-SAMANTHA THORNEYCROFT-TAYLOR-
LANGUEDOC GUNDOGS
Gundog Trainer, Dog Training
NEWS & EVENTS
Here you will find details of upcoming events as well as the extra services that we can provide for a country event, product launch, photo shoot, corporate event or a day out in the field - please browse through and contact us to discuss your individual specific requirements.
Country Shows & Main Arena Demonstrations
We are regularly asked to carry out demonstrations of our work at Dog Shows and Country Fairs across the country.
We aim to show the skills of our dogs along with some of the training techniques involved in their preparation. The demo's are fun and lively and we change them year on year to avoid the same repetitions.
Our dogs thoroughly enjoy all of the work that we do and we invite people to meet the dogs at the end of each demo as well as advise on specific training problems.
Some of the events we have attended:
Paws in the Park
Kent County Fair
All About Dogs
Bredon Country Fair
For more information or to book the Languedoc Gundog Display Team please contact us.
Picking Up & Walked Up Courses
We offer picking up and walked up courses both in and out of the UK game season. There are limited places available for these courses and a maximum of 6 handlers per group.
The format of the days will be along the lines of:
Day One
Will consist of steadiness and control work, Direction, Steadiness to shot,
distractions whilst retrieving as well as working in company of like minded
handlers – Lunch at the venue is included along with Tea & Coffee throughout
the day (we’ll even throw in some water for the dogs!)
Day Two
The first ½ hour shall be spent on the etiquette and safety aspect of
picking up, dress code, equipment required and a brief Q&A session.
Again lunch, Tea and Coffee will be provided at the venue.
This will elaborate on the first day, and include live shooting scenarios,
with driven targets, bolting rabbits etc. Their will be background
shooting, enabling the dogs to become accustomed to regular shooting, whilst
remaining steady..
Product Launches & Photo Shoots
Having worked with major suppliers to create imagery for point of sale items, websites and catalogues - we are happy to provide our dogs for this purpose. Handled by ourselves to make your day stress free. Or do you want that little bit extra on a product launch? From full traditional regalia through to light hearted participatory events - Let us add that extra angle to your day.
Scurries & Spectator Events
As part of our ongoing commitment to Gundog and Dog training, we are happy to setup and run spectator events at YOUR show or event.
Whether these are simple up & over retrieving over bales all run against the clock of course! Or a mix of events designed to test your canine friend we can help.
We are also happy to help get the younger generation involved and our own dogs can be used by your children so that they can get in on the action and maybe even beat dad's dog!!
We are able to supply prizes at the events and will talk to appropriate sponsors to ensure we get the best out of the events for all concerned.