BASED ON ORIGINAL MATERIAL BY PIPPA MATTINSON, UPDATED BY HEATHER JULIE CLAYTON FOR THE GUNDOG CLUB – OCTOBER 2022. With casting back we need to think about all the different factors of difficulty that are involved. The very first few times you cast your gundog back, he should be sitting in a specific position, in a specific …
Handling your gundog: casting
BASED ON ORIGINAL MATERIAL BY PIPPA MATTINSON, UPDATED BY HEATHER JULIE CLAYTON FOR THE GUNDOG CLUB – APRIL 2022 For those working towards Grade 2 and Grade 3, this is a resource for those wanting to teach their gundogs to handle at a distance. In a previous article, we covered the types of retrieve, and the …
Oxfordshire Gundog Club instructor – Emily Wickham
The Trustees are delighted to welcome Emily Wickham to the list of accredited force free Gundog Club instructors, covering Oxfordshire. Emily specialises in spaniels, although also trains Labradors, and she is passionate about helping pet gundog owners lead a fulfilling life with their dogs through gundog training. Read more about Emily and contact her here:https://thegundogclub.co.uk/oxfordshire-gundog-trainer…/
The Gundog Club grades: what’s the point?
BASED ON ORIGINAL MATERIAL BY PIPPA MATTINSON, UPDATED BY HEATHER JULIE CLAYTON FOR THE GUNDOG CLUB – OCTOBER 2021 Gundog training can seem complicated. And in some ways, it is. It helps to have a clear path to follow, a plan. This helps us to make our way from one step, to the next, without worrying …
Wiltshire (and North Hampshire) Gundog Trainer: Jill Thorpe
We are so happy to welcome Jill Thorpe as our new instructor for Wiltshire. Contact Jill via the form on the website here.
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Christel Holtrop – interview
https://thegundogclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Christel-interview.pdfA lovely interview in www.dejachthond.nl of our trainer in the Netherlands, Christel Holtrop. Click here to read the full interview.
Passing Grade Three
A complete guide to preparing for the Grade Three Field Test. TITLE: Passing Grade Three – Intermediate Retriever SUBJECT: Grade Three Retriever Training AUTHOR: Pippa Mattinson DETAIL: Spiral bound, soft-back, wipe clean covers, opens flat. Buy it now for £17.99 with FREE P&P. This guide is the third in the ‘Gundog Club’ retriever training series. It is aimed …
Passing Grade Two
A complete guide to preparing for the Grade Two Field Test. TITLE: Passing Grade Two – Junior Retriever SUBJECT: Grade Two gundog / obedience training AUTHOR: Pippa Mattinson DETAIL: Spiral bound, soft-back, wipe clean covers, opens flat. Order your copy here: Passing Grade Two £17.99 GBPPassing Grade 1 + Passing Grade 2 £29.99 GBP Special Offer: Save £5.99 when …
The Right Start
A complete guide to puppy care and training, for the first six months. TITLE: The Right Start SUBJECT: Puppy Care and Training for gundogs AUTHOR: Pippa Mattinson DETAIL: Spiral bound, soft-back, wipe clean covers, opens flat. Order your copy here: The Right Start £17.99 GBPThe Right Start + Passing Grade 1 £29.99 GBP Special Offer: Save £5.99 when you …
Passing Grade One
A complete guide to how to prepare for the Grade One Field Test. TITLE: Passing Grade One SUBJECT: Very first steps in gundog / obedience training AUTHOR: Pippa Mattinson DETAIL: Spiral bound, soft-back, wipe clean covers, opens flat. Order your copy here: Passing Grade 1 £17.99 GBPPassing Grade 1 + Right Start £29.99 GBP Special Offer: Save £5.99 when …