The GSP lifestyle
Events & News
Scroll down to see not only what fun you and your dog may have missed out on, but also what fun is still to be had, giving you more reasons to get off the couch and out of your garden!
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It is official!
We hosted our inaugural NFTA Affiliated Field Trial in 2024 and again in 2025. Planning is already underway for 2026 for both a full Field Trial a supplemental Open Stake and to host the NFTA Nationals.
We have hosted a KUSA licensed Natural Ability tests for 3 years and will be doing so again in 2026.
We still offer our 8 week beginner obedience course tailored to the personality of the GSP. (No puppies under 6 months or children under 12 years may participate, but you may attend classes to watch if your dog is still too young at no charge.) Participation is limited and so this is one of the few events we restrict to members only with notice of registration being shared with members directly first and then only the broader dog community. If this interests you and you are not already a member its time to…
Scroll down for the complete list of planned events for the year and full details of next up
Ethics
Hunting season
Bird hunting is seasonal and it is illegal to hunt out of season, exceed the bag limit or do so without a license.
Make sure you know the details and have your license before you set out. If you need help with this consider reaching out to…
fun to anticipate and plan for
Upcoming events
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Remember regular exercise and nose work keeps our dogs happy
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We have two members WhatsApp groups. One is a noticeboard on which admins share details of events. The other is an open chat group where all things dog related are most welcome.
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions on events or any other matter
2026
Time for more…
Fun you have already missed
Five years past and we are still evolving
Scroll down for some history:
Our 5th Year
2025 Events
Natural Ability is the minimum standard for breeding with an HPR dog.
Congrats, Janeke and Patrys 🐾 CF and Hayley 🐾 Karolien/Glen/ Angelo, Vadi and Joma 🐾Denise and Meneer 🐾 Herman and Duke 🐾 Tebego and Flash 🐾 Georgina and Ruby 🐾 Alfred and Copper 🐾
Your dogs meet the standard.
Lots of fun had on the hunting week end!
HPR Field Trial 2025
Thank you to all of the participants and officials.
Relaxed & Social
A perfect day for a winter walk…
Always a bitter sweet day. Thank you to the Maree family for hosting us again.
Congratulations to everyone who participated.
The overall winner this year was Ed Liechti and Akela and runner up Matthew Liechti and Khaleesi, very well done!
And did we have a pile of prizes… thank you Nutribyte!
Our 4th Year
2024 Events
as well as to our organising team, judges, field steward and of course- our wonderful hosts, the Maree family.
A lot of love, care and effort goes into a morning like this morning 🌅 Thank you all for everything! We loved it!
Thank you for an amazing morning
It was lovely, thank you🐕🦺
Thank you everyone for an awesome morning
Thank you to all that makes this special event fun & so well managed!🐾🤗🙌🏼
It was a wonderful morning! Thanks to everyone who was there to make it so special!
Our 3rd year
2023 Events
our 2nd year
2022 Events
Full 8 week obedience course
Started 23 January 2022.
Owners and dogs were put through a full 8 weeks course.
The club’s first year
2021 Events
Introduction to obedience
Held 14 March 2021
Owners and dogs were introduced to the concepts for basic obedience and given the tools to work with their dogs at home.
Introduction to field work
Held 27 March 2021.
Like-minded people had an opportunity to take their GSP out into the veld. There was a short introduction to field work and and a controlled walk for those not used to letting their dogs off lead.
Introduction to retRieving
Held 10 April 2021.
Those present were given a short talk explaining the basics and how to start nurturing this instinct and then practical guidance both with land and water retrieves.
Obedience
Held 16 May 2021.
Members had the opportunity for additional obedience training
Breakfast in the mountains
Held 13 June 2021.
After a lovely walk with the dogs running free, breakfast was served in a clearing the the gorge.
Introduction to Tracking
Georg from Bush Whisper Expeditions shared information around Green Trax who does anti-poaching work in the Greater Kruger
Held 23 August 2021.
Members had the opportunity to let their dogs have a try at following blood spoor and bird drags
Full 8 week BASIC obedience course
Started 4 September 2021.
Owners and dogs were put through a full 8 weeks course.
competition level obedience demonstration
Held 24 October 2021.
The ‘graduates” from our 8 week obedience course were awarded their certificates where after they and members were treated to a demonstration of competition level obedience by Maragret Mudd
Club Shooting day
27 November 2021.
No shooting, but the dogs did not mind the rain and enjoyed the veld.
Hippo Creek hospitality is legendary.
A fire in November, great food and company.
Christmas Walk
11 December 2021
Members enjoyed a relaxing end to the year, a lovely walk, good company and fine food