Pet Gundog Pathway

Understand the dog in front of you

For spaniels, retrievers and HPRs who are brilliant, chaotic and full of potential.

Whether you’ve just brought home an 8 week old puppy or you are living with a 5 year old gundog, I’ll help you understand and work with the dog you live with.

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How It Works

Gundogs come in many shapes

  • Working cocker spaniel

  • Springer Spaniel

  • Weimaraner

  • Vizsla

  • Retriever

  • German Shorthaired Pointer

what you get

personalised support at every stage of your journey

  • Your Starting point

    We begin with a consultation to understand your dog.

    • 90 minute assessment

    • Understanding your dog’s motivations and drives

    • Practical training plan

    • Clear next steps

  • Your Ongoing Support

    Support between sessions when life happens.

    • WhatsApp support

    • Video feedback

    • Answers when you are stuck

    • Help applying training in real life

  • your learning opportunities

    Learn in the right environment, at the right time.

    • Small group classes (max 4 dogs)

    • Training walks

    • Workshops

    • Safe progression around distractions

  • your long term success

    I’m with you through the challenging stages and beyond.

    • Adolescent support

    • Progress reviews

    • Troubleshooting

    • Ongoing guidance for life



VIDEO REVIEW: Send me footage from your walks or training and I will help identify what is happening and what to focus on next.

REAL LIFE OUTCOMES

Beach visits

Woodland walks

Holidays

Settling

TYPICAL DOG TRAINING VS PET GUNDOG PATHWAY

Typical dog training

  • 6 week course

  • Learn a few exercises

  • Figure the rest of for yourself

  • No support through adolescence

  • Hope for the best

Pet Gundog Pathway

  • Assessment

  • Personal plan

  • Ongoing support

  • Real life application

  • Guidance throughout adolescence

  • Continued learning opportunities

Breed understanding

I help you understand
your gundogs instincts, triggers and natural behaviours.

Channel natural instincts

Teach skills that work with your dog’s drives, not against them.

Real life focus

Apply training in the real world - at home, out and about and around distractions.

Build connection

Develop trust, engagement and a relationship your dog choses to be part of.

Support and understand your dog

Build a calm, confident companion ready for everyday life and adventures together.

you don’t need a perfect gundog.

You need a dog you can enjoy living with.

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