THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB
SURREY & HAMPSHIRE BRANCH
NEWSFLASH!
I am very happy to announce that we have some new grounds to train on.
The new grounds are situated in Godalming, Surrey. The address is Heath Farm Cottage, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey. GU7 1UN. https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=GU7+1UN&ie=UTF8&z=13 I was warned not to use my Sat Nav when finding the grounds, and that was quite correct! So I advise you to look at a map, and approach from the Godalming Town side. There is no access to water on these grounds, so we shall continue to search for an area that allows water training - or hold specific water training days at another location. Please drive slowly within the farm area and keep to the tracks rather than drive across the field which is due to be used for haymaking. We shall put out lots of signs for you to follow. 1st Training date set for 17th June.
I am very happy to announce that we have some new grounds to train on.
The new grounds are situated in Godalming, Surrey. The address is Heath Farm Cottage, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey. GU7 1UN. https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=GU7+1UN&ie=UTF8&z=13 I was warned not to use my Sat Nav when finding the grounds, and that was quite correct! So I advise you to look at a map, and approach from the Godalming Town side. There is no access to water on these grounds, so we shall continue to search for an area that allows water training - or hold specific water training days at another location. Please drive slowly within the farm area and keep to the tracks rather than drive across the field which is due to be used for haymaking. We shall put out lots of signs for you to follow. 1st Training date set for 17th June.
Welcome to the website of the Surrey & Hampshire branch of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club.
Up until March 2012, we have have been meeting at the Windlesham Arboretum, near the Surrey/Hampshire/Berkshire border for over 25 years. Sadly, this has now come to an end but we remember many happy times there with good friends.
We run gundog training classes for all levels of experience on the third Sunday of each month, commencing at 1.30 pm. The exceptions are September (when we hold a Gundog Working Test), December and January. In August, in addition to training, we hold a Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate assessment day.
Training sessions are open to all breeds of HPR. It is expected that all owners become a member of the GSP Club, or an associate member if they own another breed of HPR. (see 'links' for information). There is a small charge of £3 per dog for each training session. We are very much indebted to those who dedicate their time, knowledge and enthusiasm to help those of us in need of training!
All of our trainers are actively involved in game shooting and gundog work, and this is the direction that our training classes take. However, all gundogs need obedience training and HPR breeds in particular benefit from having their minds stimulated so the classes are valuable to all, whatever their aspirations. As a branch we aim to encourage anyone with an HPR to work towards a happy, rewarding relationship with their dog through training and, most important of all, to enjoy the experience.
