Gundog Training

Shaping your gundogs future

Whatever your desire or dream for life with your gundog, for field or fun, I can help you make it your reality

Self Control

Gundog training is fantastic way of educating your gundog in the art of self control and emotional regulation at their own pace.

Engagement

Gundog training is amazing for providing an engaging activity and outlet for their natural abilities whilst building engagement with you.

Confidence Building

Gundog training not only builds your confidence at handling and training your gundog but it promotes confidence for them too.

Shaping your gundogs future

Whatever your desire or dream for life with your gundog, I can help you create your reality

Longhaired Weimaraner standing in the grass

For field or fun!

No matter if you are looking to train for the field, channel your gundogs instincts positively or simply just have some fun with your gundog your gundog session can be tailored to whatever your end goal is with your gundog

Gundog training doesn’t have to be super serious, you can learn whatever you need to in a fun and engaging way for both you and your gundog.

Gundog training is also fun for other breeds and gundog mixes too, such as Labradoodles, Cockerpoos and such.

Learn to connect with your gundog with Confident Canine – The Holistic Gundog Trainer

Sessions take place at our fully fenced enclosed field venue based in Purleigh, Essex.

Gundog Training Sessions last for 1 hour and cost £85. For younger dogs/puppies we also have half-hour slots available at a cost of £42.50.

New gundog puppy?

Do you have a new gundog puppy that you want to introduce to gundog training for work or for fun?

 Is your super-intelligent &/or busy gundog just begging for something engaging for their brain to do? Are you hoping to engage your nose/scent driven gundog? or, just looking to have some good old fashion fun together with your gundog!

I teach gundog training both “For field or fun”

If you want to have some engaging fun whilst they learn to use their natural instincts positively then I can help, if you want to work them I can also help, your journey is up to you.

 

Adult Gundog?

121 sessions are tailored to suit your specific needs and cover a variety of issues such as:

  • Loose Leash Walking
  • Recall Training
  • Stop whistle
  • Retrieves
  • Delivery to hand
  • Directional work
  • Whistle training
  • Water confidence – subject to availability
  • Dummy work
  • Placeboard Training / Waits
  • Cold game work – if required

Need a shorter session?

There are many reasons why a shorter session might suit you and your dog better, such as you may:

  • Have a young puppy
  • Have a recovering dog
  • Have an older dog
  • Be short on time
  • Be recovering yourself

It doesn’t matter what your reasons are, a half-hour session would be your answer! To book in your half-hour session simply click the button below:

Client Experiences

Nina has helped so much with training our Freddie (and me lol). Our last session, we moved on from the basics and started working more on Fred’s retrieval skills with the Dummy. He loves this and we now both have lots more work we can takeaway and practice. Nina’s holistic approach helps me to understand my dog’s needs and behaviours, this really is having a positive effect on building my bond with Freddie. Highly recommend Nina and can’t wait for our next session.
Deer Relaxing during a gundog 121 session
Mark Lowings & Freddie
Gundog 121 - Offsite
We’re so pleased that we’ve found Nina. We’ve discovered things that we’ve been doing wrong with our GSP and everything started to make sense just from one session. Lots of tips and help were given and we feel a huge sense of relief already. Thank you Nina for all of your help!
Longhaired Weimaraner and owner
Lauren Simmonds
Program Assessment - October 2023
I would highly recommend Nina for any dog training needs. I go to her for gundog training and I have seen my cocker spaniel transform but Nina has also helped us out with our everyday problems such as loose lead walking. She has a natural ability to really understand the mind of my cocker and how she thinks which has made progressing with her training so much smoother! Thank you Nina!
Letty smashing it as always
Charlotte & Letty
PAYG Gundog Training
Nina has taught me so much with my young Springer. Have now had six springers, all different and Nina has supported me with a number of challenges with our number six!! e.g. bad lead pulling having exhausted other training methods, very high bird prey drive, poor recall. After three visits really turning a corner with new techniques and different ways of approaching things linking to the way the dog thinks and her instincts. So really working with the dog and not feeling its a 'battle of wills'. I highly recommend Nina as well worthwhile and such a fun session too.
Holly sitting
Kay & Holly
Support
Spaniel gundog training
Field Photo
Longhaired Weimaraner hunting
Please note
Is gundog training right for you and your gundog?

Gundog training is a great way to engage your gundog and improve training &/or some behavioural issues

However, if you have a specific issue such as not coming back when called, problems with loose lead walking, reactivity and such, then I highly recommend you consider investing in one of our programs for the fastest most effective and targeted results.

Gundog training can help with many issues but finding the right route to the best results for you and your gundog is imperative.

If you’re not sure which route to go with training your gundog get in touch for a chat today!

Available Solutions

Find out more about our  Puppy Pathfinder program which is gives you and your gundog puppy everything to get off on the right paw!

Imagine the peace that comes with knowing your gundog has learnt their basic commands for good manners.  Knowing you have a solid foundation in place, whatever you decide to do with your gundog in the years to come.

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How lovely would it be if your gundog calmly greeted guests, was chilled out at the vet or groomers, and easy to take out and about or was able to relax at home and to settle nicely.

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Do you dream of being able to let your gundog off lead? Having control when they are running free? Knowing they can listen to you no matter what! Imagine not having to worry about what is around the corner or not needing a ‘plan B’, no longer needing to always be prepared.

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Find out more about our Om Dog program which is incredible for reactive dogs, anxious owners &/or for owners seeking a deeper connection with their dogs.

Our about

Know me better

Longhaired Weimaraners and their owner
Longhaired Weimaraner Faith at Discover Dogs

I have 3 Longhaired Weimaraners, which fall into the HPR group (hunt, point & retrieve) within the gundog group, at one point I had 4 lovely Longhaired Weimaraners and was super active with them all in multiple disciplines.

I have worked all 3 of my older dogs out in the field, rough shooting and beating attending shot-over days, successfully competing at working test events and helping my daughter with her youngest Weimaraners field fun!

I have well over 12 years experience within the field and have worked with various other breeds over time.

I love working in the field of gundog training and love training gundogs in positive and reward based ways, working out what suits dog and handler best without force or pressure. There is no greater joy than achieving things with your dog through a partnership built on trust and that is what I aim to build for you and your dog in the field.

Longhaired Weimaraner at the park

Our about

Know me better

Longhaired Weimaraners and their owner
Longhaired Weimaraner Faith at Discover Dogs

I have 3 Longhaired Weimaraners, which fall into the HPR group (hunt, point & retrieve) within the gundog group, at one point I had 4 lovely Longhaired Weimaraners and was super active with them all in multiple disciplines.

I have worked all 3 of my older dogs out in the field, rough shooting and beating attending shot-over days, successfully competing at working test events and helping my daughter with her youngest Weimaraners field fun!

I have well over 12 years of experience within the field and have worked with various other breeds over time.

I love working in the field of gundog training and love training gundogs in positive and reward-based ways, working out what suits dog and handler best without force or pressure. There is no greater joy than achieving things with your dog through a partnership built on trust and that is what I aim to build for you and your dog in the field.

Longhaired Weimaraner at the park

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