WGC TRAINING DAY 5/5/22

[Peter Butterfield]

Working Gundog Club
Retriever Training Day

The Working Gundog Club (WGC) is pleased to offer a retrieving training day in the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW. Training activities will be held in accordance with Covid protocols.*

When – Saturday 5th March 2022 8am to mid-afternoon
(with RATG to be held Sunday 6th March see entry details here ( link = viewtopic.php?f=11&t=5457)
Where – Westbrook (near Singleton) NSW.
What – Training for beginners through to Restricted level dogs and handlers.
Required – Dog, Lead, Dummies, Bowl and Water, Chair, Pen and Notepad.
No catering will be provided please bring your own food & refreshments.

RATG Introduction and training followed by Novice & Restricted retriever training
• Suitable for Beginners through to those currently competing in Novice.
1. Rules and terminology
2. Introduction to dummies
3. Using a thrower and stewarding
4. Introduction to Game
5. Gun handling and safety
6. Single marks
7. Walk up marks
8. Double marks
9. Basic obedience
10. Run setting and drills
11. Water and cover

Restricted Concepts and Handling
• Suitable for those dogs and handlers that have placed in a Novice retrieving trial or completed a Restricted trial.
1. Complex marks and multiple marks
2. Establishing known blinds
3. Casting drills.
4. Whistle sits
5. Lining drills

Cost will be $20 per person payable on the day with one participating dog for members and $25 for non members. Numbers are strictly limited. Camping on site is available.
RSVP by Friday 18th Feb to workinggundogclub@gmail.com with your name, the name of your dog, training level that you wish to participate in (Intro RATG & Novice or Restricted), plus your mobile number and if you intend to camp.
Directions to the training / camping site will be emailed prior to the event.
Any special requirements or questions call Brad Leggett 0410 590 470.

* Note attendance is limited. Please view our Covid Safety Guidelines here.

[Peter Butterfield]

URGENT NOTICE - WGC WEEKEND CANCELLED
The grounds for the Training Day and RATG planned for 5&6 March have been inspected today, and regrettably, are too saturated to use this weekend. The WGC apologises for any inconvenience and disappointment caused by this. All entry fees will be refunded. At this stage, there are no plans to reschedule the events. Please stay safe & stay dry.
(Posted on behalf of the Working Gundog Club Inc.)