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A Very Happy Working Springer Spaniel

Posted: February 4, 2017

This boy is so happy now! Months ago he had no purpose, ran off and chased sheep. Today he worked like a real Spaniel, listening to whistle commands, hunting and retrieving to hand.

Day 14 of Residential Gundog Training Harley the Springer Spaniel’s 1st Pheasant Retrieve – Part 3

Posted: January 18, 2017

Day 14 of Harley’s residential gundog training see her working on pheasant retrieves. Having purchased Harley 2 weeks ago and with her not having any training it’s important I ensure she’s confident on retrieving game for my client. Residential training […]

Residential Gundog Training Dram the Labrador – First Game Retrieve

Posted: January 16, 2017

A short video of Dram a 10 month old Labrador training on his first game retrieve. Dram is residing with me for residential gundog training, prior to arriving he’d had basic obedience so over his stay I’ve instilled structure and […]

Proud Dad Moment with a Client and his Labrador

Posted: October 21, 2016

How many of us have watched our children achieve that proud moment in their lives, cheering and feeling emotional. Well today was a proud moment for Scott and Bryn. Over the months Scott has worked hard instilling a good foundation […]

Follower or Leader ?

Posted: October 3, 2016

We hear so many times about pack leadership/mentality within dogs. ‘Be the pack leader’ is one quote we read about from Cesar Milan, but for some reason we still allow our dogs to become pack leaders. Many dominate their owners making […]

The Glorious Twelfth

Posted: July 29, 2016

As a local gundog trainer, it’s always good to be recognised in your locality for your expertise. Regional monthly magazine Live Ribble Valley approached me as a gundog training expert to write a feature on The Glorious Twelfth here on […]

Retrieving live game with Labrador Retrievers

Posted: June 27, 2016

Today’s training with Belle and Lady the Labrador’s was a huge success. We worked both girls on pigeon retrieves and without fail their delivery was 100%. These two girls have come a long way in their gundog training journey and […]

7 month old Cocker Spaniel on his first game retrieve – Gundog Training

Posted: April 21, 2016

Marshall is our own dog that arrived 3 weeks ago. He’d never been trained as a gundog and his chase instinct was strong hence why he was re-homed. 3 weeks of bonding and building up structured retrieves has led to […]