Fletchingly Gundogs is based near Ludlow in Shropshire, and I have owned yellow Labradors from working bloodlines continuously since 1973. After I left school I started to use my dogs for droving on the farm and I have driven herds of up to 70 cattle along the lanes, with me leading and a brace of Labradors keeping them moving from behind. In recent years I fell into gundoggery by accident and it has turned into a very enjoyable hobby, making lots of new friends while training my dogs and enjoying success in Gundog Working Tests. My girls live indoors as much loved members of the family, and I never rehome them once they are too old to work.
A properly trained dog is a happy dog, and my training is geared towards the dog enjoying working with me, to achieve a polite, well mannered dog that is a pleasure to own. My success competing with several dogs over the years proves that my training methods are effective and I get enormous satisfaction watching dogs progress. My training is aimed at producing a fast, accurate retriever which is calm and steady at heel. I have years of experience training both gundogs and pets, and train in a way that makes the dog decide to do what I ask, which makes training very enjoyable.
I belong to several gundog societies, and enjoy taking part in club activities. My achievements in working tests and field trials with several different dogs prove that my training methods work, and that my dogs have the right breeding and temperament for work.