TRAINING CLINIC & WORKING GUNDOG CERTIFICAATE

Chairman: Prof Lesley Young FT/WT: Secretary Sue Musselwhite Membership Secretary: Yvonne Mackender 

 

TRAINING CLINIC AND BBQ FOR NOVICE HANDLERS/AV SPANIEL

Saturday 23rd May 2026

To be held at Mildenhall, Suffolk

By Kind Permission of Jo Rollinson

Trainers to include: Natalie Cannon: A Panel, Julie Cracknell: B Panel,

Ray Clark: B Panel

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The LWSS are excited to hold their 5th training clinic following last years successful event. This is another opportunity for novice handlers and their dogs to spend a day with a group of experienced Kennel Club Field Trial Panel and Non Panel judges, who have been selected for the day because they are as good at training on what’s at both ends of the lead and not just the dogs! The day will be supportive, relaxed and friendly with the emphasis on problem solving to help prepare yourself and your dog for the shooting field and/or competitions.

The morning will consist of small groups of dogs and handlers (max 5) all with similar age and experiences. Each group will work with a trainer on specific disciplins including heel work, steadiness, encouraging a good hunting pattern and retrieving. Each group will move around throughout the morning to enable the opportunity to work with each trainer. There will be a chance to change dogs if you bring more than one.

The afternoon will consist of a fun/mock working test which will be the perfect introduction for those thinking of having a go at tests and or trials later in the season aswell as good experience for all handlers and dogs. The RKC Gundog Working Test Certificate assessment will be incorporated into the test for those wanting to have a go this is optional with no pressure to be included the cost for this will be £5

The venue is a new ground for us this year it is a purpose built training ground set up for gundogs situated very close to Mildenhall, there is plenty of space for training which includes water so perfect for the day. There is plenty of parking and areas to exercise dogs away from the training area.

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Refreshments will be provided on arrival and throughout the day. There will be a bbq around lunchtime

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Numbers will be limited to 20 participants to enable everyone to get the best out of the day. There will be 4 main trainers all experienced with both springers and cockers plus several experienced helpers to assist them. If more than 20 participants apply, a reserve list will be compiled

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Entry via our usual working test entry form (attached) This should be sent via email or by post to the Working Test Secretary (address on the form or sent by email to the wtsecretarylwss@gmail.com)

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Places on a first come/first served basis

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Cost of the day: £65 for members (make sure your subs are up to date) or £80 non-members, the optional GWTC will be an extra £5, cost of the day includes the bbq and refreshments throughout the day please let us know if you have any dietry requirements or allergies. The payment must be prepaid by cheque or directly into the LWSS bank account, for confirmation of your place please inform the WT secretary you have made payment and would like to take part in the optional GWTC assessment (BACS payment details can be found on page 1 of the WT schedule which is also available on the LWSS website at the link below) Payment will not be accepted on the day.

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There will also be a raffle so any donations will be gratefully received

Meet: 09.00 for 09.30 start, directions will be provided on confirmation of your place

Contact on the day/Enquiries: 07956639406