The Kennel Club is pleased to announce an exciting new initiative for Novice Handlers of any age wishing to progress their training with pedigree registered Retrievers and Spaniels. These days have been organised as an introduction for beginners and will be run solely for them in this instance.

There are four training dates being held in 2013:

• Course 1:    29 May 2013, Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP  
• Course 2:    16 June 2013, Dunira Estate, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH6 2LA     
• Course 3:    7 July 2013, Orsett Estate, Essex   
• Course 4:    3 August 2013, Popes Oak Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex, RH13 8LU

The primary aim of these weekends is to encourage more people to participate in the sport. Preference will be given to beginners and novice handlers.

Quotes about the training days

 “Our teacher was obviously very experienced and extremely nice. He was informative and very gentle, and totally encouraging, irrespective of peoples’ experience, knowledge or confidence.”

“It was an excellent day – we’ve talked about it regularly ever since and passed on good comments to friends and family”

“I think what the Kennel Club  has to offer is really an excellent way for someone like me to get involvement more fully in what is a wonderful sport”

Some links to useful information

• 2013 Novice Gundog Handler Training Days - Application Form (PDF)
• 2013 Training Days - Joining Instructions (PDF)
• 2013 Training Days - Accommodation (PDF)
• 2013 Training Days - Directions (PDF)
• Training Retrievers - Glossary of Terms (PDF)
• Training Spaniels - Glossary of Terms (PDF)

Photos from previous Training Days

• 15 July 2012
• 4 August 2012

Please note:

• A reasonable level of fitness will be required for both dog and handler
• One dog per handler, no bitches in season can be accepted. Participants must not bring to the Training Day any dog  which contracted or been knowingly exposed to any infectious disease during the 21 days prior to the Training Day, or which is suffering from a visible condition which adversely affects its health and welfare.
• Electric collars are strictly forbidden and harsh treatment of any dog will not be tolerated.
• Generally lunch will be taken at the cars so bring a packed lunch and drink plus water fro your dog.
• Young handlers aged 18 years and under will be very welcome but anyone under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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