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Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme Level 2A (Game pathway)

Please use this form to apply for a place on the FCRS 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 first training day will be held in the Cotswolds/South Midlands area on 8/11/2026 at Dunnington B49 5NZ. The second day will be on 15th November near Worksop in the East Midlands. The trainer on both days will be Andrew Sweeney.

The format for both days will be the same. These are full days of training suitable for novice (or more experienced handlers) with young or novice Flatcoats, who wish to progress their dog into a ‘live game environment’, to improve their partnership with their dog and 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 the training to FCRS members will be £65 per day. Non members are also welcome. The cost to non members will be £70 per day. The day will start with a 9:45 briefing and run through to approximately 3:30 with a break for lunch.

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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.Please indicate your first choice of training date and venue.(Required.)
6.Please indicate your second choice (if you have one)(Required.)
7.By the training date my dog will be aged
8.My dog has passed the WFRDP Level 1
9.My dog has achieved the Royal Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate
10.My dog (please click all that apply)(Required.)
11.I have paid the fee of £65 per day (£70 per day for non-members of the Society) 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 2A Training as a reference when you make payment. (Alternatively please send a cheque for £65, (£70 for non-members of the Society) made payable to the FCRS, to the Hon Treasurer of the FCRS, Heather Harley, 28 Hadrians Walk, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5HD.) Please tick the appropriate box and pay after completing the Entry Form.(Required.)