Gundog club grade one and two tests

[riotous_uk]

I'm organising a testing day at Leeming bar on 5/6th december and have a couple of free slot sif anyone would like to have a bash at these tests.

Email me on wolf@druidale.org.uk for more info.

[Nicola]

I'm aiming to get down with Caoimhe to do grade 1, just need to double check the dates but I think they should be fine.

[riotous_uk]

That would be great Nicola, although its along way for you to come.

[Nicola]

Well I'm down anyway for the block week until the Friday so if the test was on the Saturday that's only extending the stay by one day!

[riotous_uk]

Ah, I see....brain isn't working at the minute and I'd forgotten that your block weeks are on then <doh> I think we are having to do a couple of tests on the saturday as someone can't get the sunday off work. I'm sure we can fit you in. The saturday is meant for test practise/polish and getting the dogs used to the ground, but as the assessor will be there anyway, I'm sure we can get a few tests done at the end of the day before we lose the light. You'll get to meet Tank.

[RICHIE/JAKE]

I AM INTERESTED IN THESE TESTS BUT MY COCKER IS NOW 18MONTHS OLD IS THAT TO LATE? .

[riotous_uk]

no, the tests are open to any age dog

[riotous_uk]

we've now opened this up to folks that want to attend the training but feel that their dogs won't eb ready for the tests or who just want to find out a bit more about what is required and the standard to aim for.

enquiries to me wolf@druidale.org.uk

[JohnW]

Hi Pauline,

Is it possible to still attend this, I dont want to take the test but wouldnt mind popping down with my young lad raven to show support and take part in the training etc. I dont mind paying the going rate for the day ofcourse.

[riotous_uk]

Hi John

You'd be most welcome to join us for the training on the saturday. Cost is £25 for the day, tea/coffee and light refreshments available. Bring a packed lunch. Email me on wolf@druidale.org.uk and we'll sort it all out for you

[JohnW]

Great stuff pauline, have pmd you. Looks like the boy is gonna be busy next week then, I have also got him on a shoot this week and I think this day will probably give me more some good pointers on handling him more than anything.    Really looking forward to it, anyone else from Col going?

[Nicola]

I'll be there, I'll have all the dogs with me as we're down south anyway next week but I'll be doing the test with the little one, Caoimhe

[Top Barks]

Have fun, wanted to do this with Alf but as bloomin always I'm working

[JohnW]

I'll be there, I'll have all the dogs with me as we're down south anyway next week but I'll be doing the test with the little one, Caoimhe

great looking forward to meeting you and gang and especially wee miss tills   . will be good to put faces to names from col and other forums.  

[JohnW]

Just Like to say a big thankyou to Pauline for organising the Gundog test and training day today, Denise Hubbard the class tutor and assesor really knows her stuff, I had a great day with Raven and Denise has a really nice calm personality that made us feel both at ease,  she identified a few issues with my handling and advised me to change voice tone and body language to make Raven feel more at ease as I would get more from him,  I was amazed at the difference in his perfomance and quite noticable improvement almost instantly. And she also gave some great advise on which path to take on our future. Just goes to show its always the owners and never the dogs.

 

Thanks to Pauline, Denise and all the gang who organised today and put on a lovely buffet on too, its been a day I have really enjoyed. Cheers Guys.