Dukeries Gundog Club AV Open Spaniel Working Test 2014

Dukeries Gundog Club AV Open Spaniel Working Test

Beeswax Estate, Judges Steve Russell & Sam Fulwood

7th April 2014

Another tough day at the office, and another first for East Midlands Gun dog Trainer Stewart North.

Stewart and his Working Cocker Toadspannel Foxey at Northglen (Pip) had never been in a 3 dog run off for FIRST place in an Open AV Spaniel Working Test, the other two dogs were English Springer Spaniels.

Unfortunately Stewart made the wrong call and kept Pip's hunting pattern a wee too tight, this cost him first place on this occasion.

A very well organised day, nice ground, great helpers, good judges.

Stewart & Pip came 3rd and won a bottle in the raffle...if only every day was like this!

Winner Buccleuch Spinner ESS D 310509 handled by Mr K Farmer

2nd Place Belvden Barns Stormer ESS D 030911 handled by Mr D Barnes

3rd Place Toadsspannel Foxey at Northglen Cocker B 200811 handled by Stewart North

COM's Breckswood Lightening ESS D 271210 handled by Peter Jackson, Helmsway Hagen ESS D 160210 handled by Eric Elwick, Whitehope Aspen ESS D 280307 handled by Linda Shipley

Dove Valley Working Gundog Club Open Spaniel Working Test Chatsworth 2014

Working Cocker FTAW Toadspannel Foxey at Northglen (Pip) owned, trained and handled by Stewart North gained her first Open Working Test Award on Sunday 30th March 2014 at the prestigious Chatsworth Estate. Pip often finds herself competing with a number of English Springer Spaniels and holds her own when it comes hunting style, pace and drive, she is a real pleasure to watch, despite being difficult to drive at times. She handled both her mark and blind retrieve very confidently, Just let herself down a bit on steadiness when another dog was working, which denied her a higher place.

Winner Rosebay Harvey ESS D 111211 handled by Dave Moore

2nd Place Follyview Apollo ESS D 070710 handled by Neil Satchwell

3rd Place Gannowefell Tigers Eye ESS D 280610 handled by Simon Blackwell

4th Place Toadsspannel Foxey at Northglen Cocker B 200811 handled by Stewart North Working Gundogs

COM's Lisburn Judy Cocker B 020612 handled by Mr K Gaskell, Skitters Monty ESS D 100511 handled by Mr T Frost

Gundog Water Training Weekend 22nd & 23rd February Stapleford Park

Group Gundog Water Training Weekend

February 22nd/23rd 2014

Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray,

Leicestershire, LE14 2EF

 

Beginners Course ~ Dogs that have not entered water before, or that will enter water but are not steady to other dogs with a training aid thrown into water. Dogs that will not take direction direction or recall when in water, will be suitable for this course.

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Novice Course ~ Dogs that are steady to other dogs in water, dogs that will go over water for a retrieve and return, dogs with poor delivery, dogs that have poor directional control and need improving with water distraction work will be suitable for this course.

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Intermediate Course ~ Dogs that will enter water confidently handle a distraction and retrieve a simple blind over water will be suitable for this course. These dogs will be asked to swim greater distances and learn to work whilst other dogs are working.

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Advance Course ~ Dogs that will swim greater distances for marks & blinds and handle heavy distractions at difficult angles with obstacles and fast flowing water
 

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We are very fortunate to have access to this wonderful estate, to simulate a number of gundog tasks, which would occur during the shooting season. Tea, Coffee & Soup will be provided for those who book multiple sessions and want to train different dogs. Please note young dogs soon get tired after being trained on water so it would be advisable to book a training session on alternate days or with a 2 hour break during the day. Accommodation can be organised. See Booking Form for details. Each Course will last approx 2 hrs, which enables you to swap dogs or give your dog a rest in between different courses. 

Times, Grades and Costs are covered on the booking form.

Grade 2 Group Gundog Training Rutland March 2014

Grade 2 Group gundog training is suitable for any gundog breed over 6 months of age (no age limit), the typical dog that joins this course are Retrievers, Spaniels and HPR group, we have occasionally allowed dogs outside of the breed group to attend, if they demonstrate an ability to learn the tasks of a working gundog. the Course will last 8 weeks for 1 hour per week. On the 8th week students have the option to be assessed and gain a certificate of achievement, which is independently carried out by an external assessor.

 The majority of students attending these courses are ordinary pet gundog owners, looking to improve their dogs behavior and stimulate their companion above the normal activity level. The structure of the training is designed to complete various training tasks from the very basic to a more advanced working gundog, which some students may wish to get involved on a local shoot or gundog competition.

Whatever your needs our instructor has 15 years experience to help you.

Details of Venues, Costs, Dates and Times can be found on the Grade 2 Booking Form.

Anyone unsure about attending such a course, would be advised to book a Pre Training Assessment. This gives prospective students the chance to meet the instructor and attend some of our training grounds, where we can assess your dogs potential for the course.

What can you expect from attending a Grade 2 Course:

Basic Heel work off the lead without pulling
Basic Steadiness at short distance incorporating a sit and stay command off the lead.
Basic Recall from a short distance with and without a training aid.
Basic Delivery of training aid.
Basic Stop Whistle Command.
Simple Mark Retrieve without running in.
Simple Memory Mark Retrieve.
Basic Directional Control.

The courses are designed to be progressive and we currently have an 80% pass rate with 25% obtaining distinction level, unfortunately not everyone passes first time such are the demands of the course. What we can guarantee is that every dog will improve in some task if you attend every week.

Everyone who pass the course finish with a level of achievement, which is very satisfying without subjecting themselves to the normal competition arena of working or show gundogs.

English Springer Spaniel Directional Gundog Training "Ella"

Hope you enjoy this short directional retrieve with English Springer Spaniel Ella who is currently in for Residential Training as a Peg Dog required for the 2013/14 shooting season, Ella has been with us for 3 weeks so far!

Welcome New Client Yvonne Flavell & ESS Teasel

Yvonne and Teasel recently started private 1:1 sessions covering Grade 1, 2 & 3 foundation work, this little spaniel at 7 months completed G1 & G2 in 3 weeks and started developing a hunting pattern in our pens at a very early age. Training was interupted as Teasel came into season last week. This is definately one dog to watch during the shooting season.