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Ollerton Training Ground
Postcode: NG22 9DR
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Pawz Let Loose
The entrance to Pawz is on Kirkby Lane and not Cliff Lane. Postcode: NG16 6HY
Working Courses Note.
Working Courses are intended for Handlers and Dogs that will be working on Shoots or competing in Scurries/Tests/Trials.
Please do not book a working course if competing/working is not your end goal.
Working Novice Courses.
Saturdays (Novice Level 1) 09.00 – 10.00
Saturdays (Novice Level 2) 11.00 – 12.00
Saturdays (Novice Level 3) 13.00 – 14.00
6 week Foundation courses for working dogs.
Classes teach handlers how to use verbal, body and whistle cues to achieve desired behaviours. Incorporating sit/stay, steadiness, heel work, directional handling, stop whistle, mark/memory/blind retrieves and hunting, courses provide a solid foundation for working dogs. NEW VENUE: OLLERTON
Novice Level 2 Entrance Requirements
For dogs that have foundations in place and are ready for the next stage of their development. Dogs need to have regularly worked in a group class, demonstrated that they have foundations/a good recall and be able to retrieve dummies. Please Note that Starter Pistols are used in Novice Level 2 Classes and above so dogs must have been introduced to shot. We prefer all handlers start at Level 1 so that we can assess dogs. Please message before booking any course above level 1.
Start Date: Saturday 19th April
Start Date: Tuesday 6th May
Start Date: Wednesday 7th May
£84 / handler / dog (6 sessions)
Working Gun Dog Intermediate.
Saturdays (Working Intermediate)
15.00 – 16.00
Our 6 Week intermediate Course builds on Novice Foundations through the introduction of memory/blind retrieves, obstacles and more advanced handling skills.
The course further develops the use of the stop whistle, working with distractions, steadiness around game, hunting and much, much more.
Entrance Requirements
All dogs must be able to sit at a distance of 20m for 1 minute, be steady to thrown dummies and retrieve quickly and efficiently to hand in a group class.
We ask all new handlers to complete our Working Gundog Grade 3 before booking this course.
NEW VENUE: OLLERTON
£84 / handler / dog (6 sessions)
Gundog Gold (Puppy).
Monday 6.00pm – 7.00pm
4 week Perfect Puppy Course.
Our Puppy Course begins with an introduction to Positive Reinforcement Training and quickly progresses to lots of fun engagement activities. During the course, you will learn how to effectively communicate with your puppy and start teaching foundation behaviours including sit, recall and loose lead walking. From week 1, we will demonstrate how to introduce verbal, body and whistle cues to get your training off to the perfect start.
To further assist handlers, all courses include the following training videos:- hand touch, sit/stay, Recall, Loose Lead walking and food bowl exercises. On completion of the course, handlers will receive a Sporting Saint goodie bag and a Rosette.
Venue – Pawz Let Loose, Pinxton.
Start Date: Monday 31st March
Start Date: Monday 2nd June
£60 / handler / dog (4 sessions)
Pet Gundog Novice.
Progression from Puppy for Pet Gundogs is through 1 to 1’s. Indoor and outdoor 1 to 1’s are available for all ages/levels of ability and enable us to tailor training to the exact needs of handlers and dogs. Our work centres on breed fulfilment, providing handlers with the knowledge and skills needed for working breeds. Please don’t hesitate to call/message/email to book a 1 to 1 in Pinxton, Thoresby or at your home.
Indoor 1 to 1’s – £65 per hour
Outdoor 1 to 1’s – £55 per hour
Home Visits – Price on Application
Book your programme below.
Booking Terms and Conditions.
Places are non-transferrable. If for any reason you cannot attend, please contact us as soon as possible.
We are sorry, but we are unable to give refunds on course dates that you are unable to attend.