Not a bit! This course is for total beginners — no whistles, tweed, or brace of pheasants required.

We’ll guide you both from the ground up using kind, science-based methods.

Think: retrieve with joy, not pressure.

All sorts!

While gundog breeds (like spaniels, retrievers, pointers, and their glorious crosses) tend to love it, any dog who enjoys sniffing, chasing, carrying, or being brilliant in general is welcome.

Age doesn’t matter — we’ve had pups, teenagers, and older dogs find their sparkle here.

• Your dog (obviously)

• A regular flat collar or well-fitted harness

• A lead (not a flexi, unless you enjoy shoulder dislocations)

• Lots of soft, tasty treats (think sausage, not cardboard kibble)

• A favourite toy if your dog loves a good fetch

• Water and a bowl

• Weather-appropriate clothing (yes, sometimes we train in the rain — we're British, after all)

We provide any specialist gundog gear needed on the day. You just bring the enthusiasm (and maybe a flask of tea).

That’s OK!

Many dogs arrive bouncing like Tigger on espresso — we expect it.

This class is about building focus and control gently, not demanding perfection.

If your dog is a bit over-the-top but friendly, they’ll fit right in.

If your dog is worried by other dogs or struggles in groups, just pop me a message and we’ll see if a quieter intro or 1:1 support might be best.

Life happens — dogs eat schedules.

If you miss a class, we’ll send you a summary and practice suggestions so you’re not left behind.

While we can’t offer refunds for missed sessions, catch-up options or 1:1s can sometimes be arranged at a discounted rate.

Absolutely.

This course is about pet gundog training — taking the instincts many dogs already have and giving them purpose in a positive, structured, and totally non-hunting environment.

No feathers, no firearms, just fetch with flair.

Yes — but not like boot camp.

A few short sessions during your week (5–10 mins at a time) will help your dog build on what we’ve covered.

We'll show you how to fit it into your real life — whether that's garden games, sofa-fetch, or “sit” while you’re boiling the kettle.

Currently, dates are on pause — but fear not!

You can express interest now and be the first to hear when we open the next set of spaces. Just send us a woof (or an email) and we’ll pop you on the waitlist.

1. Dog safety comes first. Always.
   If the Met Office says the weather is going to be so hot it could fry an egg on a Labrador (red or amber warning, or forecast above 28°C), your class will be cancelled faster than you can say “sizzling sausage”.

2. Why the panic?
   Because this is Britain. We're not built for 30°C, and neither are your dogs. Most of them arrive in toasty metal boxes with no air-con, then get plonked in a sun trap and told to perform tricks. That’s not training. That’s a slow bake. And we're not into dog-flambé.

3. What happens when your class gets the chop?
   If class is cancelled due to the impending fireball in the sky, and I can’t reschedule because I’m off gallivanting (also known as “annual leave”), you’ll get an online version of the session instead. Yes, it's not the same as rolling in the grass with your pup, but it's the next best thing.

You’ll receive:

• A short video guide (with my dulcet tones) explaining what to do

• Written step-by-step instructions

• The option to pester me by email or message if you get stuck

4. No refunds, no sulking
   This isn’t anyone’s fault, unless you personally control the weather (in which case, we need to have a word). The replacement content covers what you miss, so no refunds will be handed out. Even if you do your best sad face.

5. By booking a class, you agree to this policy.
   That means when the sky turns into a furnace, you won’t complain about missing your in-person session. You’ll pour yourself a cool drink, watch the online guide, and thank your past self for choosing a trainer who doesn’t cook dogs.