Hpr trainer in scotland

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Hi all, I have just treated myself to a new GWP bitch and so far I am delighted with her. I got her last week at 13 weeks old and she was the most timid of the pups. My border terrier, cocker and 2 year old daughter are doing their best to take her out of her shell though whether she likes it or not! I have trained my previous dogs myself to an acceptable standard for the amount of shooting I do but would like to try and get the best out of the pointer. Can any of you guys on here recommend / suggest anyone that I should look to that could possibly help with her traing / development. I know that she is still very young but I am just trying to get all the info I need. If I was to get her trained by someone else what sort of age would they be looking to take her on at and what are the rough costs involved etc etc. Any information at all that you guys can pass on will be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
No doubt Tommy is probably 1 of the best in UK and worth travelling to see but is based in central belt. Dunno if thats any good to u.

Quite a few good trainers up north, Mick Cannon and Ann Johnstone are 2 that spring to mind instantly, there are a few others too, not sure if they do tution thou.
Think a couple of quite active HPR clubs up there too althou most will be quite now until end of shooting season or the spring counting season
 
Sorry don't have there details but could probably get them if ur really struggling.

Dinae think mick or ann will be that hard to find if u google them, mick won the hpr championship last year with orca? a GSP, both are A panel judges too so proabbaly on the KC website.
If u either google hpr clubs up ur way they should come up, think 1 might be a highland branch of GSP club, check the KC site for clubs.should have all the contact details. They host a few FT's most years so will be KC registered
There is a few other good trainer up there too
 
countrryboy said:
No doubt Tommy is probably 1 of the best in UK and worth travelling to see but is based in central belt. Dunno if thats any good to u.

Quite a few good trainers up north, Mick Cannon and Ann Johnstone are 2 that spring to mind instantly, there are a few others too, not sure if they do tution thou.
Think a couple of quite active HPR clubs up there too althou most will be quite now until end of shooting season or the spring counting season
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Mick Canham - Stubblemere Gundogs

http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/news/ft...f-stubblemere-wins-hpr-championship-2013-9348
 
on the land i keeper,i have a couple of people who train there pointers ,not any distance from you at all,would you like me to speak to them,or even pm me youre phone number,and i will call you
 
Wilbur said:
on the land i keeper,i have a couple of people who train there pointers ,not any distance from you at all,would you like me to speak to them,or even pm me youre phone number,and i will call you
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If she’s that timid, might you be better off training her yourself, building a bond with her at the same time.
 
Wilbur said:
on the land i keeper,i have a couple of people who train there pointers ,not any distance from you at all,would you like me to speak to them,or even pm me youre phone number,and i will call you
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That would be great - I'm in Clackmannanshire
 
Just looked where you are @dilb0 and I'd say try Tommy as suggested above If he's still able.
I know last I was talking to him a few years back he'd moved to cockers as he wasn't able to run a GSP down anymore when needed, "his words not mine"
But he's certainly a font of knowledge, but remember the HPR's trials world has changed since he was doing the circuit and not for the better unfortunately.
Jimmy.
 
SikaSeeker said:
If she’s that timid, might you be better off training her yourself, building a bond with her at the same time.
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She ain’t necessarily timid, just settling in.
Give her a chance.
Do the basics yourself, sit , stay, fetch and recall. Get those down pat and if the hound has a tincture of talent youre wayyy ahead of the pack.
Only once you have the basics down and 100% reliably, should you consider moving on.
Ask me how I know ;)
 
jimmy milnes said:
Just looked where you are @dilb0 and I'd say try Tommy as suggested above If he's still able.
I know last I was talking to him a few years back he'd moved to cockers as he wasn't able to run a GSP down anymore when needed, "his words not mine"
But he's certainly a font of knowledge, but remember the HPR's trials world has changed since he was doing the circuit and not for the better unfortunately.
Jimmy.
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tommy has been about labs and cockers for quite a number of years now ,but as you say he,s very good with pionters,w
 
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