The club would like to thank the British Association for Shooting and Conservation for their on-going support and continuing to be the main sponsor of our 2025 Working Tests, please visit their site https://basc.org.uk
Welcome to West Berkshire Gundog Club
At West Berkshire Gundog Club, our aim is simple: to make dog training fun for both you and your dog.
Whether you’re looking for a well-behaved companion, a reliable shooting dog, or aiming for competition success, we’re here to support you every step of the way. All in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Training with us
Puppy Training
Get off to the best start by joining our weekly puppy class every Sunday, designed to give you and your pup the best foundation for future success.
Sunday Training
Rain or shine, we run weekly training sessions every Sunday for dogs and handlers of all ages and skill levels. A great way to train consistently and build confidence.
Tiered Training Program
Looking for a more structured approach? Our Tiered Training Program covers all aspects of gundog training and is suitable for dogs aged 6 months and over.
One-to-One Training
Need targeted support? Whether you’re working through a challenge or fine-tuning advanced skills, our one-to-one sessions offer personalised guidance from our experienced trainers.
Events & Working Tests
We run special training days and working tests throughout the year. A perfect way to learn something new or put your skills to the test and enjoy the day with fellow handlers.
Want to Join Us?
We’d love to see you!
To find out more or to come along, please contact Allan on 07525 220 582 or via email.
Working Test – 29th June 2025
We’re excited to announce that our 2025 Working Test will take place on Sunday, 29th June 2025 at our training ground.
It’s always a fantastic day out for members and non-members. You might be surprised at just how well your dog performs!
Treat it like a regular training session, enjoy the experience, and you might even walk away with an award.
And if things don’t quite go to plan? No problem! It’s still a great day out, so don’t overthink it — just enter and enjoy the day.
There will be three classes for each breed (HPR, Retriever & Spaniel)
- Puppy: dogs aged between 6 to 12 months on the day
- Novice: dogs aged over 12 month who have not previously won a novice working test
- Open: dogs aged over 12 months that are well trained or have won a novice working test
Full details on can be found on our dedicated working test page.
Cost: £40 for members, £45 for non-members
Location: Our Training Ground, Malthouse Lane along the Basingstoke Road (A33), ///nipped.lace.comically.
Start Time: Please arrive from 9am with the test starting around 10am, this allows enough time sign you in.
Sunday Training – 15th June 2025
We’ll be running the following classes this:
- 09:30 to 10:30 Puppies
- 11:30 to 12:30 Juniors and Beginners
- 13:30 to 14:30 Intermediate and Advanced
These will be held at our training ground on Malthouse Lane which is along the Basingstoke Road ///nipped.lace.comically.
Within each class we focus on the training needs of each breed – retrievers, spaniels & hunt point retrievers.
Each session is £25 per dog, payable on the day via cash or card.
If this is your first time attending or you are unsure which session to attend, please contact Allan on 07525 220 582 or via email.
For further details see our Sunday Training page.
Tiered Training – 12th July 2025
Our tiered training program is up and running for 2025 with the next round starting on 12th July.
This program is designed to cover all aspects of gundog training and is suitable for dogs aged six months and over. The courses cover everything from basic obedience to advanced gundog skills, so no matter where you and your dog are in your training journey, we have a course that is perfect for you.
The training sessions take place weekly on a Saturday and culminate in an assessment on the fifth week of the course.
For further details see our Tiered Training page or contact Allan on 07525 220 582 or via email.
The club also provides specialist training days and Working Tests (click for photos) over the year, details can be found on our Events Page.
Keep up to date with the latest on training & courses by downloading our app you available on both Apple and Android AND ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS
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Please note: West Berkshire Gundog Club is not associated or has any affiliation with any other regional gundog club. If you would like to benefit from the experience that Allan & Sue have accumulated over their combined years in the field, testing and trialling please contact them directly.