LATEST NEWS
****14th October 2025****'
*Book Online* is now live & will be updated fully over the next week or two, 1:2:1, ground hire & October's groups and workshops are now live. Any problems booking or paying, please contact me on 07850 586096.
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****Training Pen available to hire from Tuesday 23rd September****
A well stocked 1/3 acre secure training pen, in a cover mix and grass.
£50.00 per session, per handler (not per hour, although slots will be allocated on an hourly basis, not all dogs will need a full hour)
Tuesday-Sunday 0900-1500hrs
Those on the waiting list will be contacted in due course.
Contact me through WhatsApp to book 07850586096
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****Sponsorship Announcement****
We are really pleased to announce, we have secured a permanent sponsorship deal with Dog & Field
An exciting collaboration that will see us host training days, sponsored by Dog & Field, with goodie bags for those clients that are quick enough to sign up.
On occasion a professional photographer will be provided for the day to capture you and your dog, using industry leading dummies and equipment & you may even get to appear on their social media and other platforms.
We are fortunate to have their support and sponsorship for this weekends AV Spaniel Working Test, with goodie bags for the lucky winners.
We must be doing something right as one of the staff members comes for spaniel training with a very well bred cocker, week on week we see improvements after completing homework set, just about sorted now for the coming season!
We are now able to stock products, with a shop planned for next year, so those that hire the ground or come for training can take advantage of having dummies, leads and more available on site.
At present my best seller is the 1.2m Pro Trialler slip lead, which I personally endorse, & currently have stock of all colours!
https://www.dogandfield.co.uk/.../field-trial-pro-slip-lead/
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****New Saturday Group***
Aimed at beginners who are just starting out on their Gundog journey. Novice dog & Novice handler, training at our exclusive ground in a friendly, welcoming & encouraging environment. Sponsored by Dog & Field
Spaniel - Novice dog, novice handler group (4 weekly sessions)
Saturday 4th October
Saturday 11th October
Saturday 25th October
Saturday 1st November
Time: 0900-1100hrs
Price: £100.00 (usually £120.00, discount for block booking)
Location: Racomitrium Gundogs Training Ground,
Bodsey Farm,
Bodsey Toll Road,
Ramsey,
Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire,
PE26 2XH
Sponsored By Dog & Field, will include a goodie bag after the first session.
Over the four weeks we will concentrate on the following;
Sit
Stay
Heel work on the lead
Recall
Hunting
Delivery
Marked retrieve
Directions - handling
Introduction to the stop whistle
Wind direction
Scent
WhatsApp 07850586096 to book or find out more.
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OCTOBER 2025 TRAINING DATES:
Thursday 2nd October:
Midweek Retriever Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Saturday 4th October: ***NEW SATURDAY WEEKEND GROUP***
Spaniel - Novice dog & Novice (Handler Week 1 of 4)
Price: £100.00 (usually £120.00, discount for block booking)
Places: 6 handlers
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Sponsored By Dog & Field. Will include a goodie bag.
Sunday 5th October:
Spaniel Hunting Workshop, all abilities welcome.
Time: 0900-1300hrs
Price: £50.00 includes refreshments.
Places: 6 handlers
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Tuesday 7th October:
Midweek Spaniel Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Wednesday 8th October:
Spaniel Test/Trial Preparation (dummies & cold game)
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £40.00
Places: 8 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Thursday 9th October:
Midweek Retriever Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Saturday 11th October:
Spaniel - Novice dog & Novice Handler (Week 2 of 4)
Time: 0900-1100hrs
Price: £100.00 (usually £120.00, discount for block booking)
Places: 6 handlers
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Sponsored By Dog & Field.
Sunday 12th October:
Launcher Workshop, Spaniels & Retrievers
Time: 0900-1300hrs
Price: £50.00 Includes refreshments.
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Tuesday 14th October:
Midweek Spaniel Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Thursday 16th October:
Midweek Retriever Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Sunday 19th October:
Cold Game Workshop, Spaniels & Retrievers
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £50.00 Includes refreshments.
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
****Newcomers/Have a Go Gundog Group****
Spaniels, retrievers & cross breed gundogs
Time: 1200-1400hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Tuesday 21st October:
Midweek Spaniel Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Wednesday 22nd October:
Spaniel Test/Trial Preparation (dummies & cold game)
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £40.00
Places: 8 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Thursday 23rd October:
Midweek Retriever Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Saturday 25th October:
Spaniel - Novice dog & Novice Handler (Week 3 of 4)
Time: 0900-1100hrs
Price: £100.00 (usually £120.00, discount for block booking)
Places: 6 handlers
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Sponsored By Dog & Field.
Sunday 26th October:
**** Spaniel - Training Pen Workshop, live game ****
Time: 0900-1100hrs, 1100-1300hrs, 1300-1500hrs
Price: £50.00
Places: 4 handlers each session, (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Tuesday 28th October:
Midweek Spaniel Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
Thursday 30th October:
Midweek Retriever Group: Novice/Intermediate
Time: 0900-1200hrs
Price: £30.00
Places: 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome)
Location: RGD Training Ground, PE26 2XH
1:2:1 lesson’s available midweek from 0900-1700hrs, also Sunday’s PM.
TRAINING GROUND HIRE is available now, see website for full details & prices.
We are happy to host a day’s training be that small groups, clubs, societies, either midweek or Saturday’s, tailored to your requirements, with or without instruction, with a dummy thrower provided. Pistol, launcher, blanks & dummies all included. Contact us to discuss your requirements & prices. Alternatively your own trainer is welcome, free of charge.
Full payment for any lesson, 1:2:1, group, workshop or ground hire is payable at time of booking to secure place.
Contact us to find out more.
WhatsApp: 07850586096
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com
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22nd August 2025:
Septembermber 2025 Training Dates:
Tuesday 2nd September:
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs. Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Wednesday 3rd September:
AV Spaniel’s Working Test/Field Trial Preparation, on dummies & cold game.
1000-1400hrs. Maximum 8 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £40.00
Format two dogs running together. Hunting in a variety of cover, retrieves on par with the dogs ability, if an open standard dog then the retrieve will be more testing.
Pistol, blanks, dummy launcher & shotgun maybe used for scenarios.
Grass, bramble, legume mix, maize, sorghum, fat hen cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks.Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Tea, Coffee, cake & biscuits included. Stop for a break & swap dogs.
Thursday 4th September:
Mixed Ability Retriever Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Sunday 7th September:
Fieldcraft Workshop.
0900-1300hrs Maximum 6 handlers £50.00
Aimed at the handler rather than the dog! Suitable for all standards of dogs & handlers. Will benefit newcomers, novices to experienced handlers on a topic overlooked by many.
How many times have you heard the expression “No idea why they did that” or “Well they haven't done that before” This isn't VooDoo or witchcraft its knowledge every handler should know, whether you compete in tests & trials, beat or pick-up.
We will look at the theory behind the following;
- Scent, what is it?
- Ground or air scenting, whats the difference?
- Scent cone, what is it and how a dog will use it in different conditions.
- Scenting conditions, temperature, humidity, weather - strong wind, no wind, rain, frost, etc.
- Getting your dog hunting and getting its nose down.
- Face wind, cheek wind, back wind, what is it and how to work your dog.
- Q&A session and group participation encouraged, in a friendly fun environment.
- Handout provided for the day and for future reference.
Scenarios and practical exercises throughout the session to practise, critique and improve your understanding.
Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Tea, Coffee, cake & biscuits included. Stop for a break & swap dogs.
Puppy Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
1300-1400hrs Maximum 6 handlers. £25.00
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis balls & dummies for fun, hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards.
PM - 1:2:1’s available.
Tuesday 9th September:
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs. Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Thursday 11th September:
Mixed Ability Retriever Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Sunday 14th September:
Beating/Picking up Workshop AV Spaniels & Retrievers.
0900-1300hrs. Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Explaining the role of the beater and picker-uppers on a traditional walked up shoot day, etiquette, shoot day attire, what to expect, what to take on the day, who’s who shoot captain, gamekeeper, stoppers, flags, sticks, noise or no noise, small family/farm shoots to commercial shoots with loaders and double guns, etc. Q&A’s
Moving onto scenarios with spaniels hunting a beat in a ‘straight’ line, flushes simulated and dummies or launcher to mimic fallen game.
Retrievers will be used to sweep the drive after, and runners sent for with the launchers etc.
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs, novice handlers who may just about to enter their first season in the field. Ideally dogs will be steady to the flush and have heard gunshot, but not essential.
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
AV Spaniel Beginner Group.
1300-1500hrs Maximum 6 handlers £30.00
6/8 months plus, includes socialisation and improving basics, sit, stay, recall, whistle commands, heel work, introduction to retrieving – tennis balls & dummies for fun, hunting – getting their nose on the ground and engagement with the handler. Using place boards.
PM 1:21’s available.
Tuesday 16th September:
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs. Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Wednesday 17th September:
AV Spaniel’s Working Test/Field Trial Preparation, on dummies & cold game.
1000-1400hrs. Maximum 8 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £40.00
*See 3rd September for full details.
Thursday 11th September:
Mixed Ability Retriever Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Saturday 20th September:
AV Spaniel Working Test, held under KC jregs. KC & Non-KC welcome. Stakes: Young handler, Puppy (U18 months) Novice & Open. Sponsored by Skinner’s, AK Gundog Accessories, Dog & Field. Prizes, Certificates, Rosette’s 1st - 4th & CoM. KC Panel judges.
Aimed at new, novice or inexperienced handlers who would like to compete in a relaxed, welcoming, friendly and fun environment, encouraging newcomers to the sport and the next generation of handlers.
Full details, including entry form on our website under ‘Latest News’
Sunday 21st September:
Obstacle/Jumping Workshop. AV Spaniels & Retrievers.
0900-1300hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs. Larger breeds I would suggest a minimum of twelve months due to skeletal growth, etc. Will benefit all handlers, from newcomers to experienced handlers who want a refresh or knowledge on a subject that is often overlooked.
Pens, fences, gates, ditches, tracks, banks, field to field, etc.
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
AV Spaniel Novice Group.
1300-1500hrs Maximum 6 handlers. £30.00
Moving on from Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. Introduction to gunshot.
PM 1:21’s available.
Tuesday 23rd September:
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs. Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Thursday 24th September:
Mixed Ability Retriever Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Sunday 28th September:
AV Spaniel & Retriever Water Workshop (All abilities)
0900-1300hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Suitable for young & Novice dogs, Open dogs welcome, wanting to practise in a group setting. Easy entry bank for young and nervous dogs, moving onto bank entries and lake length retrieves & opposite bank, should the dog have the ability. Also, river retrieves, including bank to bank.
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks……………..& water!
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
AV Spaniel Intermediate Group.
1300-1500hrs: (Max 6 handlers) £30.00
Moving on from Novice – Heel work off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head/side wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, pistol & launcher use.
PM 1:21’s available.
1:2:1 lesson’s available midweek from 0900-1800hrs at our Training Ground in Ramsey, Camb’s.
TRAINING GROUND HIRE NOW AVAILABLE:
We are happy to host a day’s training be that individual’s, small groups, clubs, societies, either midweek or Saturday’s, tailored to your requirements, with or without instruction, with a dummy thrower provided. Pistol, launcher, blanks & dummies all included or with your own trainer. Contact us to discuss your requirements and prices.
Full payment for any lesson, 1:2:1, group or workshop payable at time of booking to secure place.
Contact us to find out more.
WhatsApp: 07850586096
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com
19th July 2025 UPDATE:
TRAINING GROUND HIRE
AVAILABLE FROM 1ST AUGUST 2025!
25+ acres, set in a peaceful, private and secluded location on the edge of the Fens.
Grasses, bramble, cover crop, legume mix, mustard, large lake with easy entry points, river, ditches, banks, hedgerows, jumps (removable, different heights), jumping pens, scurry lane, 50m retrieving & direction square, 300m straight retrieving lane.
Two well stocked ⅓ acre training pens are currently under construction.
These will be available separately to hire from 1st September.
Four on site kennels available to kennel multiple dogs, rather than having to leave them in a vehicle. Covered, secure & weatherproof. (Available from 1st September)
3 hours sessions.
AM = 0900-1200hrs
PM = 1200-1500hrs
All day 0900-1500hrs
Prices: £40.00 first handler, £20.00 each extra handler, maximum 6 handlers, DIY or with your own trainer.
With instruction, setting up scenarios, use of our pistols, launchers and blanks, an extra £30 per session.
Larger groups, Clubs or Societies contact us to discuss your requirements.
Off road parking, toilet & dog friendly coffee shop on site!
August 2025 Training Dates:
Friday August 1st
Working Test Preparation days AV Spaniel‘s.
0900-1300hrs Max 8 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Format two dogs running together. The retrieves will be on par with the ability of the dog, and if an open standard dog is used, the retrieve will be more testing. Will include water retrieves.
Pistol, blanks, and dummy launcher will be used.
I will limit the mornings to 8 handlers. 2nd dogs welcome.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
Sunday August 3rd
Beating/Picking up Workshop AV Spaniels & Retrievers.
0900-1300hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Explaining the role of the beater and picker-uppers on a traditional walked up shoot day, etiquette, shoot day attire, what to expect, what to take on the day, who’s who shoot captain, gamekeeper, stoppers, flags, sticks, noise or no noise, small family/farm shoots to commercial shoots with loaders and double guns, etc. Q&A’s
Moving onto scenarios with spaniels hunting a beat in a ‘straight’ line, flushes simulated and dummies or launcher to mimic fallen game.
Retrievers will be used to sweep the drive after, and runners sent for with the launchers etc.
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs, novice handlers who may just about to enter their first season in the field. Ideally dogs will be steady to the flush and have heard gunshot, but not essential.
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
Puppy Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
1300-1400hrs Max 6 handlers. £25.00
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis balls & dummies for fun, hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards.
PM 1:21’s available.
Tuesday 5th August
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Wednesday 6th August ***EVENING***
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
1900-2030hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £25.00
Sunday August 17th
Obstacle/Jumping Workshop. AV Spaniels & Retrievers.
0900-1300hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs. Larger breeds I would suggest a minimum of twelve months due to skeletal growth etc. Will benefit all handlers, from newcomers to experienced handlers who want a refresh or knowledge on a subject that is often overlooked.
Pens, fences, gates, ditches, tracks, banks, field to field etc
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
AV Spaniel Beginner Group.
1300-1500hrs (Max 6 handlers) £30.00
6/8 months plus, includes socialisation and improving basics, sit, stay, recall, whistle commands, heel work, introduction to retrieving – tennis balls & dummies for fun, hunting – getting their nose on the ground and engagement with the handler. Using place boards.
PM 1:21’s available.
Tuesday 19th August
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Wednesday 20th August ***EVENING***
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
1900-2030hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £25.00
Thursday 21st August
Mixed Ability Retriever Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Sunday 24th August
Cold Game Workshop. AV Spaniel’s & Retrievers.
0900-1300hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Ideally heard shot, steady to thrown dummies, can take a line & direction, but not essential. Rabbit, partridge, pheasant, pigeon. Pistol & Launcher’s will be used.
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
AV Spaniel Novice Group.
1300-1500hrs Maximum 6 handlers. £30.00
Moving on from Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. Introduction to gunshot.
PM 1:21’s available.
Tuesday 26th August
AV Spaniel Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Wednesday 27th August ***EVENING***
AV Spaniel Novice/Intermediate Group
1900-2030hrs Maximum 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £25.00
Thursday 28th August
Retriever Group (Novice/Intermediate)
0900-1200hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £30.00
Sunday 31st August
AV Spaniel & Retriever Water Workshop (All abilities)
0900-1300hrs Max 6 handlers (2nd dog welcome) £50.00
Suitable for young & Novice dogs, Open dogs welcome, wanting to practise in a group setting. Easy entry bank for young and nervous dogs, moving onto bank entries and lake length retrieves & opposite bank. Also, river retrieves, including bank to bank.
Grass, bramble, legume cover mix, cover crop, ditches, jumps, and banks……………..& water!
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
AV Spaniel Intermediate Group.
1300-1500hrs: (Max 6 handlers) £30.00
Moving on from Novice – Heel work off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head/side wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, pistol & launcher use.
PM 1:21’s available.
1:2:1 lesson’s available midweek from 0800-2000hrs at our Training Ground in Ramsey, Camb’s
We are happy to host a day’s training be that small groups, clubs, societies, either midweek or Saturday’s, tailored to your requirements, with or without instruction, with a dummy thrower provided. Pistol, launcher, blanks & dummies all included. Contact us to discuss your requirements and prices.
TRAINING GROUND ‘Private Hire’ will be available from 1st August 2025, see website for details (NOT the training pens, date TBC)
Full payment for any lesson, 1:2:1, group or workshop payable at time of booking to secure place.
Contact us to find out more.
WhatsApp: 07850586096
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com
www.racomitriumgundogs.co.uk