This is where your deeper journey begins, with clarity, understanding, and a realistic path forward for both you and your gundog.
First Steps Consult & Pathway Plan
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*If you need to speak to me before book please visit my contact page or call me on 07917 445830 for a chat
Kennel Club Accredited Instructor, Working Gundogs (KCAI WG).
What is a First Steps Consult & Pathway Plan
When you’re facing real challenges with your gundog, pulling hard on the lead, losing connection outdoors, or watching recall disappear the moment something interesting appears, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Before stepping into a full programme, it’s important to understand where you and your dog truly are, the patterns behind the behaviour, the needs beneath it, and the kind of support that will help you move forward with clarity.
The First Steps Consult & Pathway Plan exists for exactly that reason.
Rather than jumping straight into exercises, we take the time to look carefully at what is happening, how your gundog is experiencing the world, and what approach will best support you both.
You leave with a clear understanding of where you are now, and a calm, structured pathway for what comes next.
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Hearing from someone who’s been exactly where you are
Check out the amazing results Hannah had with Tilly ➡
For many people, the hardest part of working with a trainer is simply knowing where to begin.
In this short conversation, one of my clients shares what it felt like to be in that place of uncertainty, and how the First Steps Consult & Pathway Plan helped them understand their dog more clearly and move forward with confidence.
Sometimes hearing another owner describe their experience can make everything feel a little less overwhelming.
First Steps Consult + Pathway Plan
What’s Included:
- One private 60-minute consultation – Focused on understanding your dog’s current needs, emotional patterns, and the best training pathway forward.
- Personalised written reflections – Emailed after your session, including notes, insights from our discussion and my recommendation for the most aligned programme for you and your gundog.
- Light follow-up support – One follow-up call, text, or email to answer any early questions and support your first steps.
- Programme credit – If you choose to enrol in a full Gundog Programme within 14 days, 50% of your consultation fee will be credited towards your programme investment.
What’s Included:
This consult is designed for owners who are committed to creating real, lasting change with their gundog, and who want to begin their journey with clarity, connection, and confidence.
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Getting started
If you’d like to explore private gundog training, you’re welcome to get in touch to discuss your dog and your goals.
Together we can decide whether this approach, behavioural support, or one of the programmes will best support you and your gundog.
If you’re feeling unsure about where to begin, this consultation is designed to give you the clarity and direction you need.
*If you need to speak to me before book please visit my contact page or call me on 07917 445830 for a chat
