Rod Roberts Training

Rod started the weekly courses in September 1991 making next year the 21st Annual Comprehensive Course, in 2002 he started the Advanced course which required a minimum qualification of a UDex to be eligible.
The Comprehensive Course is as its name suggests a course covering all the exercises required in working trials but most emphasis on the major exercises i.e. Tracking, Search Square, and Sendaway and Redirection. Rod is no longer able to do the actual Criminal Work but arranges for a competent Training Criminal to be available for some taster sessions under Rods guidance for those who want to give it a try.
The format of the Advanced Course is more guided than instructed with Rod advising and aiding the inevitably successful search for perfection and Success. When Dog and Handlers reach a certain standard Rods approach is to help the handler and dog evolve and develop their own style, fully instructed training while available is probably not what is required. Training beyond a certain point is more about spotting approaching problems and adjusting already competent handling and to fine tune and polish performances from handle and dog, helping with the progression towards elusive "Ticket wins".

Dates for the 2012 Courses
Advanced arrive Sat 21st April Course starts Sun 22nd finishes Thurs 26th Depart Fri 27th.
Comprehensive Arrive 25th August starts Sun 26th Finishes Thurs 30th depart Fri 31st
Costs of the Courses Advanced £320 Comprehensive £290

Here are some of the people who have benefited over the years with Rods Training.
In No particular Order.
Linda Newbold, Allison Tomhe, Janet Parker, Janette Sayer, Dave Olley, Pat Williams, Nick Williams, Margo Brothwell, Diane Ling, Manda Mcllean, Judy Meeking, Donna Walker (Dalmatian), Jacquie Hall, Fran Becket, Sara Royle, Steph Mcbride, James Warrior.
The List goes on….

This Years Courses are based at Slingsby in Yorkshire
For Further information Ring on 07957 211299 or 01623 482181
Email Rod at rod.roberts@ntlworld.com website www.RodRoberts.co.uk

SCOTTISH   WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY

WORKING TRIALS TRAINING WEEKEND

With Moira Rogerson

5th & 6th May 2012

To be held at Throsk Community Centre, Kersie Rd, Throsk, Stirling, FK7 7NA
Handlers £35 per day (£60 for both days)
Spectators £15 per day (£25 for both days)
To include lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

LIMITED HANDLER PLACES AVAILABLE

For further information contact: June McPhillips 07950 141074
flatspring@btinternet.com

Please send the completed form, fee (made payable to S.W.T.S.) and an SAE to:
June McPhillips, Greenside Cottage, Lauder, Berwickshire TD2 6PD