What Makes a Scurry Training Day Unforgettable
It is not just about the dummies thrown or the retrieves completed. It is also about everything that happens in between.
Maybe it starts with someone stepping nervously out of their car, wondering what on earth they have signed up for. But by the end of the day, they are climbing back in with muddy boots, a rosette in hand, and a quiet pride they never expected to feel.
Then there is the laughter. It spreads across the field when someone says
My dog cannot do any of this, I just came to get away from the kids
only to watch that same dog nail a perfect retrieve like it had been training in secret.
And sometimes, there are tears. The kind that come from relief. From the joy of proving to yourself that you can do more than doubt said you could. These are the moments when someone who nearly stayed home leaves with confidence, new friendships, and the belief that they really can do this after all.
Expert Guidance With Heart
Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor and Alex Thorneycroft-Taylor led the day with the kind of calm, clear guidance that makes all the difference when you are out of your comfort zone. They brought not just experience, but empathy, humour, and a deep understanding of how it feels to be learning something new in front of others.
There were no silly questions. No pressure to perform. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just practical support, expert insight, and the kind of encouragement that helps handlers feel seen, capable, and completely welcome.
HPRs Stealing the Show
Let us take a moment for the HPRs.
Apparently they do not retrieve. Except they did. And they did it beautifully.
They picked up dummies with speed and style. Gave the spaniels a run for their money.
We saw dogs and handlers growing in confidence with every run. We saw partnerships come alive. And we saw that with the right support anything is possible.
This Is What Community Looks Like
One member shared that she nearly did not come. In fact, she had booked in a moment of courage and then spent the next few weeks wondering why. She had never done anything like this. Did not know anyone. Was not sure she would fit in.
And yet she showed up.
She trained.
She laughed.
She placed in a scurry.
And she left with a heart full of joy.
We Are Not Just About Dogs
Yes, the dogs were brilliant.
But the women were braver.
From nervous first timers to those looking to sharpen their skills, every single person walked away with something more than they came with.
Our trainers are handpicked because they are not just talented. They are fabulous. They make people feel seen, supported, and strong.
These days are not about perfect dogs or polished performances.
They are about showing up. Trying something new. And realising you are more capable than you thought.
Want to Join Us Next Time
If you have ever wondered if you and your dog could do something like this
The answer is yes
👉 Members, check out our Events Page for what is coming next. Basc Scurry dates can be found here .
👉 Or join the LWDG Society to be the first to hear when bookings open
Come for the training. Stay for the laughter.
Leave with a whole new level of confidence.
We are the LWDG. We do not clique. We do not criticise.
We cheer. We support. We rise together.
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