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MAP Working Gundogs,
Heswall
, Wirral, United Kingdom info@mapworkinggundogs.com tel: 07855 413 817 You are not logged in. Click here to log in. |
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Key People Gary McCarthy - Proprietor & Principal Instructor Gary McCarthy, Proprietor and Principal Instructor of MAP Working Gundogs, has many years practical experience of training gundogs. He is a very keen shooting man who knows only too well the value of a properly trained working gundog. Gary has many years practical experience of working his gundogs in the field, from beating on organised shoot days, to shooting over his own dogs on large sporting estates throughout the UK. Gary is also a committee member of Clwyd Retriever Club and competes with his dogs in all disciplines.He can often be seen in working tests and trials throughout the North West ( see gallery and competition results). Gary has overall responsibility for MAP Working Gundogs, teaching from puppy and novice to advanced level both in group classes and private lessons. Gary also develops and co-ordinates all training courses, particularly field trial training and shooting trips to Scotland in association with Case Sports, based in Dumfries & Galloway. Gary can be contacted on 07855-413817 or via email at mapworkinggundogs@btinternet.com.  Ian Griffiths Principal Instructor. Ian has over 30 years experience in the training and handling of working dogs. Starting as a trainee Gamekeeper in NorthWales he trained his own Labradors and later became interested in the training and handling of German Shepherds for obedience, working trials and security work. He continued to gain further practical experience as a Gamekeeper at Knowsley, Rainford and Bickerstaffe were he trained and worked his gundogs and successfully competed in working tests and field trials. For a number of years Ian worked at Croxteth Hall and Country Park where he was responsible for the training and running of a Parks Patrol Dog Section and attended a number of courses at Lancashire Constabulary Police Dog training centre at Hutton Nr Preston where all of the Dogs trained by Ian were accredited alongside Home Office, Police and Prison Service dogs. More recently Ian and his dogs have been in demand by Local Authorities and show organizers to provide dog training demonstrations which are both interesting and informative. Not only as a trainer / handler of working gundogs and security dogs but a professional trainer and behaviour consultant for all breeds / types of dog. Ian has a wealth of knowledge and experience which novice trainers will find invaluable in producing a well adjusted, well trained canine companion either as a family pet or working dog. Ian is available for group or one to one training or demonstrations and can be contacted direct on telephone no 07940 194022, 0151 289 2917 or email elgrifo@hotmail.co.uk.  Derek Amos Instructor Derek like Gary above has many years experince in handling gundogs and is very passionate about Labrador Retrievers and English Springer Spaniels. He is a founder member of MAP Working Gundogs and regularly competes in working tests with his dogs around the country. Derek is very passionate about his gundogs and regularly beats and picks up with his dogs on large sporting estates throughout the North West. Derek is an integral part of the MAP team and regularly instructs classes in the handling and training of all gundog breeds.  Mark McGuirk. Instructor Mark is a very enthusiastic worker of Labrador Retrievers and regularly instructs classes in MAP. Mark like all of our instructors is very passionate about his dogs and has had great success with his Labrador Bailey. Mark is also an integral part of the team, he also attends working tests gaining futher experience in all aspects of gundog handling and training. Mark also beats and picks up with his Labradors and regularly attends our training expeditions with all the team in Scotland. _________________________________________________________________________ |
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