballagan Handa
1st Stewart North & Ballagan Handa (Lab Bitch 21/03/08)
2nd Mr R Hunter & Longwalk Hawk (Lab Dog 31/09/10)
3rd Mr D Pavitt & Brindlebay Astra of Winterflight (Lab Bitch 10/02/05)
4th Mrs J Smith & Chilliwack Georgina (Lab Bitch 06/04/10)
COM Mrs T Chesser & Gunnerheath Fern (Lab Bitch 02/04/10)
COM Mr N Clitheroe & Tindall Dyna (Lab Bitch 14/08/10)
Report by Suffolk Gundog Club
Individual Scores
Judges Sarah Gadd , Peter Ebbs, Terry Strowger, Julian Mutimer
Winner Stewart North & Labrador Retriever Ballagan Handa
1st Stewart North & Ballagan Handa (Lab Bitch 21/03/08)
2nd Mr R Hunter & Longwalk Hawk (Lab Dog 31/09/10)
3rd Mr D Pavitt & Brindlebay Astra of Winterflight (Lab Bitch 10/02/05)
4th Mrs J Smith & Chilliwack Georgina (Lab Bitch 06/04/10)
COM Mrs T Chesser & Gunnerheath Fern (Lab Bitch 02/04/10)
COM Mr N Clitheroe & Tindall Dyna (Lab Bitch 14/08/10)
Report by Suffolk Gundog Club
Individual Scores
Saturday, 25 August 2012
Access to Gundog Health Records
Health Test Results for Gundogs!
If you have the Kennel Club Registration Number or Kennel Club Registered name of a particular gundog, you can now access health test results, not only for that particular dog, but also the parents, siblings and progeny. This information is available http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/mateselect/test/Default.aspx
We recently conducted a short survey of 25 Open Gundogs competing at a working test event, the results are as follows:
44% Tested Clear for Gpra (16% were hereditary CLEAR), although 56% remain NOT TESTED
32% Tested Clear for CNM (16% were hereditary CLEAR), although 68% remain NOT TESTED
72% Hip Scored (8% of those tested had scores above the BVA BMA Level), 28% NOT TESTED
36% Elbow Scored (All Zero), although 64% NOT TESTED
28% had current eye certificates.
56% had eye certificates within the last 24 months
72% had eye certificates within the last 36 months.
2 dogs had parents with AFFECTED HC, both of these dogs DID NOT have any Eye Certification on record.
Statistics should always be viewed with caution, but the very fact that this information is available to the public, allows potential breeders and puppy buyers to access a health history, which helps to reduce the risk of breeding potential disease.
The above sample shows that we still have a long way to go, before health testing is universally accepted. Hip & Eye testing programs are well established, although 72% without a current eye certificate, indicates a potential risk. The Kennel Club does not insist on any of these tests, so potential buyers need to make themselves aware of potential problems. Kennel Club Assured Breeders for Labrador Retrievers are required to identify breeding breeding stock with microchips, tatoo's or DNA profile and complete Hip Scores & Annual Eye Testing.
The ABS scheme only recommends Elbow Scoring & DNA test for prcd-PRA.
If someone is selling a cheap Puppy, then be on your guard and make use of the information avaialble to you!
Always insist on receiving copies of health certificates, pedigree's and registration documents, with this information to hand, you can conduct your own health research.
If you require any further information contact our professional Trainer Stewart North either by text 07836736868 or email.
If you have the Kennel Club Registration Number or Kennel Club Registered name of a particular gundog, you can now access health test results, not only for that particular dog, but also the parents, siblings and progeny. This information is available http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/mateselect/test/Default.aspx
We recently conducted a short survey of 25 Open Gundogs competing at a working test event, the results are as follows:
44% Tested Clear for Gpra (16% were hereditary CLEAR), although 56% remain NOT TESTED
32% Tested Clear for CNM (16% were hereditary CLEAR), although 68% remain NOT TESTED
72% Hip Scored (8% of those tested had scores above the BVA BMA Level), 28% NOT TESTED
36% Elbow Scored (All Zero), although 64% NOT TESTED
28% had current eye certificates.
56% had eye certificates within the last 24 months
72% had eye certificates within the last 36 months.
2 dogs had parents with AFFECTED HC, both of these dogs DID NOT have any Eye Certification on record.
Statistics should always be viewed with caution, but the very fact that this information is available to the public, allows potential breeders and puppy buyers to access a health history, which helps to reduce the risk of breeding potential disease.
The above sample shows that we still have a long way to go, before health testing is universally accepted. Hip & Eye testing programs are well established, although 72% without a current eye certificate, indicates a potential risk. The Kennel Club does not insist on any of these tests, so potential buyers need to make themselves aware of potential problems. Kennel Club Assured Breeders for Labrador Retrievers are required to identify breeding breeding stock with microchips, tatoo's or DNA profile and complete Hip Scores & Annual Eye Testing.
The ABS scheme only recommends Elbow Scoring & DNA test for prcd-PRA.
If someone is selling a cheap Puppy, then be on your guard and make use of the information avaialble to you!
Always insist on receiving copies of health certificates, pedigree's and registration documents, with this information to hand, you can conduct your own health research.
If you require any further information contact our professional Trainer Stewart North either by text 07836736868 or email.
Friday, 17 August 2012
Stapleford Park Shooting Championships 5th September 2012
Stapleford Park Shooting Championships 2012
Working Gundogs is looking forward to supporting this wonderful event with E.J Churchill Shooting Ground and Sturgess Land Rover
For more details
Monday, 13 August 2012
URC Bucks Attracting over 50 entries for Novice Handler & Special Puppy Tests
UNITED RETRIEVER CLUB (BUCKS AREA)
Special Puppy and Novice Handler / Novice Dog Working Tests
12th August 2012
If anyone was in any doubt that our sport was failing to attract new members, then they need to experience the hard work and enthusiasm of this club, who attracted more than 50 entries of which 2/3rds were Novice Handlers with Novice Dogs.
The qualification for this event is any handler or dog not having won
a) A Field Trial award including commended.
b) A 1st, 2nd, 3rd or reserve in an open working test.
c) A 1st in any previous novice working test or any test above novice level
d) A 1st in a combined puppy/novice test where separate awards for puppies were not given.
e) A 1st in a Novice Dog/Novice Handler Working Test or 1st in a puppy w/test
The event was held at Shardeloes near Amersham by kind permission of Mr E Bazzard and the Judges for the day were Mrs B Kuen, Mrs P Mattock & Mr Mattock, the directions were very clear, having travelled down from the Yorkshire Dales the previous day, I was a little tied so my margin for driving delays was a little tight!
On arrival the car park was full and the organisers were busy administering programs and arm bands to a lot of new people who had never entered a working test before, whilst the Judges and Stewards were surveying the ground in preparation of the tests.
I had a number of students running on the day, the youngest was 12 year old Byron Van Uden with Labrador Retriever Sady of Witchford (Lilly), who has taken a keen interest in working a dog.
I have always held the view that setting up a working test for novice handlers and special puppy is by far the most difficult of all the working tests classifications, the age range in the special puppy was 12 months, which can produce a massive difference in abilities and the level of experience in handling skills is very varied from no experience to well-schooled handlers, the age range of handlers was probably over 50 years! Not many sports can boost that age range of participation.
It was also encouraging to see a number of different gundog’s breeds in attendance; I have never seen so many flat coats at an event, I wish them all well, the breed needs dedicated working owners to survive, also present were a number of Golden Retrievers and one Chesapeake Bay Retriever and array of colour from the Labrador Retrievers Black, Chocolate and Yellow! (Yellow varies from the almost White to Red Fox).
The competitors were divided into 3 groups for 3 tests in the morning and 3 tests in the afternoon, there were no eliminations, if you failed a test you could precede to the next one.
Test 1, under Judge Mr P Mattock was a mark retrieve at some approx. 70m distance in long grass to shot, after picking the dummy a further dummy was thrown out on a similar line at a slightly shorter distance, when the dog was returning to the handler.
Test 2 under Judge Mrs B Kuen was mark retrieve with shot in water at some distance of approx. 50m followed by a blind at approx. 30m on the same line hidden on the edge of the brook line.
Test 3 under Judge Mrs P Mattock was a double blind to shot over a deep ditch, t
he difficulty here was not the distance of approx. 35m the gun was positioned on the left over the ditch nearly out of sight and the dummies were 40m away for the gun on the right!
Test 3 was by far the most difficult challenged for both handlers and dogs, which reflected in
the scores with 8 failures! At least half of these failures were in the first group of the day. It always difficult when you need to start with a blind and it was quite obvious a number of dogs had been trained to run to shot and need to concentrate more on diversion work?
It no easy task for the stewards who keep things flowing, especially with novice handlers not knowing the rules, but the majority coped very well with the stress, spectators we
re giv
en good vantage points and adequate shade could be found for waiting competitors.
A further 3 tests awaited those eager competitors, who had been analysing their weakness or failings over lunch, it gave me a chance to socialise some puppies out on the lead for the first time, who were more interested in the scraps and offerings of lunc
h!
Test 4 under Judge Mr P Mattock was a short walk up for a mark retrieve in water, which involved an approx. 25m swim to shot.
Test 5 under Mrs B Kuen was a walk up in
pairs out in long grass for a long mark approx. 80m, with the ground falling away from the handler.
Test 6 under Mrs P Mattock handlers were required to sit the dog, whilst the handler picked up a dummy themselves at a distance of 5m, w
hilst the handler was returning a mark retrieve
to shot was thrown out to prove the dogs steadiness and memory marking ability.
The day was concluded with a very well supported raffle, awards, teas and cakes, the winners gave their thanks to the land owners, judges and helpers.
Mr P Mattock on behalf of the Judges remarked “that he had enjoyed seei
ng gundogs from the other side” he thanked organisers, helpers and competitors for an enjoyable day and reminded competitors to read the rule Book!
Awards
Special Puppy
2nd Jacqui Crew with Millgreen Quartz (G.Ret Dog 24/7/11)
3rd Andy Wiles with Hatchfield Loki (Lab Dog 24/4/11)
4th Diana Stevens with Bedgebrook Shamrock at Wylanbriar (Lab Bitch 3/3/11)
COM Heather Walton with Cantabrica Indian Queen (Lab Bitch 19/4/11)
Novice Dog / Novice Handler
1st Sarah Winter with Trewater Cherwell (G.Ret Dog 16/5/08)
2nd Abbie Crawley with Almshoebury Persuasion of Riverlily (Lab Bitch 02/07/07)
3rd Lisa Murrell with Loveridge Sarah (Lab Bitch 07/08)
4th Sarah Meakes with Milfordheath Luther (Lab Dog 16/05/10)
COM Bob Allon with Cleodale Axel (FCRet Dog 16/04/09)
For more Pictures, Running Card & Scores visit our facebook account at Working Gundogs
Monday, 30 July 2012
Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Open Cold Game 2012
MCLRC AV Retriever Open Cold Game
30th July 2012 ~ Walked Up in Sugar Beet
Judges Cliff Chase & Chris Green
Stewart North & Russlayne Bracken of Northglen aka (Poppy) attended this event having had a 4 month break due a recent litter, we have been training hard over the last 3 weeks and this event was an ideal opportunity to get back into competition and enjoy some sugar beet training, "not a crop we see a lot of in Leicestershire".
The event was held by the kind permission of CJ Farms Limited and the chief steward was Mr. Paul Sykes with some excellent helpers.
After the usual introductions, the chief judge explained that the day was going to be organised as close as possible to a normal shooting day along field trial lines and as such all the retrieves would not be identical, they did not intend to eliminate any competitor during the morning session, but any dog having fault or failure would be eliminated in the afternoon.
The first 4 gun dogs lined up in the sugar beat and the dogs on the right where asked to pick the first of a double mark from their own guns the second dog was asked to pick the second bird from the same area. Then a similar exercise on the left hand side of the line.
On occasions 4 birds were in the air at the same time and dogs were sent whilst another dog was working. This gave some handlers the added problem of controlling their dog whilst others were being handled to their marks, the added distraction of other handlers whistling is typical of a normal shooting day!
Their is always an element of luck on these occasions as not every retrieve is identical, the handler just needs to deal with the task in hand and the judges marked accordingly, just because one dog needed the whistle on a mark did not rank it below another dog if the pace, style and drive pleased the judge.
Some competitors need to mindful that it is a dog that most pleases the judge on the day, both judges are shooting people and although they want to see a dog under control both wanted to see dogs that showed initiative, style, pace & drive.
After lunch 4 dogs lined up again for a mark retrieve in the centre of the line and a blind across the line. After all the dogs had completed the task, 11 dogs made the cut out of 30.
The numbers of those succeeding were 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 27, 30. The difference between all eleven dogs was just 4 points (71 - 75)
Russlayne Bracken of Northglen was number 27 so we were pleased to have made the cut, with just 71 points "only just made it"!. Four of the eleven dog were on 75 points numbers 5, 6, 9 & 26
The remaining retrievers were then asked to conduct a short walk up in two's for a double mark, the dog on the right need to pick from the right over a stone wall and the dog on the left needed to pick from the left over a hedge.
This where is Russlayne Bracken of Northglen struggled! the bird was tucked in behind the wall with no wind advantage and the handler could not see the dog unless it was out in the open we eventually got back to the area and picked, but the damage was done 8/20.
The writer is obviously biased :0) but it was interesting to note that only 2 of the final 6 dogs had to pick from the right, this was clearly a difficult retrieve and certainly one for the training round.
What was reassuring the dog that eventually won did pick from the right hand side and clearly did an excellent job with 15.5/20 marks
The final 6 dogs numbers 5, 9, 11, 16, 29 & 30 went on to pick a double mark, unknown to some handlers the 2nd mark was attached to a fishing line and whilst the handler was picking the first bird the 2nd mark was dragged to the hedge to simulate a moving bird!
Final Results
1st Number 16 Knottsberry Kestrel (Dog 19/03/07)Mr. J Walgates
2nd Number 11 Leacaz Leo of Lincswold (Dog 06/04/10)Mr. C Busse
3rd Number 9 Kenmillix Dark Phoenix (Dog 24/08/06) Mrs. P Marriners
4th Number 5 Partridge Flush of Russjancoe (Bitch 27/01/07) Mr. R Hodgens
COM Number 29 Lowsommer Win A Million (Bitch 19/06/08) Mrs. S Lowe
COM Number 30 Stanthorn Queenie (Bitch 09/04/09) Mrs. V King
More Pictures on our Facebook Account at Working Gundogs
30th July 2012 ~ Walked Up in Sugar Beet
Judges Cliff Chase & Chris Green
Stewart North & Russlayne Bracken of Northglen aka (Poppy) attended this event having had a 4 month break due a recent litter, we have been training hard over the last 3 weeks and this event was an ideal opportunity to get back into competition and enjoy some sugar beet training, "not a crop we see a lot of in Leicestershire".
The event was held by the kind permission of CJ Farms Limited and the chief steward was Mr. Paul Sykes with some excellent helpers.After the usual introductions, the chief judge explained that the day was going to be organised as close as possible to a normal shooting day along field trial lines and as such all the retrieves would not be identical, they did not intend to eliminate any competitor during the morning session, but any dog having fault or failure would be eliminated in the afternoon.
The first 4 gun dogs lined up in the sugar beat and the dogs on the right where asked to pick the first of a double mark from their own guns the second dog was asked to pick the second bird from the same area. Then a similar exercise on the left hand side of the line.
On occasions 4 birds were in the air at the same time and dogs were sent whilst another dog was working. This gave some handlers the added problem of controlling their dog whilst others were being handled to their marks, the added distraction of other handlers whistling is typical of a normal shooting day!
Their is always an element of luck on these occasions as not every retrieve is identical, the handler just needs to deal with the task in hand and the judges marked accordingly, just because one dog needed the whistle on a mark did not rank it below another dog if the pace, style and drive pleased the judge.
Some competitors need to mindful that it is a dog that most pleases the judge on the day, both judges are shooting people and although they want to see a dog under control both wanted to see dogs that showed initiative, style, pace & drive.
After lunch 4 dogs lined up again for a mark retrieve in the centre of the line and a blind across the line. After all the dogs had completed the task, 11 dogs made the cut out of 30.
The numbers of those succeeding were 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 27, 30. The difference between all eleven dogs was just 4 points (71 - 75)
Russlayne Bracken of Northglen was number 27 so we were pleased to have made the cut, with just 71 points "only just made it"!. Four of the eleven dog were on 75 points numbers 5, 6, 9 & 26
The remaining retrievers were then asked to conduct a short walk up in two's for a double mark, the dog on the right need to pick from the right over a stone wall and the dog on the left needed to pick from the left over a hedge.
This where is Russlayne Bracken of Northglen struggled! the bird was tucked in behind the wall with no wind advantage and the handler could not see the dog unless it was out in the open we eventually got back to the area and picked, but the damage was done 8/20.
The writer is obviously biased :0) but it was interesting to note that only 2 of the final 6 dogs had to pick from the right, this was clearly a difficult retrieve and certainly one for the training round.
What was reassuring the dog that eventually won did pick from the right hand side and clearly did an excellent job with 15.5/20 marks
The final 6 dogs numbers 5, 9, 11, 16, 29 & 30 went on to pick a double mark, unknown to some handlers the 2nd mark was attached to a fishing line and whilst the handler was picking the first bird the 2nd mark was dragged to the hedge to simulate a moving bird!
Final Results
1st Number 16 Knottsberry Kestrel (Dog 19/03/07)Mr. J Walgates
2nd Number 11 Leacaz Leo of Lincswold (Dog 06/04/10)Mr. C Busse
3rd Number 9 Kenmillix Dark Phoenix (Dog 24/08/06) Mrs. P Marriners
4th Number 5 Partridge Flush of Russjancoe (Bitch 27/01/07) Mr. R Hodgens
COM Number 29 Lowsommer Win A Million (Bitch 19/06/08) Mrs. S Lowe
COM Number 30 Stanthorn Queenie (Bitch 09/04/09) Mrs. V King
More Pictures on our Facebook Account at Working Gundogs
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Gundogs Labrador Retriever Puppies
Labrador Puppies ready 1st August ( Only 3 dogs now remain) Sire Ft Ch Eastdale Harry Dam FTAW Russlayne Bracken of Northglen. Kennel Club Assured Breeder, Free Insurance (4 weeks from collection) Full pedigree, health certification and awards for both dogs can be seen on my facebook page
Monday, 25 June 2012
FT Ch Eastdale Harry x FTAW Russlayne Bracken of Northglen
We now only have 3 dogs left ( 2 yellow & 1 Black) ready 1st August
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Labrador Retriever Puppies FT Ch Eastdale Harry
Labrador Retriever Puppies Born 1st June 2012
Kennel Club Assured Breeder
FREE Insurance protection available from collection for "Peace of Mind"
SIRE FT Ch Eastdale Harry "One of the best working Retriever in the UK" Qualified for the Retriever Championship 2010 & 2011, received Dipolma of merit in 2010.
Dam FTAW Russlayne Bracken of Northglen gained 7 field trial awards in her first full shooting season last year including 2 guns choice awards.
Both Sire & Dam are fully health Certified both certificates can be verified on both the kennel club web site or face book.
here are some links:
Russlayne Bracken of Northglen
Eastdale Harry
Facebook Profiles
Puppies will only be sold to working homes 07836736868
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Monday, 19 March 2012
Experience Wins the Day at URC Lincs Charirty Gundog Working Test
URC Lincs Charity Gundog Working Tests
Raithby, Spilsby, Lincs
18th March 2012
Members of the URC Lincs Committe held a Gundog Charity Event in aid of Cancer Research by kind permission of Mr. Robert Hall Jones, Martin Reeve and Mavis Enderby Shoot.
The Judges for the day were Mrs. Susan Lowe, Miss Gill Bell, Mrs Doreen Spencer, Mr David Haycock and Mr Casper Jonsen.
The event attracted 52 entries and involved five tests, with 2 retrieves on each test for a possible 20 marks per test.
Open gundogs on Test 1, needed to pick a blind after being presented with a water distraction, the blind was placed on the end of a cover strip over undulated ground with a break in the cover, handlers need to get their gundogs through the cover and out into the open ground to wind the dummy. Most of the problems created were dogs wanting to pull into the cover.
After picking the blind, the gundogs were then asked to pick the mark on the water. In the novice test the gundogs were asked to pick the mark first and the blind was closer to the mark but in the cover.
Open gundogs on Test 2, was a double mark over water were the handler needed to pick the first dummy thrown and then the second dummy in your time, the novice gundogs presumably had a choice which dummy to pick first.
Open gundogs on Test 3, needed to pick a long blind in cover after a mark distraction in heavy cover, novice gundogs picked the mark first.
Open gundogs on Test 4, was a picking up exercise in a spinney were 2 of a possible 3 dummies needed to be picked, I presume the novice dogs had the same exercise at at closer distance.
Open gundogs on Test 5 was a walk up with 2 dogs and a double mark, each gundog needed to honor the other gundog.
The day concluded with a superb Bar B Que and raffle and auction followed by the prize giving, the day was organised exceptionally well and know doubt raised a considerable sum for the charity.
Running Order
Results
Raithby, Spilsby, Lincs
18th March 2012
Members of the URC Lincs Committe held a Gundog Charity Event in aid of Cancer Research by kind permission of Mr. Robert Hall Jones, Martin Reeve and Mavis Enderby Shoot.
The Judges for the day were Mrs. Susan Lowe, Miss Gill Bell, Mrs Doreen Spencer, Mr David Haycock and Mr Casper Jonsen.
The event attracted 52 entries and involved five tests, with 2 retrieves on each test for a possible 20 marks per test.
Open gundogs on Test 1, needed to pick a blind after being presented with a water distraction, the blind was placed on the end of a cover strip over undulated ground with a break in the cover, handlers need to get their gundogs through the cover and out into the open ground to wind the dummy. Most of the problems created were dogs wanting to pull into the cover.
After picking the blind, the gundogs were then asked to pick the mark on the water. In the novice test the gundogs were asked to pick the mark first and the blind was closer to the mark but in the cover.
Open gundogs on Test 2, was a double mark over water were the handler needed to pick the first dummy thrown and then the second dummy in your time, the novice gundogs presumably had a choice which dummy to pick first.
Open gundogs on Test 3, needed to pick a long blind in cover after a mark distraction in heavy cover, novice gundogs picked the mark first.
Open gundogs on Test 4, was a picking up exercise in a spinney were 2 of a possible 3 dummies needed to be picked, I presume the novice dogs had the same exercise at at closer distance.
Open gundogs on Test 5 was a walk up with 2 dogs and a double mark, each gundog needed to honor the other gundog.
The day concluded with a superb Bar B Que and raffle and auction followed by the prize giving, the day was organised exceptionally well and know doubt raised a considerable sum for the charity.
Running Order
Results
Friday, 16 March 2012
Gundog Training Schedule Easter & Bank Holiday
We have amended our gundog training schedule to reflect Easter & Bank Holiday Dates,
Further details of these course can be found on this link
Further details of these course can be found on this link
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Gundog Website Rankings March 2012
We have taken all our data from alexa.com which is the world’s leading web information company and compiled a number of tables covering essential data on worldwide traffic, UK traffic rankings and time on site, the majority of these websites have high ranking in search engines results pages for specific keywords, but you do occasionally find websites on search pages which have very low traffic.
1 thekennelclub.org.uk 163722
2 thegundogclub.co.uk 220297
3 shootinguk.co.uk 538809
4 workinghprs.com 548791
5 workinggundogs.co.uk 614787
6 basc.org.uk 784136
7 ukgundogs.org 927583
8 gundogtrainingforum.co.uk 1100443
9 thefield.co.uk 1469354
10 sportingsaint.co.uk 1763951
More Information for Uk rankings can be found here
1 thekennelclub.org.uk 163722
2 thegundogclub.co.uk 220297
3 shootinguk.co.uk 538809
4 workinghprs.com 548791
5 workinggundogs.co.uk 614787
6 basc.org.uk 784136
7 ukgundogs.org 927583
8 gundogtrainingforum.co.uk 1100443
9 thefield.co.uk 1469354
10 sportingsaint.co.uk 1763951
More Information for Uk rankings can be found here
Monday, 5 March 2012
Grade 1 Gundog Training Hartwell, Northamptonshire 25th March
We start Grade 1 Group Gundog Training at Hartwell in Northamptonshire on Sunday 25th March at 2pm (Remember the Clocks change on this day).
Anyone interested in puppy or foundation training covering basic obedience and retrieving is welcome to attend providing your dog is at least 6 months old.
If your dog is younger than 6 month, or you are unsure about which graded group to join, we would advise a pre training assessment, before booking online.
Its never too late to start and your confidence will grow, when your dog starts to behave in company.
All our gundog training courses are structured for a set number of tasks in a set number of weeks, but they do not suit every handler and gundog. Those handlers or gundogs who require more 1:1 training with greater flexibility of training tasks should book a private course with our trainer.
Take a look our training acheivements, all course are design to stimulate your dogs natural ability and make you a better handler, in difficult situations. You are not restricted by pedigree status or type of dog.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Cost £150 8 weeks
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Anyone interested in puppy or foundation training covering basic obedience and retrieving is welcome to attend providing your dog is at least 6 months old.
If your dog is younger than 6 month, or you are unsure about which graded group to join, we would advise a pre training assessment, before booking online.
Its never too late to start and your confidence will grow, when your dog starts to behave in company.
All our gundog training courses are structured for a set number of tasks in a set number of weeks, but they do not suit every handler and gundog. Those handlers or gundogs who require more 1:1 training with greater flexibility of training tasks should book a private course with our trainer.
Take a look our training acheivements, all course are design to stimulate your dogs natural ability and make you a better handler, in difficult situations. You are not restricted by pedigree status or type of dog.
Terms & Conditions Apply
Cost £150 8 weeks
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Walked Up Gundog Training Newark Nottinghamshire
Thank you Stewart,
Yesterday, wasn't all bad. It was wonderful to see the dogs enjoying themselves and doing what they are breed for. Also, the group where friendly and we could openly share in our discomfort with the weather.
Ms S March, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Yesterday, wasn't all bad. It was wonderful to see the dogs enjoying themselves and doing what they are breed for. Also, the group where friendly and we could openly share in our discomfort with the weather.
Ms S March, Newark, Nottinghamshire
Walked Up Gundog Training Towcester, Northamptonshire
Thanks for the day, I use to think I was pretty hardy when it came to braving the elements (initially only had t-shirt and wax jacket on) but that was probably the coldest I have ever been and I seriously need to invest in some appropriate attire if I’m to do that again in those conditions!
Apart from the weather I really enjoyed the day, especially the afternoon session and I was really pleased with Milly and her retrieve skills. I remember not so long ago doing Grade II and she couldn’t retrieve blind from 10 yards in cover! Wouldn’t go more than 5 yards from me if she couldn’t see it first, so to pick up blind from the woods in what must have been 80 yards, I was extremely happy.Mr. B Cleave, Towcester, Northants
Walked Up Gundog Training Feedback Cambridge
Thank you for yesterday! It was worth walking through the freezing sleet and mud to get Algy happily retrieving in amongst all the noise and bullets in the woods! A triumph as far as we were concerned so thank you very much!!
Mrs S Sharmon, Peterborough , Cambridge
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Why does my Gundog Roll in Fox Poo
Why does my gundog roll in fox poo?
Is a question , I get asked alot about!
The complex answer is "it's in the genes", it is an intelligent way of masking your own scent from the prey you are hunting!
So if you chastise your gundog for doing so, you will be attempting to modify the way the gundog wants to do their job !
Changing unwanted behaviour is best acheived by giving the gundog, something much more interesting to eat or do, if you have bored the gundog to death with too many treats and retrieves, fox poo is more more exciting!
Chastising your gundog when they recall smelling aweful, is one sure way to prevent them recalling quickly on the next occasion!
If you can catch them in the act and pull a rabbit out of your hat, I guarantee you the gundog will stop what it is doing, and suddenly become more interested in what you are doing!
The real art of training a gundog is keeping it interested
for more inforamtion about training your gundog vist our website
or contact Stewart North on 07836736868 or email
Is a question , I get asked alot about!
The complex answer is "it's in the genes", it is an intelligent way of masking your own scent from the prey you are hunting!
So if you chastise your gundog for doing so, you will be attempting to modify the way the gundog wants to do their job !
Changing unwanted behaviour is best acheived by giving the gundog, something much more interesting to eat or do, if you have bored the gundog to death with too many treats and retrieves, fox poo is more more exciting!
Chastising your gundog when they recall smelling aweful, is one sure way to prevent them recalling quickly on the next occasion!
If you can catch them in the act and pull a rabbit out of your hat, I guarantee you the gundog will stop what it is doing, and suddenly become more interested in what you are doing!
The real art of training a gundog is keeping it interested
for more inforamtion about training your gundog vist our website
or contact Stewart North on 07836736868 or email
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Kennel Club Assured Breeder Update
We have just recieved our latest copy of the kennel club Assured breeder news Update Feb 2012
Copy can be read here
There have been a number of health tests added to the scheme for certain breeds, in particular in recommends for Golden Retrievers:
Bitches under 18 months not to produce a litter and over 18 months only produce 1 litter per year.
One of the biggest changes to the Assured breeders scheme is that it now caters for Stud Dogs, Assured Breeders are expected to draw up a "Contract of Stud Service" for each service performed, which must include details and results of relevent health tests.
There is a headline "RSPCA campaign fails to address the real issues" the writer is certainly no fan of the RSPCA, because of its stance on hunting with dogs, but I do find my self criticising the Kennel Club again for using words like "misdirected" and fail to address.
The RSPCA have a very valid point "bred for looks, born to suffer" the kennel club cannot criticise others when there own back yard has not been cleaned up.
This organisation really does need outside help!
The whole issue smacks of hypocrisy and double standards, when Kennel Club Judges and Award Winners receive credit for breeding unhealthy dogs, the kennel club is complicit with its action by allowing the registration of pups, born from unhealthy dogs.
Copy can be read here
There have been a number of health tests added to the scheme for certain breeds, in particular in recommends for Golden Retrievers:
Bitches under 18 months not to produce a litter and over 18 months only produce 1 litter per year.
One of the biggest changes to the Assured breeders scheme is that it now caters for Stud Dogs, Assured Breeders are expected to draw up a "Contract of Stud Service" for each service performed, which must include details and results of relevent health tests.
There is a headline "RSPCA campaign fails to address the real issues" the writer is certainly no fan of the RSPCA, because of its stance on hunting with dogs, but I do find my self criticising the Kennel Club again for using words like "misdirected" and fail to address.
The RSPCA have a very valid point "bred for looks, born to suffer" the kennel club cannot criticise others when there own back yard has not been cleaned up.
This organisation really does need outside help!
The whole issue smacks of hypocrisy and double standards, when Kennel Club Judges and Award Winners receive credit for breeding unhealthy dogs, the kennel club is complicit with its action by allowing the registration of pups, born from unhealthy dogs.
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