This course has been designed for people who have completed basic training with their dog and would like to experience a days picking up on a driven day under supervision in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with no pressure on dog or handler.
First day – This will consist of a refresher session in basic obedience, steadiness, recall and sitting to whistle etc using cold game for retrieves. After lunch we will move onto steadiness retrieving amongst live game with a session in rabbit pen and around pheasant rides. A simulated drive and hunt up for planted game will then take place. The day will end with coffee and chat with the Head keeper on shoot etiquette and what is to be expected on day two.
Day two – After a quick briefing we will move off with the guns for a days picking up. The emphasis will be on keeping your dog steady during the drives with only retrieves taken which are suitable for a young dog. The instructors will be with you throughout the day offering assistance and advice. At the end of the day, we will return for a coffee and a discussion on the day’s events.
To get the most out of the course, your dog should have completed its basic training and be used to multiple gun fire. If you would like more information or would like to book a lesson before the course starts to make sure your dog has reached the required standard, please contact Nick Gregory on 07799 316037
Courses will include refreshments, lunch and evening meal on the first day with instructors and Head Keeper and refreshments and lunch on the second day.
Meet 9.00am for 9.30am start on first day
Maximum of six people on course with two instructors
Courses will run throughout the season
Local B & B and kennelling can be booked on your behalf
Available during the season – Cost- £200.00
Residential Training
Dogs can be taken in for training and be trained to owner’s requirements. After basic training has been completed, your dog will be exposed to game on a daily basis. Your dogs training will be completed by being worked and shot over on our driven and walked up days. At the end of the training programme, a full demonstration will be given on a shoot day (during season). We would also like you to spend a day with us learning the techniques and commands needed to handle your dog.
If your dog’s basic training has been completed out of season, we recommend that you bring your dog back to us to be shot over at the start of the season.
Refresher Training
Trained dogs can also be brought in for a refresher course before the start of the season.
Available all year round – cost - £91.00 per week or £364.00 per month
Minimum 8 weeks for basic training
2 weeks needed to assess dog before accepting for training
4 weeks minimum at start of season for refresher training
12 weeks minimum for basic and shot over.
Fees to be paid 3 months in advance
All courses should be booked directly with Nick Gregory 07799 316037
All the courses will include lunch and evening meal on the first day and lunch on the second day
There will be a maximum of six people on any course
Courses will run throughout the season
Local B&B and kennelling can be booked by the Estate.
For dates and relevant prices, please contact the Estate office on
01794 390700
The house was designed by the architect
Sir Guy Dawber,
possibly to the design of the original 1620s house and the gardens surrounding
the Lodge are
beautifully manicured even boasting an original English Archery
lawn.
