Working Gundog Club Training Day & RATG
Posted: Fri 29 Jan 2021 7:05 pmWorking Gundog Club
Retriever Training Day
The Working Gundog Club (WGC) is pleased to offer a retrieving training day in the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW. Training activities will be held in accordance with Covid protocols.
When – Saturday 6th March 2021 8am to mid afternoon
(with RATG to be held Sunday 7th March see entry details here )
Where – Singleton NSW.
What – Training for beginners through to Restricted level dogs and handlers.
Required – Dog, Lead, Dummies, Bowl and Water, Chair, Pen and Notepad.
No catering will be provided please bring your own food & refreshments.
RATG Introduction and training followed by Novice retriever training
• Suitable for beginners through to those currently competing in Novice
1. Rules and terminology
2. Introduction to dummies
3. Using a thrower and stewarding
4. Introduction to Game
5. Gun handling and safety
6. Single marks
7. Walk up marks
8. Double marks
9. Basic obedience
10. Run setting and drills
11. Water and cover
Restricted Concepts and Handling
• Suitable for those dogs and handlers that have placed in a Novice retrieving trial or completed a restricted trial
1. Complex marks and multiple marks
2. Establishing known blinds
3. Casting drills.
4. Whistle sits
5. Lining drills
Cost will be $20 per person payable on the day with one participating dog for members and $25 for non members. Numbers are strictly limited. Camping on site is available.
RSVP by Friday 19th Feb to workinggundogclub@gmail.com with your name, the name of your dog, training level that you wish to participate in (Intro RATG & Novice or Restricted), and your mobile number.
Directions to the training / camping site and Covid Safety Plan will be emailed prior to the event.
Any special requirements or questions call Brad Leggett 0410 590 470.
Retriever Training Day
The Working Gundog Club (WGC) is pleased to offer a retrieving training day in the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW. Training activities will be held in accordance with Covid protocols.
When – Saturday 6th March 2021 8am to mid afternoon
(with RATG to be held Sunday 7th March see entry details here )
Where – Singleton NSW.
What – Training for beginners through to Restricted level dogs and handlers.
Required – Dog, Lead, Dummies, Bowl and Water, Chair, Pen and Notepad.
No catering will be provided please bring your own food & refreshments.
RATG Introduction and training followed by Novice retriever training
• Suitable for beginners through to those currently competing in Novice
1. Rules and terminology
2. Introduction to dummies
3. Using a thrower and stewarding
4. Introduction to Game
5. Gun handling and safety
6. Single marks
7. Walk up marks
8. Double marks
9. Basic obedience
10. Run setting and drills
11. Water and cover
Restricted Concepts and Handling
• Suitable for those dogs and handlers that have placed in a Novice retrieving trial or completed a restricted trial
1. Complex marks and multiple marks
2. Establishing known blinds
3. Casting drills.
4. Whistle sits
5. Lining drills
Cost will be $20 per person payable on the day with one participating dog for members and $25 for non members. Numbers are strictly limited. Camping on site is available.
RSVP by Friday 19th Feb to workinggundogclub@gmail.com with your name, the name of your dog, training level that you wish to participate in (Intro RATG & Novice or Restricted), and your mobile number.
Directions to the training / camping site and Covid Safety Plan will be emailed prior to the event.
Any special requirements or questions call Brad Leggett 0410 590 470.