Members Success Stories
Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor
After 18 months of dedication, hard work, and a lot of learning, we are proud to announce that Fiona, one of our retriever trainers, has achieved Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor status, with Level 3 qualifications in Canine Training, Behaviour & Nutrition!
The journey wasn't easy, it involved monthly written assignments, video submissions, practical workshops in Scotland, extensive research, and countless hours of training practice with Misty.
Fiona says that its been a challenging but incredibly rewarding process, and she couldn't be more excited for what's next with Forest and Field Dog Training! 🐾✨
Huge congratulations Fiona!
Dog Sport UK
Pam our Treasurer, as well as enjoying gundog work with her dog, also competes at Dog Sport. Dog Sport is a combination of nose work, obedience and agility. Recently Pam achieved second place at a prestigious competition, well done Pam!
Working Test
Anne, one of our trainers works her Flatcoated Retriever Smudge and this year has started entering him in Working Tests. A Gundog working tests is a competitive event that simulates shooting day conditions, where the dogs and their handlers are assessed on their ability to perform tasks like retrieving, hunting, working to directional commands, all without live game being shot. On March 23rd Anne entered a working test in Devon and won Novice Dog/Novice Handler which is a massive achievement, particularly as this was the first test of the year! Well done Anne and Smudge!
Wessex team challenge
In July two members of Christchurch Gundog Club, Gordon and Anne, entered the Inter Counties FLATCOAT team challenge and achieved equal third overall.
Anne also won a first in the individual challenge, huge congratulations to you both.
CaniCross in Italy
Graeme Miller who is a member of our club competed recently in a CaniCross event in Italy, CaniCross is a cross country running race which you do with you dog, Grahame competed with one of his beautiful pointers, Chester, and by the photos both enjoyed the event hugely.
