Hi

I am hoping to take my Flat Coat puppy to training classes in a few months, I would really like to take him to a trainer that works with retrievers. When we trained our Goldie, a couple of years age, the trainer was a police dog handler and used to German Shepherds. I felt some of his methods were unsuitable for retrievers.
We are also interested in field trials at a later date and would love to know where to find out about it.
I live in Surrey, (Bagshot), and info would be great.

Sam

Hi Sam,

Both JoFlatcoat and Briedog live down your way, with several flatcoats each. I'm sure they will advise you of good general training and gundog classes in your area when they get a chance. Good luck with your youngster. I'm sure you will have years of fun with him. How old is he?

Monty's Mum (and Monty Dog - Male FCR who turned 4 this week!)

Hi Montys Mum,

Thanks for your reply. Our flatie is only 5 weeks old and stilll with Mummy for a few more weeks yet. Very excited about our new arrival in september :)

Sam

hi sam yes we are near you guildford,i bet you can not wait for the arrival,please give me a ring aftre 8pm,off to a show today,but poor brie has to stay at home beacuse she was mated last week, we are keeping your finger cross,jo dogs are related to her so we keep it in the family, iam going onhere the tele number is 01252310267 and i am your area rep as well all the best must go or i be late for the show.

You ideally placed! The Flatcoated Retriever Society runs a Surrey training group ring Sue on 01628 825691 for details. They are very highly reccomended. You wll learn a lot and have fun at the same time. Jill Whitwell is the person running it, but I do not have her number to hand. Sue helps her with training classes.

Thank you so much everyone!! This information is great!

Sam

Yes, welcome to the crazy world of flatcoat training! We do actually take it seriously........most of the time!!

As well as the Surrey group training, which is excellent, and with people dedicated to the breed, we do have some private trainers who know how the breed ticks as well. Start with the Surrey training, then progress on as the bug bites!

You are welcome to e-mail me as well to get numbers if you like - bit wary of handing them out on lists!!

Jo and the Casbladd Flatcoats