In-Home Training Sessions

These 60-minute sessions allow me to come to you and offer practical, hands-on support tailored to your home environment. This is ideal if:

You’d like the whole family (including children) to be involved

You want help managing behavior in real-life scenarios

You’d like demonstrations on how to handle puppy training step-by-step

Virtual Puppy Support

Virtual sessions are a great way to build foundational knowledge — whether before or after your puppy arrives. Conducted over Zoom, you’ll learn:

Background on puppy behavior and development

Core training techniques and mechanical skills

What to expect in the early weeks

Bonus: Once we’ve gone through the courses together, they’re yours to keep, so you can refer back to them anytime you need a refresher. You’ll also have continued access to me for support and questions along the way!

Combination Package

Want the best of both worlds? The Puppy Combo gives you the flexibility of online learning with the personalized guidance of in-home support. A perfect mix for those who want to start with knowledge and follow through with tailored help at home.

Puppy Package Options

Option 1: 3 x 60-minute In-Home 1:1 Sessions
£120

Option 2: Online Access to:
– Puppy Essentials Course
– Puppy Level 1 Course
£150

Option 3: Puppy Combo 2 x 60-minute In-Home Sessions + Online Access to Both Courses
£250

Option 4: One-off 60-minute In-Home 1:1 Session
£70

Ideal for: any age, any breed!
Whether you have a playful puppy or a senior companion, scent work is a fantastic way to engage their natural abilities.

Course Objective: This course is designed for dogs and owners with no prior experience but is equally suitable for those who have already dabbled in scent work.

Scent training is brilliant for building a strong connection between dog and handler, boosting confidence, and enhancing teamwork!

Course Details:

Duration: 6 weeks (2 hours per session)

Maximum of 4 dogs per course

Equipment provided

Pre-Course: Odour Conditioning Kit

Before the course begins, you'll receive an odour conditioning kit to start building your dog's scent recognition skills at home!

Week 1: Introduction - Handlers only

Week 2: Free Work and Pairing Odours

Week 3: Scent ID

Week 4: Linear Search Patterns

Week 5: Building Strong Foundations

Week 6: Fun Scenario Search

We wrap up the course with an exciting scenario-based assessment to put your skills to the test!

Held at:
Cromhall Village Hall, Talbots End, GL12 6AJ
Monday evenings 6pm - 8pm

Starting Monday 28th April

Ideal for: any age, level or breed.

Course Objective: To introduce pet gundog owners to foundational gundog skills in a fun and engaging way, strengthening the bond between handler and dog while fulfilling their dog's natural instincts.

Course Details:

Duration: 6 weeks (1 session per week, approximately 50 minutes per session)

Maximum of 4 dogs per course

Equipment provided

Focus: Retrieve, basic obedience, breed-specific training, recall, lead handling, and mechanical skills of the handler

Week 1: Foundation & Engagement

Introduction to Gundog Training
Basic Obedience
Focus in the environment

Week 2: Recall & Retrieve Basics

Building a Reliable Recall
Introduction to Retrieve
Loose Lead Walking

Week 3: Progressing Retrieve & Control

Marking and Delivery
Introduction to recall whistle
Lead Walking Progression

Week 4: Problem Solving & Control

Retrieve Refinement
Strengthening Recall
Handler’s Skills

Week 5: Confidence & Control

Obedience & Control
Loose Lead Work

Week 6: Fun Challenges & Wrap-Up

Retrieve Challenges
Lead Work & Recall Review
Final Skills Check

Held at:
Dursley Dog Park, Sheephouse Farm, Uley Road, Dursley, GL11 5AD

Starts Saturday 17th May 9am - 10am

Course Objective: To improve and continue on your fun pet gundog training.