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Frank the Rescue Springer Spaniel

Posted: June 21, 2018

Frank is a rescue Springer Spaniel who lived on a barge with his previous owner. This curtailed his exercise and he had no recall, no heal work and no structure. Barbara, his new owner, is keen to have a well […]

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All over for another year – Charity Event 2018

Posted: June 18, 2018

Our annual charity event, held this year on Saturday June 16, was once again a great success. The weather wasn’t kind but those that braved the rain had a good time at our gundog scurry and clay shoot. After months […]

Gundog Scurry Saturday June 16

Posted: June 14, 2018

It’s nearly time for our annual charity event, the Tessleymoor Charity Gundog Scurry and Toplands Clayshoot. This is a great day out for all the family and my gundog scurry is always popular. It’s a fun course that takes the […]

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Saving Molly the Labrador

Posted: May 31, 2018

I met Molly 9 months ago with her previous owner. At the time she was nervous, anxious and unpredictable, which resulted in her lunging out and trying to bite. Unfortunately most of her time was spent being moved from kennel […]

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Testimonial- Amber the Labrador

Posted: May 20, 2018

I honestly cannot thank Damian enough for his help in training my 12 month old Labrador bitch. She had become a nightmare after me being given some poor unstructured advice and after a while finding myself combing the internet for […]

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Puppy Gundog Training Nova the Lagotto Romagnolo

Posted: April 29, 2018

12 week old Nova attended her first training lesson today. Having trained Ellis’ mum and dad’s dogs, I have been in constant contact from prior to collecting Nova and it shows. Her behaviour is already structured and responsive. Starting puppy […]

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Gundog Puppy Retrieves Video – Islay the 16 week old Springer Spaniel

Posted: April 23, 2018

Working on gundog puppy retrieves with 16 week old, Islay, the latest addition to the Tessleymoor pack.

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Directional Retrieves with Flatcoat Retrievers – Video

Posted: April 22, 2018

Gundog training with 2 Flatcoat Retrievers working on directional retrieving.

Toplands Clay Shoot and Tessleymoor Gundogs Country Charity Event

Update on the Tessleymoor Charity Day 2018

Posted: April 10, 2018

We’re making good progress in preparing for the Toplands Clay Shoot and Tessleymoor Gundogs Country Charity Day 2018 on June 16. This annual charity event is a great day of entertainment, food and country sports including a competitive clay shoot and […]

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Gundog Training at The Fitz in Cockermouth

Posted: April 10, 2018

Last week saw Tessleymoor Gundogs temporarily relocating to The Fitz in Cockermouth, Cumbria. I took my own dogs along with two resident dogs to enjoy a change of scene and some fresh training challenges. This was a family occasion to celebrate […]