Charles Smith-Jones recalls some of his more memorable experiences from the various high seats he has used while stalking over the years
Gundogs
2009 Gundog Events dates
As the official Gundog Events Diary is still not available, the 2009 dates we have are listed below.
North Midland Area URC
The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held Intermediate and veteran tests at Carlton Towers, North Yorkshire by kind permission of Carlton Towers estate and the co-operation of headkeeper Mark Fitzer.
SEGS water winners
The South Eastern Gundog Society held their novice and open working/water tests at the Isenhurst Estate, East Sussex at the kind invitation of Clive and Gilly Nickols.
Should I clean my gun dog’s mouth of feathers?
Can I clean my gun dog’s mouth of feathers after it has delivered a bird in a field trial?
Gundog Events Diary delay
Due to programming difficulties, the Gundog Events Diary page advertised in the September issue is not yet available.
Tight competition at Butterknowle Fell
The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria held an a.v. novice/open working test at Butterknowle Fell by kind permission of the Fell Reevers.
Is my gundog puppy from good stock?
I have ordered a labrador puppy from one of our shoot's pickers-up. What health checks should I be aware of?
North Devon WGC at Meadow Park
North Devon Working Gundog Club held a novice working test at Meadow Park, Filleigh.
What gundog training do you recommend over summer?
I have been training a young gundog and things seem to be coming together well, both socially and with all the basic training mastered.
Bill Meldrum: the Queen’s gundog trainer
In his 20 years of service to HM The Queen Bill Meldrum produced seven field trial champions from the royal kennels
Is professional gundog training the answer?
I’m in two minds about sending my 13-month-old labrador to a professional trainer.
August training session & test with GRCN
The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria will be holding a training session and an a.v. retriever working test during August.
Golden tests with Vale of York WGRC
The Vale of York Working Golden Retriever Club have held two working tests so far this year.
Reeves dog kennel and run systems
Since Reeves first launched dog kennel and run systems, they have been active in developing new and innovative products which have evolved to produce outstanding quality animal housing with an excellent reputation.
First time double success at Langford Grove
The Essex Area of the United Retriever Club held a special puppy/novice test at Langford Grove with the kind permission of Mr and Mrs Cant.
How can I ensure my puppy bonds with my old gun dog?
I'm worried my 10-year-old spaniel won't take to the new puppy I've just bought. What problems do you think I may encounter?
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
Spaniels at Burnt Platt Wood
The Chiltern Gundog Society held a spaniel working test at Burnt Platt Wood, Oxon, by kind permission of Richard Butler-Creag.