Retrieving is what makes Curlies team players
Waiting steadily at the fireing point.
There are numerous types of Retrieving that Curly Coats can participate in including Rough Shooting, and competitive Retrieving or Field Trials. It is the human that does the hunting when working with a Gundog; the Retrieving dog finds the game and returns it to the handler.
Retrieving trials are simulated hunting competitions for the retrieving gundog breeds. If you like getting outside in the fresh air and would like your gundog to do what he was originally bred for, take a look at Retrieving. Retrieving gundog breeds enjoy the sport of retrieving immensely. The teamwork between dog and handler is a sight to see.
Pedigree registered (either Main or Limited) entire or desexed gundogs compete (both on land and in or through water) in a test that emulates rough shooting whilst allowing each dog to compete under similar conditions. The trials are ‘non-slip retrieving trials’ as the dogs work ‘off lead’ while competing.
Retrievers seek and retrieve fallen game, when ordered to do so. They are required to sit quietly with the handler, or in a blind and to walk at heel until sent to retrieve the bird gently to hand. These tasks comprise a ‘run’.
In retrieving trials the handler ‘shoots’ a blank from a double barrel shotgun at a bird thrown from a catapult, or at an unsighted (blind) bird that is placed in a specific area. The dog should mark (note) where the bird fell. The dog is sent to retrieve the bird(s) and delivers them to the handler.
There are three ascending levels of competition. Novice Stake: the dog does 3-4 runs with one bird each time. Restricted Stake: the dog does 3 runs; retrieving single or double sighted and blind (placed) birds. The highest level is the All Age Stake: the dog retrieves multiple sighted and blind birds over 3-4 runs.
Retrieving trials take place from late April until early September in all Australian States and Territories. Training for retrieving is conducted by numerous individual clubs. Social training days' help newcomers get a ‘feel’ for the sport and bring Retrieving enthusiasts together.
Field Trials are conducted under a natural setting with participants shooting live game. The dogs scenting, seeking, steadiness and retrieving ability is assessed, along with the handlers’ hunting skill and the teamwork of hunter and dog/s.
You can develop your Curlies interest in Retrieving by encouraging him to hold items around and about the house; praise him when he is holding and encourage him to come to you. Don't take the item immediatly when he returns; rather make a fuss before you ask him to give it to you. Repeat this a few times daily until he understands that retrieving an item will mean more. Be careful not to overtire a young pup/dog by overdoing this. Keep it fun and simple.
Retrieving trials are simulated hunting competitions for the retrieving gundog breeds. If you like getting outside in the fresh air and would like your gundog to do what he was originally bred for, take a look at Retrieving. Retrieving gundog breeds enjoy the sport of retrieving immensely. The teamwork between dog and handler is a sight to see.
Pedigree registered (either Main or Limited) entire or desexed gundogs compete (both on land and in or through water) in a test that emulates rough shooting whilst allowing each dog to compete under similar conditions. The trials are ‘non-slip retrieving trials’ as the dogs work ‘off lead’ while competing.
Retrievers seek and retrieve fallen game, when ordered to do so. They are required to sit quietly with the handler, or in a blind and to walk at heel until sent to retrieve the bird gently to hand. These tasks comprise a ‘run’.
In retrieving trials the handler ‘shoots’ a blank from a double barrel shotgun at a bird thrown from a catapult, or at an unsighted (blind) bird that is placed in a specific area. The dog should mark (note) where the bird fell. The dog is sent to retrieve the bird(s) and delivers them to the handler.
There are three ascending levels of competition. Novice Stake: the dog does 3-4 runs with one bird each time. Restricted Stake: the dog does 3 runs; retrieving single or double sighted and blind (placed) birds. The highest level is the All Age Stake: the dog retrieves multiple sighted and blind birds over 3-4 runs.
Retrieving trials take place from late April until early September in all Australian States and Territories. Training for retrieving is conducted by numerous individual clubs. Social training days' help newcomers get a ‘feel’ for the sport and bring Retrieving enthusiasts together.
Field Trials are conducted under a natural setting with participants shooting live game. The dogs scenting, seeking, steadiness and retrieving ability is assessed, along with the handlers’ hunting skill and the teamwork of hunter and dog/s.
You can develop your Curlies interest in Retrieving by encouraging him to hold items around and about the house; praise him when he is holding and encourage him to come to you. Don't take the item immediatly when he returns; rather make a fuss before you ask him to give it to you. Repeat this a few times daily until he understands that retrieving an item will mean more. Be careful not to overtire a young pup/dog by overdoing this. Keep it fun and simple.