Retriever Skills Camp (All Breeds) - 1st to 3rd September 2027

This three-day gundog training camp is open to all breeds of gundog training at all levels who would like to develop their retrieving skills. From those building the foundation skills at GAP levels 1 and 2, all the way through to those working at GAP graduate levels 5 and 6 and looking to work their dog or take other assessments such as the Royal Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate on dummies or Novice and Open working tests.

Helen will adapt each exercise to suit your dog’s experience and ability, ensuring everyone attending is challenged appropriately and supported to make progress throughout the camp.

Our Retriever Skills Camp, led by Helen, is suitable for…

• All breeds of gundog, including retrievers, spaniels and HPRs, at all training levels.
• Those looking to develop their dog’s retrieving skills for picking up or working on the peg.
• Those looking to work their gundog in the shooting field.
• Handlers looking to participate in gundog assessments, working tests or trials.
• Pet gundog owners who enjoy training for fun and want to give their dogs a rewarding outlet for their natural retrieving instincts.
• Dogs who have been introduced to the sound of shot and are not gun shy.
• You do not need to have completed a particular course or passed a particular assessment to attend. Whether you are developing the basics or refining more advanced skills, Helen will tailor the training to help you move forward.

Our Retriever Skills Camp will cover topics including…

• Retrieving skills suited to your dog’s experience and ability.
• Marks, memories and blinds.
• Holding an area, developing a ‘hunt there’ whistle cue and sweeping.
• Water work.
• Arousal management.
• Building connection and clearer communication between you and your dog.
• Work with starting pistols, dummy launchers and bolting rabbits, introduced as appropriate to the dogs taking part.

This will be a fun, task-based programme, with exercises adapted to the participants each day. Every dog will have opportunities to build confidence, stretch their existing skills and make meaningful progress over the three days.

Working at a higher level? Looking to introduce your gundog to game?

Kemble’s Field is hosting a Steadiness with Live Game workshop on Saturday 4th September 2027. Those booking the Retriever Skills Camp can save 10% when booking the workshop.

After booking the camp, please forward your confirmation email to hello@kemblesfield.co.uk to obtain your discount code.