Kimberley Gundogs

We believe the best way to learn is to start with a relaxed handler. As well as helping you develop the skills you need to achieve your goals, our aim is for you to enjoy training with your dog.

Group training is limited to 8-10 handlers with one dog working at a time, this gives everyone the chance to watch others and understand how they are interacting with their own dogs; you progress at the right pace and assimilate information over the course of the two days which helps to embed skills and techniques.

At the start of your course Steve assesses your dog and your working partnership so that he can build the course around the groups’ capabilities. Every owner and dog are different, so the skills and elements of training are tailored to suit the individuals within the group, ensuring that both handler and dog learn from the exercises but most importantly, that they succeed.

Everyone will come away with renewed confidence, skills and exercises which they can progress and practice, as well as memories of a great weekend.

Book a course to suit your level, or contact us to discuss which course would be best for you

• £180 for a two-day course
• Lunch and refreshments will be subject to Covid regulations, we will advise you prior to the course
• Group numbers limited to a maximum 10 to ensure lots of training time
• Non-handlers welcome £30 per person per day

Our courses are designed so that you succeed in your training, and that you build your relationship with your dog in a positive approach.

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We will shortly be posting our dates for 2024

We have access to a variety of training grounds including:

• Fields & Secure paddocks
• Woodlands on a 400 acre shoot
• Ponds and running water
• Retrieving lanes

We have courses scheduled but should you have another date in mind or want to work on something we haven’t listed, please contact us and we will do our best to help.

Groups of between 6 and 8 who would like to train together exclusively can book a course on our Devon training ground by prior arrangement.

The following guides are to help you select your course, please bear in mind that the age of dog may vary depending upon the breed you have, and the individual dog.

Please feel free to contact us if you are unsure which course will suit you and your dog.

Typically - 6 – 12 months

We will be starting from scratch

• Heel work on the lead
• Socialization with other dogs
• Focus exercise
• Basic retrieving
• Starting hunting techniques

Typically 12 months and upwards

Dogs should be able to do :

• Basic heel work on the lead.
• Recall whistle 50% of the time
• Stop whistle on lead.
• Sit, stay and wait.
• Simple retrieve.

Typically 18 months and upwards

These dogs should be able to do :

• Heelwork off the lead 50% of the time
• Recall whiste 75% of the time.
• Stop whistle at a short distance eg 15 yards.
• Basic ability to hunt dog into the wind
• Seen and memory retrieves – good.

Typically 18 months and upwards

These dogs should be able to do:

• Steadiness on and off lead with good heelwork.
• Recall Whistle 100% of the time.
• Stop whistle at distance/in cover/distraction - 75% of the time.
• Start of true blind retrieve work working at a short distance e.g. 50 yards.
• Hunting a face wind

Typically 18 months and upwards

Dogs should be able to do :

• All aspects of steadyness
• Recall 100% of the time
• Stop to whistle and shot.
• Cold Game retrieves
• Hunting with other wind directions.

Typically 18 months and upwards

Whether just for shooting in the field or for competition, these courses cover:

• Use of cold game
• Shot
• Complicated retrieves
• Advanced hunting