Looking for Gundog Training Classes In Norfolk?

If you're searching for local gundog training, you've found the right place. Based in Ashill, in the heart of Norfolk, Breckland Gundog Training provides professional classes for gundog breeds across the Breckland area, including Swaffham, Dereham, Watton, and King's Lynn.

Whether you have a new puppy, a boisterous pet gundog, or a dog you want to take into the shooting field, our training is designed for you. We help you build a stronger bond and a more obedient, confident, and happy dog.

Our Group Gundog Training Classes

Our group classes are a popular and effective way to train your dog. Held at our secure training grounds, these sessions provide a structured learning environment where your dog can learn essential skills with the distraction of other dogs and people.

Our gundog classes focus on:

  • Fundamental Obedience: Building a rock-solid sit, stay, and heel.

  • Recall: Ensuring your dog comes back to you every time, even around distractions.

  • Steadiness: Teaching your dog to remain calm and steady to the thrown dummy (and later, to game).

  • Marked Retrieves: Developing your dog's natural instinct to retrieve what they have seen fall.

  • Whistle Work: Introducing the essential commands for stop, recall, and directional handling.

  • Hunting: For spaniels, we'll channel their natural drive into a controlled hunting pattern.

Our classes are perfect for all gundog breeds, including Labradors, Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, and HPRs. We welcome owners who simply want a well-behaved pet, as well as those with aspirations to work their dog in the field.

Why Choose Breckland Gundog Training?

  • Expert, Local Trainer: Learn directly from Steve Swallow, who has years of experience training and working gundogs in the shooting field.

  • "Field or Fun" Approach: We train for real-world results, whether your "field" is a local park or a formal shoot. We make training enjoyable for both you and your dog.

  • Purpose-Built Facilities: We have secure paddocks for beginner and puppy training, as well as access to local farmland, woodland, and water to proof your dog's skills in a real-world environment.

  • Proven Results: We focus on building structure, consistency, and a strong partnership between you and your dog.

Our Full Range of Training Services

While our group classes are a fantastic option, we also offer a range of services tailored to your specific needs.

Our goal is simple: To help you achieve a happy, confident, and responsive dog you can be proud of.

  • Puppy Gundog Training: Start your gundog puppy off on the right paw. Our puppy classes and 1-2-1s are designed to channel their natural instincts into a love for learning, building a foundation for all future training.

  • 1-2-1 Gundog Training: For a more personalised approach, our one-to-one sessions are perfect. We can tackle specific training challenges, fast-track your progress, or tailor a programme that fits your unique goals.

  • Residential Gundog Training: Don't have the time? Our residential "board and train" programme allows your dog to stay with us for intensive training, returning to you with a solid foundation of obedience and gundog skills.

Ready to Start Your Training Journey?

Stop searching for "gundog training classes near me" and start training with a local expert. Get in touch with Steve today to find out about our next class intake or to book a 1-2-1 consultation.

 Call Steve: 07795 466007 | Email: [email protected]