RETRIEVING

WHAT HAPPENS: The Retrieving Gun Dog Trials are excellent ways to see the natural working instinct of the Gun Dog Breeds. The Gun Dog Working Test combines basic obedience and retrieval, done in the field with dummies. The Retrieving Trials test foe obedience, natural retrieving and hunting ability. During the trial items are cast from a mechanical thrower and the dogs be able to find the item and return it (with no rough handling) to their owner.

WHAT DOGS DOES IT SUIT: Can be limited to registered pure bred Gundogs (eg Labradors , Golden Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers etc) But any gun dog (even crosses) love and excel at the sport

WHY DO IT: Retrieving trials help appease the natural instinct to hunt and retrieve, it works both the dogs mind and body leaving you with a satisfied, happy pooch.

FIELD

WHAT HAPPENS: Field Trials test a dog's ability to perform the natural hunting instincts. There are three forms of field trial for the various types of hunting dogs. There are field trials for the Pointing and Setting Breeds, Utility Gundogs and for Spaniels and Retrievers. Spaniel and Retriever Field Trials are conducted in the field, dogs are required to hunt, flush and retrieve. In Pointer and Setter Field Trials dogs are assessed on their ability to find and point. The Utility Gundog Field Trials require hunting, pointing and retrieving.

WHAT DOGS CAN DO IT: The Gun Dog Breeds, this is normally restricted to breeds registered with the canine council in the group 3 ‘Gun Dog' Group.

WHY DO IT: To bring out the natural instinct of the dog. It provides both owner and dog a great bond and companionship whilst training and you will find the joy that you and your dog can achieve from understanding each other and working together.