Clicker Gundog
Gundog Water Training Camp - 27th to 31st July 2026
Gundog Water Training Camp - 27th to 31st July 2026
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Hardstanding camping for caravans, motorhomes and campervans, with access to electric (optional), kitchen, and toilet and shower facilities, is available on site via Kemble's Field. Please email hello@kemblesfield.co.uk to book.
Split into Beginners from 27th to 29th July, and Intermediate/Advanced from 29th to 31st July, this gundog training camp is fun-packed and focussed totally on water work.
During the first 3 days, beginners will work on confidently entering the water on cue, basic water retrieves and delivering to hand without shaking.
Over the next 3 days, the intermediate and advanced dogs will work on more challenging retrieve scenarios, such as over water, and from a variety of water venues, potentially including water with a current.
Dogs attending the intermediate and advanced camp will need to be able to swim and retrieve confidently from water and should have been introduced to shot.
If your dog can already competently retrieve from water, but you would like to work on your hand delivery out of water (to avoid shaking or dropping), you are also welcome to join the Beginner part of the camp and come for an entire week of training.
Our Gundog Water Training Camp, led by Lynsey, is suitable for...
- All breeds of gundog, including retrievers, spaniels and HPRs
- Dogs which have already been introduced to water, whose owners would like to build their confidence and ability to retrieve from and over water
- Pet gundog owners who would like to teach their dog to swim confidently and who want to give them enrichment, but need to learn how to do it with some control
- Those looking to participate in the Gundog Club Grade 3 and above field assessments, which includes a water element
- Those looking to eventually work their dogs in the field or participate in working tests
Our Gundog Water Training Camp will cover topics including:
- Improving confidence in the water (Beginners)
- Entering water when cued (Beginners)
- Arousal management and steadiness around water
- Recalling from the water
- Building stamina, swimming for longer and further
- Retrieving skills from the water
- Retrieving from over water (Intermediate and Advanced)
- Delivery, marking, distance, re-direction (Intermediate and Advanced)
- Different bodies of water e.g. rivers with a current (Intermediate and Advanced)
The exercises will be set to meet the needs of the participants on the day. It will be a fun task-based programme of learning for you with your dog.