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Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Level 3A and 2A Training days (Game pathway)

Please use this form to apply for a place on the FCRS Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Level 3A - Shoot Day Experience - and/or the Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Level 2A Training - for dogs who have not previously picked fur or feather (or have minimal experience of picking fur or feather)

The two training days will be held near Retford on 16th and 17th December 2025. The trainer will be Andrew Sweeney. Timings and exact location will be confirmed to applicants.

Both days are suitable for novice (or more experienced handlers) with young or novice Flatcoats, who wish to progress their dog into a ‘live game environment’. The Shoot Day is aimed at those whose dogs have had little or no experience of being in a shoot environment. However your dog must be of the standard expected of the WFRDP 2A training days - for dogs that have not previously picked fur and feather (see below). On the shoot day your dog will be able to sit through drives, help sweep up afterwards and also have the possibility of picking wounded game. Shoot etiquette and despatching game will also be discussed. The aim is by the end of the day, you should understand the role of the ‘picker up’ and what is required of your dog on a shoot day. It should be possible to sign off some skills on the 3A WFRDP Checklist.

The following day, the game shot the previous day will be used to develop retrieving skills based on the WFRDP ‘game pathway’ Level 2A. This day is aimed at those whose dogs have had little or no experience of picking fur or feather and who wish to gain experience in control, obedience, hunting and retrieving a variety of fresh, previously shot game. Blank shot will be used to simulate the shooting environment. There will be the opportunity to do individual retrieves, marks and memories, some walked up training and potentially simulated drives.

Dogs taking part must already have a complete retrieve and delivery to hand, and should be capable of some off lead heel work, be steady to shot, thrown dummies and other dogs working, and be able to hunt effectively in different cover and conditions. If your dog is not reliably delivering to hand or is unsteady on canvass dummies, your dog is not yet ready for this training.

The cost of each day will be £65 per day for FCRS members. Non members are also welcome. The cost to non members will be £70 per day. Preference will be given to those attending both days or to those who have previously completed Level 2A training.

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1.Name(Required.)
2.Are you a member of the FCRS?(Required.)
3.Email address (for joining details)(Required.)
4.Mobile Phone Number (if you would like to join a WhatsApp group for the training group).
5.Which day(s) would you like to attend?(Required.)
6.Have you previously attended a WFRDP Level 2A training day or attained the WFRDP Level 2A certificate?
7.My dog (please click all that apply)(Required.)
8.I have paid the fee of £65 per day/£130 for both days (£70 for non-members of the Society/£140 for both days) via PayPal to FCRSshop@gmail.com or via Bank Transfer Sort Code 20-20-65. A/C no. 70822329. A/C name Flatcoated Retriever Society – please give your Name and 3A, 2A or 3A&2A Training as a reference when you make payment. (Alternatively please send a cheque for the fee made payable to the FCRS, to the Hon Treasurer of the FCRS, Heather Harley, 28 Hadrians Walk, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HD.)
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