- Breeders and trainers of Labradors, Cockers and English Springer Spaniels.
- Dogs taken in for residential gundog and obedience training.
- Consultancies.
- Training DVDs and videos.
- Dog/handler tuition.
- Training holidays in the Granary Cottage on the farm.
Breeding
Through very selective breeding techniques applied with English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels
and Labrador Retrievers, Sealpin dogs have gained an excellent reputation for being
sound, good looking stock. An amenable character is regarded as highly important
along with an excellent working ability in both field and trial. Sealpin have
provided breeding stock for both the UK and The Royal Dutch, Guide Dogs for the
Blind. Our temperaments have proved ideal for their breeding
programmes.
Training
It doesn't matter how many times you say it "Attention to Detail" is as ever
the corner stone to the Sealpin philosophy. From the first stages of puppy-hood
onward, never allowing a youngster to go off "free hunting" in a game situation,
until under control show the attention to detail key to Edwards
approach.
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- Dummy work, first singly, then pairs and then in a group situation, unseen
and being taught to be steady to anything thrown.
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- Hunting comes naturally to the springer and cocker spaniel but all the
retrievers are taught to quarter as well using whistle, hand signals and the
natural scenting conditions prevailing at the time.
- Cold game retrieval is introduced once a satisfactory situation is achieved
with dummies. Care is taken not to rush any dog unsure of carrying a dummy
- Introduction to water takes place, with youngsters, on a fine warm day with
the emphasis on fun to begin with. Most dogs love the water and are keen to take
part, but careful handling is used with the occasional hesitant or sensitive
dog.
- Once confidence is gained, of a steady dog, they are introduced to the
rabbit pen to build on this. A dog steady to the flush and any disturbance of
game has learnt an essential element of any gun-dog's training.
- Working from an early stage on all dogs to remove any tendency to be
"gun-shy" through a series of simulation bangs, starting with the simple hand
clap through to a starting pistol. Progressing to the actual shooting field,
putting into practice the core training as a junior member of the team,
experiencing the whole look, feel and sound of the dogs future working
environment without rushing into the actual retrieve.
- Walking up over rabbits is an essential part of Edwards's gun-dog training
in the encouragement of good hunting, improving response to the handlers
direction, taking lines and complete steadiness in a shooting situation.
Please contact lantonhill@googlemail.com
for details or telephone on 01835 863275. | | |
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