Katie C
4th December 2023
Simply the best

5 stars really doesn’t give Steve justice. I’m so thankful for ‘my’ training. It’s not just about my dog, it’s educating me to be able to get the most out of my dog and always ensuring his safety. Steve is a true dog lover, honest and to the point! I don’t want pish and fluff! If I am not doing what’s right for my dog then that’s what I pay Steve for - honest trustworthy guidances I would highly recommend. If you want to give your pup or older dog the best chance then look no further! He really is simply the best.

Kathryn Taylor
18th March 2022
Amazing

Wow! Our dogs are 4 and we've never been able to walk them on just a collar and lead because they are strong and pull so much, one session with Steve,a change of collar, and... a week of walking without a head collar!, we could not be happier with the advice and time we've been given from such a great trainer. We would and have recommended Steve to anyone.

Stephen C
4th September 2021
I'm giving Steve Swallow the strongest of recommendations

I missed my first bird but killed the second. The drive was a little light my end and nothing else worth shooting came by. The drive ended and I sent Finn as I had been trained to do and he came back with a lovely retrieve to cement 18 months of learning and listening to Steve’s excellent advice. I was absolutely delighted. Finn continued through the day to pick one bird after another and deliver to hand – a dozen partridge and a pigeon in all. I could not be happier and more excited about the busy season that Finn and I have ahead. Our journey started through recommendation and Steve and I agreed terms on a Pup to Peg arrangement. My circumstances were simple, I acknowledged that I did not have the time nor the ability to train a dog to the standard I wanted and the old maxim, give an expert’s job to an expert drove my thinking. I had tried and failed a long time ago with a spaniel and was determined not to make the same mistakes again. Steve provided first support to source our puppy from the right litter and pedigree. I visited Finn every few weeks at first and he came home with us every 6 weeks or so to vary his routine and get used to our family life and a range of badly behaved pets but importantly, to give Steve and Suzy a well earned break! We went to Breckland every month for training and then every 2 weeks during the later stages. Finn came to us full time 7 weeks ago and my shooting journey with him has just begun and we will continue to lean on Steve for support and polish where needed. I am absolutely thrilled with the advice, support, encouragement and when needed, honest feedback given over the last 18 months from Steve. If you are considering a Pup to Peg journey or simply a short term brush up on skills, I could not be happier and more sincere in giving Steve Swallow the strongest of recommendations. Give yourself up to Steve, listen and learn and the results will amaze you.

Teresa R
12th August 2021
"I came away with a pup i could control on the lead"

Well today was our last session with Steve ,and boy what a difference!! 6 weeks ago I arrived with my 7 month old lab pulling ,jumping up and generally being a pain. After just one lesson with Steve's firm but fair approach i came away with a pup i could control on the lead ,now 6 weeks later we have learnt so much and walking has become a pleasure . Thank you Steve ,i will continue to work on our recall and heel work . Steve is amazing and would recommend him highly, hes a very no nonsense guy but certainly knows his stuff. best wishes Teresa and Gunner ( or dog with no name ??

Amy Featherstone
22nd May 2020
Fully recommend

I had a really positive first lesson with my lab today, Steve is a lovely approachable guy who made me and the dog feel at ease straight away, I was nervous to go but there was no judging or Making me feel embarrassed for previous training mistakes we’ve made and bad habits we’ve installed instead he just gave honest and instantly effective advice and training techniques, really looking forward to further training.

Nicky Cooke
24th March 2020
Wish we had started with Steve 9 months ago!

Great place to take your dog for Gundog training. Steve gives clear, concise instructions and always sets the dog up for success, which gives the handler the confidence to continue training in between classes. It has been great to watch all the dogs on our course progress and personally we have been able to take one of our dogs on a shoot this season. Wish we had started our Gundog training 9 months before we did! Definitely recommend Steve and Breckland Gundog Training!

Annabelle C
24th March 2020
So glad we found you

I have found Breckland Gundog training to be a wonderful place for my dog and I to learn all the skills needed to have a balanced gundog. As well as the usual sit, heel, stay and other general obedience, I have learnt to use different training more specific to gundog training. These include stop whistle, blind retrieves, stop from distance, directional retrieves and also the use of dummy launchers to give the dogs and handlers an insight to a shoot scenario. Steve is a very knowledgeable trainer, who can read handlers and dogs exceptionally well, depending on the level of experience they have had. Bertie and I have learnt so much and really enjoy the excellent service we are given. So glad we found you Steve!??

Michele Gough
25th July 2019
Training that makes sense!

Bella and I have been having 1-1 Gundog Training lessons for over a year now and we cannot recommend Steve highly enough. We have had lessons on Obedience, Retrieves (both memory and blinds) working with both dummies and real game, Directional control and Water Work. We are now looking forward to our first season Picking Up and also entering some Gundog Working Tests too.

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