WATER WORKSHOP
FOUNDATION/IMPROVER
This workshop covers all of the key elements around retrieves involving water. Learn why self-control around water is an important skill for pet gundogs, as well as for those dogs competing and working. We cover why steadiness, recall and delivery to hand is challenging for dogs working around water and how to train the behaviours needed. We also build simple retrieves from and across water. Facilities include a 1.5 acre fully enclosed lake and a safe flowing stream with easy access points.
THEORY, PRACTICAL, DEMO
3 HOURS
6 DOGS, MAX 2 handlers per dog
COOKHAM, BERKS
£75.00
FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE
Who should book this workshop?
Owners using reward based training methods, already training or would like to train their pet dogs in a gundog style but are not intending to compete or work them.
Owners using reward based training methods, already training or would like train their pet dogs in a gundog style and are thinking of or will be competing or working them.
Owners of dogs that demonstrate some; steadiness to fall, loose lead walking, ability to respond to whistle cues, ability to complete simple retrieves back to the general area of the handler and the ability to handle arousal levels - the odd woof or whine is fine.
This workshop is not suitable for non-gundog breeds or dogs that are scared of water.