Our Courses

For puppies under 20 weeks old (with first vaccination).

Our 8-week Puppy Course runs in small outdoor groups, one hour each week, all year round.

Designed by the Life Skills team at Lincoln University, the course builds strong foundations for you and your pup—combining essential life skills with age-appropriate gundog games to nurture natural instincts and prevent bad habits from the start.

For dogs 5+ months (after Puppy Training).

Our 8-week Foundation Course runs in small outdoor groups, one hour each week, all year round.

Perfect for those who need the basics of gundog work, it focuses on practical foundation skills you can use on everyday walks—helping you engage and harness your family gundog. From here, you can progress onto the Beginner Gundog if you choose.

Ideal for those who’ve completed our Foundation Course or have some prior gundog training experience.

This level introduces the skills needed to confidently work towards Gundog Club Grade 1 & 2 Field Tests.

From here, you can progress onto the Intermediate Gundog course.

For handlers ready to build on their skills and prepare for working tests or shoot days.

This level develops advanced training and works towards the Gundog Club Grade 3 Field Test.

From here, you can progress onto the Advanced Gundog.

For those who’ve successfully passed Grade 3 and want to take training to the next level.

This level refines skills beyond the basics and provides an outlet for your dog’s natural instincts—working towards Gundog Club Grade 4 & 5 Field Tests.

In addition, you can also attend our Proficient Gundog Ad-hoc Training Days.

A little extra for those working towards Gundog Club Grade 4 & 5.

These one-off training days are held across a variety of locations, with different terrains and obstacles to further test and develop your dog’s skills.

For puppies aged 6–24 months at the start of the course.

This 6-week programme runs in small outdoor groups, one hour each week, all year round.

The focus is on building control and good manners—helping your dog walk politely, behave well on and off lead, and stay reliably under control.

An ad-hoc 5-week course, run occasionally throughout the year.

Held in small groups on an enclosed outdoor training field, each hour-long session uses fun, progressive exercises to build strong heelwork and recall—step by step from the very start.

The course also includes focus and engagement activities to strengthen reliability and deepen the bond between you and your dog.