The best way to cement your hunting, pointing and retriever training before going on an actual shoot day is to practice everything you’ve learned on live and freshly shot game. These live game experience days are run exactly like any other shoot day, but the Guns are there solely for the dog's benefit, allowing you to test your dog’s ability and control in a more relaxed environment than on a formal shoot. The day will challenge your dog and will also get you up to speed on how a driven shoot is run in the UK. You will need to choose a beating or picking up role when booking. Places are limited to 8 beating dogs and handlers and 4 picking up dogs and handlers, with at least three Guns. If you would like to take your Royal Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate on Game please email [email protected] after booking your place. Kemble's Field has Royal Kennel Club listed status and we have an assessor with us on all group shoot days offering availability for assessment on all group shoot days. For beating dogs and their handlers, this is a valuable opportunity to: Learn how to find and follow game scent in different types of cover Work as part of a group in a beating line Get used to multiple handlers, environmental distractions, and varying terrain Distinguish between whistles in a noisy environment Cope with tapping, and other unfamiliar noises such as walkie-talkies Get used to hearing multiple shots, without seeing anything fall Take instructions from the gamekeeper and adapt to changes Develop an understanding of the beating line’s role in driving birds over the Guns For picking-up dogs and their handlers, it’s a chance to: Practice standing calmly behind the Gun line Develop steadiness to shot and patience over long periods Work without a guaranteed retrieve on every drive Watch other dogs retrieve game Retrieve warm and freshly shot game Watch, locate and collect runners Navigate water retrieves Sweep an area carefully for injured or fallen game Learn how to humanely dispatch injured game Develop an understanding of how birds fall and improve marking skills Please note: these days are for intermediate and advanced dogs only. While our team will be on hand to answer questions, troubleshoot any issues you're having and offer support throughout the day, this is not a group gundog training class. You will need to be confident in handling your dog independently throughout the day, and your dog should already have the basic cues in place (such as recall, heelwork, stop, hunting and retrieving) even if they are not yet "perfect" or proofed around game or highly distracting environments. Scenarios will be realistic and unscripted, just as they would be on a real shoot and we cannot guarantee anything. Our Group Shoot Experience Days, led by Chris, Helen and Lynsey, are suitable for: Those who think their gundog is ready to work on a shoot (beating, picking up, or rough shooting) but would like some experience in a similar environment before entering a formal setting. Handlers who would like to fine-tune their dog's behaviours in a shoot environment. All breeds of gundog, including retrievers, spaniels and HPRs, plus any crossbreeds or non-gundog breeds that will be worked on a shoot. Dogs which have already been introduced to shot. Individuals, friends, small groups and gundog clubs. Handlers looking to take their Royal Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate on Game. Kemble's Field has Royal Kennel Club listed status and we have an assessor with us on all group shoot days. Our group shoot days are held on the Kemble's Field shoot in Charlton, near Evesham, Worcestershire. Our group shoot over days are organised for handlers and their dogs looking to progress to the final stages of their training. All Guns are there for the benefit of the participants, who will also be taught about the etiquette, roles and responsibilities of game shooting in the UK. The format for the Group Shoot Experience Days is as follows: Arrival time is 8.30 am, with breakfast and refreshments provided on arrival prior to a briefing. There will be two or three drives before refreshments at elevenses, which will include game-based finger food and drinks. We will then go back out for another couple of drives, returning for a late game-based lunch at 3pm. This will include a debrief, aiming to finish around 4pm to 4:30 pm. Dogs and handlers will be split into beaters and pickers up and will get to experience everything these roles include on any standard British drive shoot. Game will include pheasant, and may include partridge and duck. There may also be the opportunity to experience water retrieving on the river. All handlers will be offered the chance to take home any game shot and assistance will be given on request as to how to prepare this for the table. All dogs must have been exposed to shot before attending. Not sure if the group shoot experience days will be right for you and your dog? Please email [email protected]
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