Pinxton
Gundog training sessions run weekly at our training ground and at Pawz Let Loose in Pinxton, 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 (6 week)
Saturdays (Novice Level 2) 11.00 – 12.00 (6 week)
Saturdays (Novice Level 3) 13.00 – 14.00 (6 week)
Saturdays (Novice Level 1) 17.00 – 18.00 (6 week)
Tuesday (Novice Level 2) 18.30 – 19.30 (6 Week)
6 week Foundation course 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, the course provides a solid foundation for the working dog.
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. If your dog requires a long line, please book Working Novice.  Please Note that Starter Pistol’s are used in Novice Level 2 Classes so dogs must have been introduced to shot.
Start Date: Saturday 17th February
Start Date: Saturday 13th April
Start Date: Tuesday 9th April
£75 / handler / dog (6 sessions)
Working GUNDOG Intermediate
Saturday 15.00 – 16.00 (6 week)
6 Week intermediate Course
Our 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.
Start Date: Saturday 17th February
Start Date: Saturday 13th April
£75 / 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, look, Recall, Loose Lead walking, Middle, Twist/Spin and food bowl exercises. On completion of the course, handlers will receive a goodie bag and a Rosette.
Start Date: Monday 4th March
Start Date: Monday 8th April
£50 / handler / dog (4 Sessions)
Pet Gundog Novice
Monday (Pet Novice) 19.15 – 20.15
4 week Foundation Course.
Classes teach handlers how to use verbal, body and whistle cues to develop focus and desired behaviour. Incorporating sit/stay/steadiness, recall, loose lead walking, heel work and retrieving, the course provides a solid foundation for both pet and working dogs. At the end of the course you will also have an opportunity to take part in our 3D and Ready, Steady, Go challenge. If successful, you will graduate to our Intermediate Class and be presented with a certificate and rosette.
Start Date: Monday 4th March
Start Date: Monday 8th April
£50 / handler / dog (4 Sessions)
Gundog Gold Courses
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From puppy foundations to advanced handling skills, our Gold Courses provide a structured 6 week training programme for handlers and dogs of all levels of ability.
Whatever your goal is, we’re here to help.
Courses
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.