Jpcurling Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hey guys, Hope someone on here might be able to help- I stay in Edinburgh. My pup is only 5 months old. Iv never done trials before but interested as love working her. Anyone got any tips, advice, contacts? Would be great. Thanks in advance. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 What sort of dog is it? I've done some hpr ones but don't know anything about spaniel or lab stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpcurling Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) It is a lab. I have tried contacting local clubs haven't heard anything back though. Thought someone on here might go to some who would show me the ropes... Edited April 27, 2016 by Jpcurling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgun Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hey guys, Hope someone on here might be able to help- I stay in Edinburgh. My pup is only 5 months old. Iv never done trials before but interested as love working her. Anyone got any tips, advice, contacts? Would be great. Thanks in advance. John When you say trials is it to compeate or to learn about How to? If its to run your pup in one at 5 mnth old it must be some dog id be quite happy if it was sitting on command and doing small retreaves and recall at that age. If to learn about it im sure theres local clubs near you that would help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpcurling Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 It's to learn about it, all new to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Get yourself to a few tests over the summer, you can turn up for a look and if you volunteer to help and chuck dummies and the like you'll see how the dogs are expected to work and maybe make some friends to join at trials and carry game. PM me if you want dates and locations for a few tests, I'm a spaniel person myself but some of the lab boys are ok, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Lothain and borders are fairly active on the FT scene not sure wot they do training wise. Don't think they've got a website either. Got a mate that's involved with Caledonian retriever club and involved with the training side, a real top bloke and sounds a decent club from the way he speaks Galloway gundogs run a few ftests throu summer months, not KC reg so just fun, a good bunch of people and usually fairly helpful if u ask any advice, bit of a drive for u thou but be a good sunday out if weather nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpcurling Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks scotslad, Hadn't heard of the Caledonian retriever club. Trying to get in touch with them. Cheers, JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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