Gundog displays

Arena demonstrations at shows and events

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We are renowned for providing Gundog displays at shows across the UK, including the prestigious Great Yorkshire Show. Our displays are fun, entertaining and informative, showcasing a range of different gundog breeds. We demonstrate the different stages of how we prepare a dog for working in the field, progressing from introducing fundamental training with a pup; to advanced gundog work with some of our Field Trial winning dogs.

What to expect

From spaniels flushing cover to labradors delivering clean retrieves, our demonstrations give a full picture of the discipline and drive behind a well-trained gundog. Each display is tailored to the show, but typically includes:

Hunting and retrieving demonstrations

Whistle work, directional handling and steadiness

Simulated shoot-day scenarios using dummies

Live commentary from field trial judge Ryan Kay

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About the Presenters

We are both Royal Kennel Club Accredited Instructors in Working Gundogs. Ryan is a Royal Kennel Club A-Panel field trial judge, and a regular contributor to a range of sporting magazines including Gundog Journal.

We demonstrate our specialist knowledge and experience with a range of gundog breeds and demonstrate how they might work in the shooting field, including the different roles undertaken by different gundog breeds. We use positive methods in all our training and demonstrate how we train our dogs, illustrating the progression from a young dog through to our most experienced and highly skilled dogs who compete at the top level. 

We aim to provide displays which are fun, entertaining and informative, mindful that our audience may include those who have may have significant gundog knowledge and experience, to those who have little or none.

Booking enquiries

Call Ryan direct on: 07812 679563
email us: ryankay@farlavale.co.uk