Program 01
Puppy Foundations
Built for first-year members who want steady guidance through social exposure, calm lead habits and the first months of life with an active perro.
Programs & Events
Where training, gathering and breed knowledge meet.
This page brings the club calendar and the year-round learning offer into one place, from first puppy steps to shoreline workshops, mentoring circles and member weekends.
6
Core programs
12
Seasonal gatherings
All
Member levels welcome
Each program is designed to be useful on the day itself: practical handling, clear routines, calm social structure and guidance that respects the breed’s working character.
How The Combined Page Works
One shared rhythm for learning, meeting and showing up.
Instead of separating instruction from club life, we pair both. Programs establish continuity across the year, while events turn those routines into shared experience, feedback and community memory.
- Programs run as repeatable tracks members can return to across different seasons.
- Events create milestone days with mentors, guest speakers, demonstrations and social time.
- New owners can enter at any point and still find a clear next step.
Program Directory
Training Tracks Built For Daily Life With The Breed
Each track mixes structured practice with club support so members leave with routines they can actually continue at home.
Program 02
Handling & Grooming Clinics
Small-group clinics that help members keep maintenance calm, efficient and consistent while understanding texture, tools and seasonal coat decisions.
Program 03
Water Confidence Sessions
A progressive sequence for dogs that need thoughtful exposure around water, retrieval motivation and patient support rather than overstimulation.
Program 04
Junior Handler Days
Designed for households that want children and teens involved in an age-appropriate, encouraging format with practical handling responsibilities.
Program 05
Breed Education Evenings
Talk-led sessions for members who want a deeper grasp of the breed beyond training alone, with room for breeder dialogue and owner questions.
Program 06
Coastal Walk Circles
These walks offer steady exposure, conversation and regional connection for members who want community without a formal workshop setting.
Events Calendar
Seasonal Dates That Bring The Community Together
These highlighted dates combine hands-on learning, shared meals, mentor access and time for dogs to work calmly in a social setting.
18May
Open Event
Member Welcome Walk
A relaxed entry event for first-year members and returning families, with pacing suited to young dogs and plenty of room for questions along the route.
Reserve A Place01Jun
Workshop
Coat Care Intensive
Members bring their own tools for demonstrations on sectioning, drying decisions, coat checks and making everyday maintenance less stressful for dog and owner.
Reserve A Place15Jun
Field Day
Summer Water Skills Day
A longer-format day with shoreline practice, short retrieves, picnic breaks and observation time for members who prefer to learn before joining the exercises directly.
Reserve A Place24Aug
Mentor Day
Autumn Progress Reviews
Short review blocks where handlers revisit goals, ask for targeted advice and map the next season with input from club volunteers and peer mentors.
Reserve A Place21Sep
Family Day
Junior Handler Circle
An encouraging day for younger members with simple ring exercises, dog care stations and shared coaching that keeps the atmosphere welcoming and steady.
Reserve A Place09Nov
Club Evening
Breed Stewardship Forum
A conversation-led evening on breeding ethics, owner responsibilities, health awareness and how the club keeps practical standards connected to community care.
Reserve A Place
Event Atmosphere
Practical days with space to observe, learn and belong.
Club events are structured enough to feel useful, but never so rigid that newcomers are left behind. Members can participate actively, shadow a mentor or simply spend time around people who understand the breed’s pace and temperament.
That balance matters. It turns a calendar into continuity and helps owners build confidence long before they feel fully experienced.
Member Journal
What People Take Home From The Schedule
Programs and events matter because they change the week that follows: calmer routines, clearer handling and stronger relationships between dogs and people.
After The Walk
New members find a first circle quickly.
The welcome walk is often the easiest first step because it replaces pressure with conversation, observation and a shared pace that dogs can handle.
From Workshops
Owners leave with practical routines, not just theory.
That means coat plans that suit real schedules, training exercises scaled to the dog in front of them and clearer ways to ask for support.
Season Outlook
Repeat attendance turns one event into momentum.
Members who return across the year gain familiarity with the club, steadier dogs in shared settings and a stronger sense of responsibility to the breed community.
Join The Season
Pick a program, mark a date and step into the club rhythm.
Whether you are arriving with a young dog, preparing for a more active training year or simply looking for informed company, this page is the starting point for the club’s shared calendar.
What To Expect
A practical, welcoming format from the first visit.
- Clear event notes and realistic expectations before each gathering.
- Volunteer mentors available for newcomers who want a first point of contact.
- Program formats that work for observation, participation or gradual entry.