Gaynor Gent: a Professional Gundog and Obedience Trainer with 25 years experience. Member of the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme; dog training and canine behaviour. Residential Training, one to one and group classes, all levels. A personal approach, tailored to the needs of the dog and its handler. Structured training working towards a happy, healthy, well mannered dog as a pet or working companion. Kennel Club Accredited Breeder. Website: www.mistigrigundogs.co.uk. ...

Training days Saturday 17th April 2010

The weather was beautiful this morning in the fields near Goadby when the advanced gundog class met for training. Sending out retrieves from the dummy launcher, the dogs remained steady, demonstrating all they have learned over the weeks. These were not easy retrieves, the most difficult being over a hedge and stream into the far field. As usual, the ‘top dogs'; Jack and Sally, made easy work of this. Molly and Bertie required some ‘support' but eventually achieved the retrieve in quite good order. Naturally there was also ‘support' from the rest of the class!!! Wesley showed that he has remembered what the whistle means and Zoe, as a young dog, was showing everyone up. The final retrieve of the morning was a blind with the launcher as a distraction. All dogs did really well, having moved forward even during the day. This afternoon was glorious for the beginners class. It was lovely to see the improvement even since last week. The dogs were already steadier and listening to their handlers. Some dogs considered moving, but changed their minds with some encouragement. J The wit and repartee, helped maintain concentration, and it was a great afternoon!!!