Fun For Your Flat-Coat, Fun For You !

No matter what your field interest, or whether you are a novice or a seasoned handler/trainer, we have resources to help you reach your goals. From hunting to competition, the field committee is dedicated to maintaining the field ability of the breed by helping members and their Flat-Coats participate in field activities. If you have a question or need advice, please reach out to the field committee. (See FCRSA Field Committee members for contact info)

We are excited to offer new field training resources now available for download in the Training Resources page:

    • The Next Chapter, Conversations Along The Training Journey, is a series of field training articles that provides a comprehensive approach to training your dog from basics through advanced retriever work. These articles, written by Field Committee members Linda Reynolds & Judy Teskey, were originally published in quarterly newsletters.
    • A series of upland/flushing educational and training articles by Field Committee member Janet Ciarico.
    • A list of training apps and website training resources

For a fun look at a Flat-coat working in the field, Please enjoy – Loving the Flat Coated Retriever

Flat-Coat jumping in the pond.
Flat-Coated Retriever standing in a field of tall grass.
Liver colored Flat-Coated Retriever running in the field with a duck in his mouth.