TRAINING CLASSES
Training Co-ordinator - Katherine Morris
Training Classes are for current members only
Prospective new members are most welcome to come along (without their dog) for a chat and stay to watch the training.
The Training descriptions for each class and directions to the Training Grounds are detailed in the sections below.
2026 Training Dates:
Saturday 21st February - Meet at 9.30am for a 10am start - Springhead
Saturday 21st March - Meet at 9.30am for 10am start - Springhead
Monday 13th April - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Five Oaks Farm, Billingshurst
Monday 1st June - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Five Oks Farm, Billingshurst
Monday 15th June - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Pope's Oak, Cowfold
Monday 6th July - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Fair Oak, Rogate
Retrievers and Spaniels welcome on all days unless stated
Competitive Training Day
Saturday 22nd August - Frithfold, Northchapel
Details will be available at the Training Classes
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Saturday 23rd May
Water Training Day
at Popes Oak.
9:30am for a 10:00am start.
£30
Please contact Katherine to book
and let her know your dog's breed and level of training.
Venue details:
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Bank Details
Arun and Downland Gundog Society. Account number - 01207733 Sort Code - 40-21-27
Email: katherinemorris466@outlook.com to book
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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.
TRAINING CLASS DESCRIPTIONS - RETRIEVERS
The following criteria are guidelines to help decide which class would be most suitable.
PUPPY/BEGINNER: For those who are new to the sport or have young dogs just starting.
They do need to be able to walk to heel on lead, sit and stay for a short time, have a recall and be able to do a simple retrieve.
LOWER NOVICE: Aimed at Novice dog Novice handler or those not yet ready to run in Novice tests. Also for members who just want a well behaved dog in the shooting field.
NOVICE: This class is for those who wish to run in Novice tests.
OPEN: For dogs and handlers who have a high level of the basics. We will work on progress through a wide range of scenarios that you may encounter at tests or out in the field.
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.
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.
Frithfold, Northchapel
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The entrance to the area that we are using is off the A283 just south of Northchapel NOT FROM PIPERS LANE
Popes Oak, West Grinstead RH13 8LU
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Five Oaks, Billingshurst RH14 9BD
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