A number of members have expressed an interest in working their dogs but are uncertain what this would entail and if they and their dogs would be up to the task.

To help members who would maybe like to “dip their toe in the water” on the working side we will be setting up a mentoring scheme later in the year.  This will enable those new to the working side to accompany a club member on a picking up day and see what happens on a shooting day and have their questions answered as they arise.

It should be emphasised that you will NOT take your dog with you on the day unless you have made prior arrangements with your mentor to do so.  

Further details of the scheme will be available on the website and from the Field Trial Secretary closer to the start of the shooting season in September.

In the meantime, if you feel that you and your dog would benefit from some training to prepare for working in the field or entering working tests, below are a list of trainers who do individual and group lessons.

Berks/ S Oxon  Andy Gray  07866 626037

Bucks   Barbara Kuen 07778 424928

Herts/N London  Mary-Jane Opie 07932 032265

Surrey   Liz Barnes  01252 702493

Sussex   Gilly Nickols 01435 862146