Dogs For Life

14/11/2023

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26/10/2023

Go on treat yrself. Great wines. Great prices. And share with friends. X

Something Special to Share What are you drinking for October ? Our Special Selection DISCOUNTED WINES May be redeemed at CORKING WINES only. Champagne…

05/04/2023

A little background story ;) Take a look at the website - https://www.castlemansgundogs.co.uk/ for training inspiration!

01/04/2023

Der Onlinekongress läuft - und damit auch ein paar neue Angebote.
Gestern stand auch das Interview mit Philippa Williams von Castlemans Gundogs auf dem Programm.

Mit ihr haben wir einen neuen Onlinekurs an den Start gebracht. Und während der ganzen Kongresszeit, gibt es diesen Kurs für den reduzierten Preis von 99€ anstelle 119 € regulär.

Mit dem Code ”PWOKNE” erhältst du den Kurs zum reduzierten Preis! Bis zum 30.04.2023

Hier geht's zum neuen Kurs:
https://elopage.com/s/Hundepraxis/gundog-training-philippa-williams

Und wer ein bisschen einen Eindruck erhalten möchte, wie Training mit ihr aussieht, für den haben wir noch einen netten Zusammenschnitt auf Youtube :-)
https://youtu.be/QAfT5_0cS5c

31/03/2023

08/02/2023

I have been very fortunate to have had the amazing support from Honey’s Real Dog Food for many years. My dogs always look & perform so well on what I consider the very best of Raw Feeds. The team at Honey’s are always willing to give invaluable help & it’s just great to be able to pick up the phone & get advice when needed. Thanks so much to the team for caring so much about our canine friends & wanting them to have the very best.

08/02/2023

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀
Our lovely Moddie, will be interviewing author and co-founder of Honey's Real Dog Food this Thursday at 6:30pm (UK Time) and hope you can join us.
They will be having a casual chat (so grab a cuppa) about all things raw and Honey's as a company.

Honey's pride themselves in their food, but also in their amazing library of information, such as their 'Natural Feeding Handbook for Dogs' which is available on their website for free...
https://honeysrealdogfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Honeys-Natural-Feeding-Handbook-for-Dogs.pdf

Honey's Real Dog Food
Moddie Lambert Moddie Lambert - Canine Raw Solutions

07/02/2023

This will definitely be worth listening to - so please do tune in on Thursday...

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀
Our lovely Moddie, will be interviewing author and co-founder of Honey's Real Dog Food this Thursday at 6:30pm (UK Time) and hope you can join us.
They will be having a casual chat (so grab a cuppa) about all things raw and Honey's as a company.

Honey's pride themselves in their food, but also in their amazing library of information, such as their 'Natural Feeding Handbook for Dogs' which is available on their website for free...
https://honeysrealdogfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Honeys-Natural-Feeding-Handbook-for-Dogs.pdf

Honey's Real Dog Food
Moddie Lambert Moddie Lambert - Canine Raw Solutions

27/12/2022

Want to put your stamp on the work we do to help the dogs we love???? You can help us at Labrador Welfare by saving stamps from your mail and sending them on to support our ongoing, year-round Stamp Appeal.

Please send any saved stamps direct to our collector at the address shown in the flier on this post and remember, every stamp you send will raise funds that will help dogs who need it most.

Thank you everyone - we really appreciate your support. 🥰🐾

07/12/2022

Day two & Botcherghyll Elder aka Timmy Train Set is patiently waiting his turn to go back into line at the International Gundog League Championships at Holkham Estate, Norfolk.

08/11/2022

Why not head over to our Castlemans Gundog page to see details of the event below - Hooligan or Top of the Puppy Class - want to come along ...... see event details in Castlemans Gundogs....

12/10/2022

I am pleased to announce the date for an
Introductory Puppy/Beginners class on Sunday, 23rd October at 2pm for 1.5hrs - at a cost of £37.50 based near Stamford Bridge, York.
If you would like more details and to book a place please contact me on 07831 817309
(If this date is not convenient for you but you would like to come along to future classes we have planned please contact me to discuss).
Philippa

29/09/2022

Philippa is planning some Puppy/Young Dog Classes starting very soon based near York - if you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me.

22/03/2022

We have a few spaces left for Novice/intermediate & open dogs between 12th - 15th April which will be held on 100acres North East of York.
We will be covering all aspects of Gundog work from how to read your dog effectively to get the best results, when to reward & when not to, how to build exercises to create quick learning, improve handling at a distance & so much more. If you would like to have more information please contact Philippa.

13/03/2022

Join us for a special seminar and two day workshop 

with Philippa Williams KCAI (CDA WGA FT) of 
Castlemans Gundogs ‘are’ Dogs for Life

25th and 26th August 2022

Gardners Farm, Ashburnam, East Sussex

This workshop is suitable for NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE dogs

Limited to 8-10 handlers

This workshop requires two day attendance so you can apply the theoretical learning in the morning from day one to practical teaching for rest of the event.

Attendees have the opportunity to work one dog on the first day and a different dog on the second day if they wish.

Dogs must be able to walk to heel, be steady and have an established retrieve.

This event is being coordinated by one of our Members Elena Lanes Gould and
Andrew Ward Smith of Gardeners Farm

Gardners Farm is a beautiful training ground in East Sussex with fantastic variation of cover and lakes for water work. It is also a lovely campsite based in the High Wield, and is available to book. 
Tent pitches start from £25 for one night.

Gardners Farm is located only 1 hour and 15 mins from the Eurostar and 30 minutes from the port of Hastings.

TO BOOK A handler place or observer place

PLEASE GO TO: https://www.featherfoundstudio.com/events/philippa-williams

The information is also on our website too but all bookings are through the above.

www.castlemansgundogs.co.uk

Castlemans Gundogs of a range of Gundog Training holidays and courses with the emphasis on education, understanding and above all, fun, for you and your dogs, in a relaxed atmosphere. Gundog Training course based in Yorkshire and throughout the UK.

26/02/2022

Our Crufts journey.

26/02/2022

Quite a few people are asking if I am going to be at Crufts this year & the answers is no.
I first started giving demonstration in obedience back in 1994 & then went onto doing Gundog displays for the Kennel Club back in 2001 which were in the small arena. As the years went on we also progressed into the main arena till eventually we had the very best slot which was just before “Best in Show” wow what an honour & privilege that was.
I could not have done any of this without such a wonderful team who supported me & also to keep my in check which is no mean task. As you may know over the years the team has changed as it’s such a huge commitment to give up not only the four long days but the practice on the Wednesday as well. It’s incredibly tiring for both humans & our dear dogs & you really do need the right ones to be able to keep up with all that is going on. What with answering questions throughout the day, the care & manage our own dogs let alone what we have to do in the arena all of which is quite exhausting.
I very pleased that Claudia Atkinson who worked with me for several years has taken up the challenge this year & I do hope she has equal or even more support from her team as I have had over the years.
My dearest thanks go to Maxine Furnandiz, Sally Richardson, Nikki Charles, Christine Spalding, Erica Munro-Ferguson, Maiko Isono, Nigel Stock, Sarah Winter, Julia Deeming, Pepi Barrington, Colette Greenwood, Robert Aldenton, Janet Botterill, Sidney Tilghman to name but a few so I do apologies if I have forgotten to include you which I know as soon as I post this others will pop into my head.
For all of you who are going to the biggest & best dog show in the world I’m sure you will have a great time & I think you would all like to join me in wishing Claudia the very best.

08/02/2022

I have availability next week from 15th - 18th February for Novice - Open standard on 100 acres of undulating ground with fences which is East of York please contact me for details.

24/01/2022

Castlemans Gundogs are pleased to announce places are available for the following events:
(Should events become full we always keep a reserve list open)

Price on application for all events

Northumberland 13/14/15th May - Walked Up Training at Bellingham(1 to 3 days)
Limited to 8 Handlers
Accommodation not included. However we do use Riverdale Hotel and we get discount for those attending the event.

Dalmunzie, Perthshire, Scotland 19th - 24th June - Full teaching Gundog Holiday)
Includes accommodation (mainly shared bedroom, some single available), food & 4 days training.
Limited to 8 Handlers

Jedburgh 12/13/14th July (Full teaching Gundog Holiday)
Includes 3 days training, shared accommodation & Food.
Availability for 6 Residential (Shared Rooms/some single) & 2 Day attendees

Northumberland 29/30/31st July - Walked Up Training at Bellingham (1 to 3 days)
Limited to 8 Handlers
Accommodation not included. However we do use Riverdale Hotel and we get discount for those attending the event.

Criteria required:
Dogs must be able to Walk at heel on and off the lead with distractions.
A good stop
Sit with all distractions
Have a good recall.
Confidently retrieving various articles.
Tidy delivery.
Steadiness.
Handling a dog at distance.

Please contact us via email [email protected] or telephone me on 01759 372293 or mobile 07831 817309 (no later than 18:00 hrs please) to discuss which event will be best for you and your dog(s)

Philippa Williams

28/12/2021

Bina 10/05/13 - 23/12/21

As you know I very rarely post anything & it has taken me a few days to be able to write this.
Bina was suddenly taken I’ll on 17th December & went into the vets for intensive care. As all the tests results came back as negative, scans etc showed nothing & she was going down hill I had the horrendous decision to let her go.
Seeing as so many of you have memories of my dearest Bina I thought it only right to let you know. Bina was the the most wonderful teacher to people like Maiko Isono, Claudia Atkinson, Sidney Tilghman, Hannah Walsh & Kirsty Stenhouse to name but a few. The girls all benefited greatly from Bina’s kind, loving & affectionate nature but also her bid ability, natural talents & keenness to work be it Gundog work, agility or flyball, she just loved it all. This meant they could gain so much experience & knowledge from working with her in so many disciplines. In my lessons she was my support when required as she taught dogs manners & respect when needed & my clients also learnt so much from her & will have some wonderful memories. Jai is missing his mum as he never plays with anyone else except her which they joyfully did every morning without fail. Bina had so much still to give & to be taken away from us so young at just eight doesn't. seem fair as she was so fit, health & happy but once 17th hit it was a different story.

Goodby my darling girl - you gave the most & asked for the least we will all miss you.

If you have any photos of Bina please post them.

07/10/2021

Botcherghyll Elder aka Timber ran in his first Trial which happened to be an All Aged stake run by the Vale of York Working Retriever Club at Grinkle Park.
I was really really pleased with him as he did everything I asked of him & showed such natural talent. Apart from one other he was between two & five years younger than the rest so again a big jump. He handled beautifully, went through a wall of brambles which I thought he might balk at, had an eye wipe, sat through a drive & when a pricked bird landed just feet away & ran quickly followed by a fellow competitors dog he just watched them both away. He can fourth so I was really pleased with how he coped with the day especially as I didn’t get him till he was nearly a year old & with a lot of issues.
Thank you to all who were involved with the day, everyone was friendly & pleased to be out with their dogs & the committee looked after us really well with some delicious eats to end a perfect day. Thanks again.

06/09/2021

We had an amazing time on Sunday at Aldby Park for the demnstration.... Jai as always was full of fun and sprung into action as always....

21/08/2021

Come along with your Doggies to the Family Fun Dog Day - Sunday 5th September 2021