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Training session for retriever skills with Guest trainer Phil Bruton. Phil has 30 yrs experience, is an A Panel judge, and has had 3 FTCh of his own (one of whom was a flatcoat).
Depending on numbers, there will be 2 sessions (10.00-12.00; 1.00-3.00), beginners in the morning, more experienced in the afternoon, but Phil will set the exercises to suit individual requirements.
Cost £25 per dog.
This event is being organised by Christine Gregory. For more information and a booking form please contact christinegregory860@gmail.com , Click here for a contact form
Kindly sponsored by Honeys Real Dog Food
Vale and West Gundog Club will be hosting their annual Novice Dog/Novice Handler (Unclassified) Working Test on Saturday 10th August 2019 at Ryden Farm, near Evesham Worcs.
This will be open to all 3 breed categories (HPR’s. Spaniels, Retrievers). The competition will be held under KC J regulations but will be open to non-KC registered gundogs. The test will consist of 4 elements and there will be a judge for each breed category with prizes awarded in each of the three groups.
The judging panel sees the return of last years Judges of
- Geoff Shore -Spaniels,
- Tony Orchard – Retrievers
- Derek Whitfield – HPRs.
Please note number of places are limited (Retrievers -15, Spaniels -12, HPR’s -10) and will be handled on a first come basis, based on receipt of application form and payment.
Entry fee per dog/handler combination
- Members is £10
- Non Members £15
For more information and to request application form, please email retrievers@valeandwestgundogclub.co.uk specifying which breed category you wish to enter or Click here for event contact form For more information on the Kennel Club J regs please click here to be taken to the Kennel clubs J regs mini guide on the Kennel club website. Look out of updates and more information on our Facebook page
Group training day for water retrieving. Details to be confirmed
Update
The Vale and West Gundog Club AGM
THE HUNTSMAN INN
FALFIELD
GL12 8DF
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Vale and West Gundog Club will be held on Sunday 20th January at 1pm at The Huntsman Inn, GL12 8DF.
All items for the Agenda must be received by the Secretary no later than one week prior to the AGM.
Following the formal part of the AGM, there will be an open meeting in order to set dates for events and activities, assign co-ordinators and discuss any other aspects of Club activities. Light refreshments will also be served and there is a pay bar.
To assist the smooth running of the meeting, please would you confirm your attendance as soon as possible either through the Members Facebook page or directly to Jules Morgan, Secretary. (jules@dogtrainingnaturally.co.uk)
We have booked HPR specialist Helen Phillips for a 3 hour Shoot Over specifically tailored to HPR’s and rough shooting.
More The cost for the morning to club members is £40 Spaces are limited 6 handlers and dogs. If you would like a place please email hprs@valeandwestgundogclub.co.uk for a booking form or by completing the the form below
A chance for members to complete the Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate on Dummies
More details to come
A fantastic opportunity for group water training with instruction from Helen Phillips in the grounds of The Lenches Lakes, Worcs.
More The session will cost £5 and you can do both sessions if you would like to. Spaces are limited to 10 handlers per session If you would like a place please contact Lynsey Moss via email Spaniels@valeandwestgundogclub.co.uk or by completing the the form below
There will also be an afternoon session held on the same day.
A fantastic opportunity for group water training with instruction from Helen Phillips in the grounds of The Lenches Lakes, Worcs.
More The session will cost £5 and you can do both sessions if you would like to. Spaces are limited to 10 handlers per session If you would like a place please contact Lynsey Moss via email Spaniels@valeandwestgundogclub.co.uk or by completing the the form below
There will also be a morning session held on the same day.
Open to Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs – Tests will consist of 4 elements and will be judged and run under KC J regulations.
UPDATED (26/03/2018) . . .
More Entry Fees: Members: £10.00 per dog, Non-members: £12.00 per dog. Spaces are limited to a total of 10 dogs in each group. Priority will be be given to Vale & West Gundog Club members but non-members are also welcome to take part. This event is aimed at Novice dogs and Novice handlers. There will be a judge for each breed category and prizes will be awarded in each of the three groups. The event is still in the planning stages and further details, including the judges, will be announced shortly. UPDATE (26/03/2018): All three group judges have been announced If you wish to enter or register interest then please email Sue Watkins sue@connectedcanines.co.uk
An opportunity for practice including waterwork as part of an informal group within the grounds of the Lenches Lake, Worcs.
More Spaces are limited to 10 handlers per session These sessions will be supervised by Kerry and Richard Gourlay. If you would like a place please contact Lynsey Moss via email Spaniels@valeandwestgundogclub.co.uk or by completing the the form below
There will also be a morning session held on the same day.