We've recently completed pet gundog level 1 & we’re not sure who enjoyed it more us or the dog! We started the course as a bit of fun looking for something to drive Bessies energy into & got everything we expected & more. Lindsay’s passion for dogs & their training is obvious from the start. The atmosphere is relaxed & enjoyable, we looked forward to going each week 🤩  The activities & games are fun & engaging for you & your dog and something we use day to day on our walks. It really makes you appreciate how much time & effort it takes to have a well trained dog! We’re Looking forward to starting level 2

I cannot recommend Lindsay enough. Lindsay’s knowledge, patience & clear passion for her work never faltered. After each session you get an email to remind you what to practise & I’ve kept them all & still look back now & pick some exercises back up to re focus his attention. A little while ago I was still finding loose lead & heel work really difficult so we had some 121 sessions. I counted the number of times I had to stop when he pulled on our walk and it was 142! Lindsay notices things you never would and sometimes don’t even know you’re doing. Woody is now 1, far from perfect at loose lead but today we stopped 6 times!.. couldn’t have got there without her reminding me to be consistent, patient & to never give up!

Well that’s a wrap Level 1 Puppy course completed…. we have loved every minute!  The course is full of invaluable content, we have learnt so much and could not be happier with the progress Eva and I have made so far and already seeing the benefits in our day to day life.  The classes are not just informative they are fun too and it’s great to see all the puppies really enjoying training!  The venue has beautiful scenery and provides us the opportunity to train safely in a ‘real world’ setting!  Lindsay has a wealth of knowledge, extremely patient and always happy to help with support and guidance!  Thank you so much Lindsay we can’t wait to start Level 2.

We’ve recently finished our adolescence course with Lindsay. I can’t recommend Lindsay enough, 

Harley was a handful at first and i struggled to get any focus from her. By the end of the course, i was able to let her off the lead, keep her focus on me and I’ve gained confidence in her. 

We’ve both learnt so much. 

I will be looking at doing another course with Lindsay.

I have completed the puppy foundation course and currently part taking in the gundog foundations course with view to book onto grade 1. I couldn’t recommend Lindsay enough she is absolutely fantastic at what she does- a really kind lovely lady that always takes the time to answer any questions (and I always have loads 🤣) she is super knowledgeable and the courses are so much fun. My little pup Miley has come on leaps and bounds since we’ve been coming and it’s fantastic to see all the potential she’s got! 🖤

We have just finish our grade 2 course and from start to finish we have throughly enjoyed every minute. Tigs and I have learnt some much in the past three courses. 

we highly recommend this course. 

Thank you for everything lindsay

We’ve just completed the Level 1 Puppy course with our Springador puppy, Scout. We have been thrilled with Lindsay’s training from start to finish. Each session is a perfect mix of commands and good habits that can be transferred to all aspects of everyday life along with games and exercises that keep Scout happy and engaged. Even over Zoom, Lindsay’s explanations and demonstrations are clear and easy to follow and her support with troubleshooting specific challenges, both during and between sessions, has been so helpful - we’ve found it so satisfying to see Scout progressing so much over the last couple of months. We’ve genuinely looked forward to each session and can’t wait to get started on the Level 2 course!

Olive & I have completed two courses with Lindsay now - puppy level 2 & pet gun dog level 1 🌟  I cannot recommend Lindsay enough. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and passion is second to none. We have an incredibly well behaved 7month old puppy (whose breed is known for being a bit mental and having infinite bags of energy/getting bored quickly) and I owe 95% of that to these courses. There is a focus to tap into your dog‘s natural instincts, so the games and techniques just work and you can literally see your dog understanding the process and learning each week 🤩 there’s also no such thing as a stupid question and even behavioural ones Lindsay is happy to help and she just makes sense! 

We recently started the puppy training with our working cocker, Robbie. The sessions were over zoom due to covid restrictions but were still really engaging and enjoyable. Lindsay is an excellent trainer and is more than happy to help with any issues you may have between sessions. Just booked on the L2 course and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is looking for puppy/dog training

Ozzy, 6 month old vizsla, was a very bouncy pup when we did pet gundogs level 2. Linsday is very professional, a great instructor and has a solution for you to try for whatever issues you might be having. Not keen on zoom but it did make everything easier with less distraction and much warmer. Would definitely recommend.

Lola & I have just completed Gundog Puppy Level 1, & thoroughly enjoyed it. Lindsay is full of knowledge & enthusiasm & the games that she has taught me to play with Lola have really helped me to understand what makes a gundog tick & how to train Lola. I was disappointed when lockdown prevented us from attending the classes in person, but actually it was absolutely fine. Lindsay demonstrated the games with her dog, gave us feedback & then gave us very clear notes, plus access to training videos, to enable us to practice.

Super professional, enjoyable & extremely knowledgeable. Lindsay is friendly & personable, never critical & always willing to help. Any question is answered well & you just know she knows what she’s talking about!  We’ve completed 2 courses & have signed up for Gundog level 1.  Zoom courses have worked really well, as you are able to see the behaviours Lindsay & her dog, Hobbs, want you to do. 

💯 % recommend!

We have done two pet gundog courses and grade 1 with Lindsay over the last six months - some in person and some over Zoom. Lindsay is an absolutely amazing teacher and the exercises she teaches have so much practical value (even for our non-working dog). She is amazing at adjusting to the needs of different dogs and giving advice when training isn't going to plan. I can't speak highly enough of these courses and Lindsay!

Lindsay is fabulous! We had a 121 session and then joined for a course, which unfortunately due to lockdown was on zoom. I was sceptical as we wanted face to face, but it really works over zoom, lindsay takes time to answer everyone's queries, ses great exercises that really engaged our pooch and has great advice to navigate tricky dog behaviour! we have signed up for the next course, zoom or in person... we're in!

We've recently completed the Pet Gundog Level 1. The course has been fantastic. Lindsay brakes down each task into small understandable chunks meaning each task is built from the ground up & you can move at the pace appropriate for your dog. There is an emphasis on us as owners understanding our dogs & how to get the most out of them. The change I have seen in copper is huge. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing her progress & become more confident in the tasks being asked of her. I have learned to trust in her ability more throughout the course.

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the course. I feel that Dylan and I have come a long way &  I think we have a better bond after doing the course together.

I started the course with no prior knowledge what to expect. On the first lesson I was a bit dubious about whether I would enjoy it as Dylan was a naughty boy. I think the zoom sessions without distractions during the lockdown really helped us both focus. Then he was so much better at the last lesson outside. His heel work is so much better as is his recall.

Would highly recommend the puppy course - Linday is so knowledgeable and her training methods have been really easy to follow...and they work! The Zoom calls have worked really well as you're all training together - the dogs are calmer and there's no standing around waiting for each person to have their turn. Lindsay also offers really useful follow up videos/notes and she's also been very helpful if we have any questions following the sessions. Overall, it's been simple, really fun and effective - looking forward to starting the next course.

Learning from Lindsay and working through the exercises has enabled me to appreciate my dog's capabilities more, learn how to manage her better, strengthen the bond between us, and get so much more from owning a dog.

The best puppy training I could have wished for.  Professional, knowledgeable, supportive and fun! Thanks so much Lindsay.

Barney and I have just completed Life Skills for Puppies and it has been fantastic. We learnt so much and Barneys confidence improved every week. Lindsay made the sessions fun,  I always left feeling confident and motivated. The follow up emails were really useful and if we ever needed advice during the week Lindsay was happy to help. Really looking forward to starting the next level and I would highly recommend these courses to everyone especially new puppy owners.

Just completed both Puppy Training courses. I learnt a lot and really enjoyed the classes. It is lovely to now have a well trained puppy who is happy to walk to heel and recall when asked. Lindsay is an extremely skilful trainer and makes learning fun. I highly recommend Paws & Play 🐩

Just completed the 2nd course (puppy & foundation gundog) with Lyndsay with our 8 month old black Lab Luna. The course is well structured and delivered in a really friendly and relaxed environment. Dog training can be a little stressful but Lyndsay puts you at ease to get the best out of you and your dog. Luna really enjoys and responds well to the training activities we have learnt so far. Looking forward to carrying on on the next level!

Fern and I had an excellent Zoom session with the grade 3 gundog training with Lindsay today! 

It cheered me up and Fern was loving the challenges set for her! 

Can’t recommend this training enough even with the challenges of the present lockdown. Thanks for the positive vibes ! 

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Fantastic training, broken down really well and in easy chunks for you and your dogs to learn! Makes training your dog fun and manageable! Been a godsend throughout this time and the 1:1 tuition, even in group classes has not suffered for been over a computer. Absolutely can’t wait to carry on mine and my dogs training over the coming months. 🐾

Have trained with my gun Alfie and Lindsay for almost a year now and found it both helpful and fun. Lindsay is very patient and knowledgeable helping handlers and dogs achieve results and enjoy their relationship. 

Now we cant train outside Lindsay continues to provide helpful online classes and is constantly striving to find new and inventive ways to engage with and train our dogs. Highly recommended

I have just completed the puppy life skills class with my WCS. We have both thoroughly enjoyed the training with Lindsay who is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful too! My puppy has grown so much more confident, she wouldn't go near Lindsay at the start of the course and often held her tail between her legs, but now she pulls to get to classes and loves Lindsay! Looking forward to starting our advanced classes in a couple of weeks.

We would really recommend Lyndsay as a top dog trainer. This if our second dog trained at her classes. It is so important to have a good start with a puppy to ensure a sound foundation training.  Every week the class is well planned and we come home having learned such a lot. 

Looking forward to the advanced skills class in a couple of weeks !

I would really recommend Lindsey as a trainer she has taught us really well on how to get the best out of Rodney!!! Very happy with how my dog is turning out ! 😊

I would absolutely recommend Paws & Play Gundog! Our little Toby started classes when he was just 10 weeks old and it had created a fantastic foundation for him, and for us training him. Ensuring the right teaching and expectations are laid down pretty much right from the start! Lindsay is incredibly supportive, happy to help with questions outside of class and even record exercises when Toby was poorly (we didn’t want to spread his bug). We are starting on the advanced classes next - really looking forward to developing on what we’ve already learned.

Rather than abandoning classes Lindsay has moved them into the virtual world and I have to say they are great fun and extremely beneficial. We had a great Zoom class yesterday, learned loads and can't wait to put it all into practice!!

If you're wondering.....do it, just do it!!!!

"David and I spent an educational, inspiring and fun first course with our English Springer Spaniel, Bobby, on Lindsay’s Life Skills for Gundog Puppies. We would highly recommend the course. We started when Bobby was just 10 weeks old and he has come on in leaps and bounds, thanks to Lindsay’s guidance. She is such a knowledgable, patient trainer, calm and friendly. Bring on the next course!"

"Fab instructor, great knowledge and expertise, brill location."

"Fantastic loose lead workshop tonight even if it did rain ☔️! Lindsay’s enthusiasm and passion for training really comes across and she makes thinks simple and easy to understand."

"I have gone up through the grades with Paws&Play with my dog we started just for fun and for basic gundog training skills. It all paid off today while out on a walk he was flushing pheasants, quartering and coming back to heel. Was a real breakthrough for us today. Lindsay is a great teacher and knowledgable in all aspects of training. So a massive thank you! Cockerpoo’s make fab gundogs!"

"We’ve just completed Advance Life Skills for Puppies - and Otto and I have both thoroughly enjoyed it and will be continuing now onto another gundog course with Lindsay. The classes were all fun, explained well and the follow-up emails helped us to practice at home and improve. I would recommend Paws and Play gundog training to all. Thanks Lindsay!"

"What a fantastic trainer Lindsay is. Patient, knowledgeable, humorous and thorough. Her courses are always positive and beneficial and I come away from each session feeling motivated. My dog loves her!."

"I very much enjoyed the course and can easily say both my puppy Truman and I learnt a lot! Each session was challenging but I never felt pressured to get everything perfect on the first try. Lindsay was very reassuring and made sure she spoke to every dog owner to offer advise. I will defiantly be returning for another course!"

"Have really enjoyed the gun dog training course with Milo our 8 month old Cocker. Lindsay is an excellent trainer with superb knowledge of dog behaviours. I can strongly recommend Paws and Play. We were probably not the easiest of clients because Milo is extremely energetic and excitable, but Lindsay gave us a lot of personal attention and help for which we are very grateful. Will be back for more in the autumn."

"Pepper and I have just completed the foundation gundog course, we have absolutely loved it! Lindsay is great, makes you feel very welcome and she makes the classes fun and easy to follow with weekly emails to recap what we have done each week. I like that the classes are held outdoors, the fields used give you a more natural environment to train in and felt that it gave me more confidence to practice out on walks in between classes. Pepper has done amazing and I love to see her enjoying the classes, we can’t wait to start the intermediate course in a few weeks."

"Lindsay it a patient and calm teacher. She has excellent tips for any problems you face and makes sure you’ve thoroughly gripped any content before moving on. Homework is typed up and sent out to avoid any people forgetting. I can not recommend enough and have already booked onto the next course for my Labrador puppy!"

"Bilbo and I have just completed the Intermediate course and have really enjoyed it. Each class covered a variety of exercises and we were given lots of fun ideas to build on the skills learned in Foundation. Lindsay is an excellent teacher; she makes the classes interesting and challenging. She’s particularly good at ensuring that each dog and owner progresses at their own pace, & always has suggestions as to how individual problems/foibles can be overcome; it’s certainly not ‘one size fits all’. Positive, friendly, productive training. Definitely 5 stars in my book! (& Bilbo’s!)"

"We’ve just completed the AdvLife Skills for Puppies & have really enjoyed it. There has been a lot of focus on building the bond with your puppy alongside practical skill building via recall & lead walking games, moving away from distractions & progressing impulse control. Class consisted of a group of lovely people & dogs all concentrating very hard & small enough for individual attention from Lindsay. I think going to class has been beneficial for my puppy who is exhausted for a couple of hours when we get home from all the thinking he’s had to do.