IMPORTANT NEWS
Please keep an eye on this page as there can sometimes be last minute notices especially if we need to cancel a session at short notice, if we have had a lot of rain for instance. If the weather looks dodgy it is always worth checking this page before setting out.
Assessment Day
19th July - 10am to 3pm
It is our 20th Anniversary this year so we thought it would be lovely to celebrate it with you all by holding a special day to include the Annual Assessments.
The day will start at 10am sharp, so please arrive onsite by 9.30 to allow time for parking, registration and setting up.
There will be three stages to each assessment, with different exercises relative to both you and your dogs abilities, we will be awarding rosettes to 5th place and it would be wonderful to see as many of you there as possible so please enter as it's a great day for everyone to enjoy.
The Longhorn Saloon will be onsite offering everything from tea, coffee and soft drinks, to their speciality Texan style burgers and smashed potatoes for lunch as well as a cold beer or glass of Prosecco for those that fancy it, so no need to bring a picnic as you won't want to miss out! All the fresh food is sourced from Burley, and Reid the proprietor, is from Ringwood so please support a great local business.
Anne will be running a scurry in the bottom field so you will have ample opportunity to have a go either before or after each of your class times, or during the lunch break. There will be a timed competition with rosettes plus a "have a go" session, so you can all have some fun with your dogs.
We will be holding a raffle and would appreciate donations of suitable prizes, these can be brought along to the training session on the 5th July or on the assessment day itself.
Whilst there is no charge to enter this year you will still need to complete an assessment day form in order that we can arrange the classes, suitable exercises, sort the running order etc so please make sure you see Pam ASAP to collect one.
Training
We have a lot of people contact us wishing to join us with their dogs, we have a list of these potential new members and will be inviting you all to join us on a first come first served bases. Please wait until we contact you and don't just turn up as we have a limited number of trainers and we try to control class sizes as much as we can to ensure you get the attention you need.
There are lots of things that you can do before your turn comes which will help you to get off to a flying start when you come to your first training class. Things like sit, stay and come can be achieved in the smallest space (even indoors if necessary) and, if you don't overdo it, it is never to soon to start your puppy on the basics. Just try simple commands two or three times, don't get cross if the dog fails, be consistent with your commands and give loads of praise or a small treat when they get it right. You will be surprised how quickly a young dog gets it.
Access to MEMBERS page
We have members only pages on this site which are only available to club members.
If you wish to view these pages which contain info only of interest to members i.e. Club
constitution, AGM minutes etc. Then the following procedure will give you access;
1. click on members page
2. in the box were it asks for user name enter your name as:- firstname.surname
3. click on green 'register'
4. an email will be sent to the email address you gave us when you joined the club
5. the email will contain a link, click on this and you will enter the members area
6. you will now be able to see the info we hold for you and you can enter a password which will give you private direct access in the future.
If this does not work contact me peter.gribble@christchurchgundogclub.co.uk with your name and email and I will check your entry.