Water Workshop April 30th & May 7th

Service Description

A two-session workshop designed to build confident, structured water retrieves in a calm and supportive setting. In the first session, we introduce the retrieval pattern in water, begin building delivery from water, and start developing steadiness around water. This session is very much about setting the right foundations—helping your dog understand the task, stay relaxed, and begin to work with clarity rather than over excitement. In the second session, we increase the difficulty of the water retrieve, introduce distractions, and continue progressing towards a reliable delivery to hand from the water. The focus here is on building on what your dog already understands, adding layers without losing the calmness and structure established in the first session. The workshop is kept small, with a maximum of six dogs, ensuring that each dog gets plenty of time and access to the water while also allowing us to work meaningfully on steadiness in between retrieves. Training will take place at River Wey, a beautiful location that offers a variety of natural water entries and exits, giving us the opportunity to practice different setups and real-life scenarios. Refreshments will be provided, and the overall aim is to create a relaxed, enjoyable environment where both dogs and handlers can learn and progress.