Working Gundog Club Retriever Training Day - 11 March 2023

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Working Gundog Club Retriever Training Day - 11 March 2023

Postby Peter Butterfield » Sun 08 Jan 2023 6:36 am

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Working 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 11th March 2023 8am to mid afternoon
(with RATG and a Beginners Mock Trial to be held Sunday 12th March on Easy Dog Entries )
Where – Singleton (Westbrook) 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.

Introduction To Retrieving
• Suitable for beginners through to those currently competing in Novice & RATG
Retrieving for Beginners
1 Competitions
2 Terminology
3 Accessories needed
4 Building drive
5 Obedience
6 Cues & Commands
7 Whistle Sit & Recall
8 Pace & Tone
9 Steadiness & Control
10 Gun Shyness
11 Fetch, Hold & Give
Practical Sessions
- Land retrieve
- Water retrieve

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
6. Concepts (Double rise, two bird)

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.
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Training activities will be held in accordance with Covid protocols.
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