Gundogs were bred to work alongside humans with purpose, focus, and incredible instinct
Private Gundog Training sessions in Essex
Book your holistic gundog training session here
*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 can you expect when working with me
These sessions are suitable for both working gundogs preparing for the field and pet gundogs whose instincts benefit from a structured outlet.
For many modern gundogs living primarily as companions, those natural instincts are still very much present but don’t always have a clear direction in everyday life.
Private gundog training provides a constructive way to channel those instincts into something positive, engaging, and deeply fulfilling for both you and your dog.
Together we focus on developing practical gundog skills, strengthening engagement, and helping your dog learn how to use their natural abilities in a structured and rewarding way.
Book your holistic gundog training session here
Who these sessions are for
Private gundog training is suitable for:
• Working gundogs preparing for field work
• Pet gundogs who benefit from structured instinct-based training
• Guardians who want to deepen engagement and teamwork with their dog
• Dogs who thrive when given purposeful outlets for their natural drives
What we work on:
Training is tailored to the individual dog, but sessions may include:
- Whistle training
- Retrieving skills
- Steadiness
- Placeboard Training
- Handling and directional work
- On and off lead work
- Engagement and focus
- Water Confidence (subject to availability)
- Cold Game (on request / subject to availability)
- Channeling instinct in productive ways
The aim is always to develop a gundog who enjoys working with you and understands how to use their instincts constructively.
When behavioural support may be more appropriate
If you are experiencing more complex challenges such as extreme overwhelm outdoors, loss of connection, reactivity, or behaviour that feels difficult to manage day to day, behavioural support or one of the Confident Canine programmes may be the more appropriate starting point.
Those options focus specifically on behavioural change and regulation rather than skill training.
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.
Book your holistic gundog training session here
*If you need to speak to me before book please visit my contact page or call me on 07917 445830 for a chat
Training gives instinct a direction and purpose
A gundog’s instincts were never the problem.
They were simply waiting for a purpose.