SPANIEL TRAINING CLASSES
Spaniel Training Classes:
Training Classes take place on Monday evenings between April and July. Spaniel training will be workshop based with three different exercises each evening and the level of difficulty will be tailored to the individual dogs and handlers.
The directions to the Training Grounds are detailed in the section below.
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2025 Training Dates:
Dates and Venues will be published soon
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Competitive Training Day 2025
Date & Venue TBC
Details will be available at Training sessions
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Grounds are open when the A&D signs are out.
Classes £10 - Please bring the correct money.
Handlers may only have one dog in a class.
To compete in the Competitive Training Day, dogs must have attended at least two classes.
Bring your own well-scrubbed and clearly named dummy.
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Any members (or prospective new members) keen to start training but unsure as to whether they’re ready, or unsure of what’s involved, are encouraged to come along with their dog and watch the training sessions, meet the Training Co-ordinator and Trainers and have an informal chat about how to progress. All will be made very welcome.
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TRAINING LEVEL
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Your spaniel heelwork is not expected to be extremely precise but the dog must be clearly under control.
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The dog should hunt remaining under close control.
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The dog must recall promptly and once seated be steady to the ”thrown“ dummy.
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The dog must have experienced and be confident with the sound of shot and working in the presence of other dogs.
If you need further clarification please contact the training co-ordinator.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAINING GROUNDS
Directions to Training Grounds:
(Do not enter the ground before the A&D signs are out)
Fair Oak, Rogate GU31 5HR:
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Turn south off A272 at the church in Rogate; over the narrow bridge, and the entrance is immediately on the left.
Arundel North BN18 9LL:
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A284 between Whiteways Roundabout and the Arundel A29 roundabout.
Duncton GU28 0LF:
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Turn off the A285 in to Dye House Lane near the Cricketers pub.
Springhead, Storrington RH20 4HW:
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If coming from Storrington the turning is on your left. From Amberley, the turning is on your right.
Arundel East:
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Follow signs to Wildfowl Reserve, continue past the Black Rabbit pub BN18 9PA to T-junction.
Turn left, follow signs through gates in Estate wall.