TRAINING CLASSES
Training Co-ordinator - Katherine Morris
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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.
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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 - Venue TBA
Monday 1st June - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Venue TBA
Monday 15th June - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Venue TBA
Monday 6th July - Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start - Fair Oak, Rogate
Retrievers and Spaniels welcome on all days unless stated
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Competitive Training Day
Saturday 22nd August - Venue to be advised
Details will be available at the Training Classes
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Special Training Days:
Saturday 14th March - Novice Dog Novice Handler Retriever Training Day
£50 for the day. Meet 9.30am for a 10am start.
This is intended to help those who would like to start competing in Working Tests and will take place at Springhead Farm
The session will cover test scenarios with evaluation and include test etiquette on
how to conduct yourself and dress appropriately as well as enjoy the whole experience with your dog. FOR RETRIEVERS ONLY
​​Saturday 23rd May - Water Training Day
at Popes Oak. Details will be announced soon
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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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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.
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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
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Popes Oak, West Grinstead RH13 8LU
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Five Oaks, Billingshurst RH14 9BD
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Theale, Slinfold RH13 0QS
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