HAWCROFT GUNDOGS | TRAINING

TRAINING

A skilled working dog is a pleasure to watch and a source of great pride to their owner but they don't "just happen". Training any dog is a commitment, that requires consistency, patience and time.

We have a range of lessons and training days that can help you turn your cute puppy into your "A Team" member.

PUPPY BASICS

These start from around 14 weeks of age, they last for 30-40 minutes and cover everything from housing, feeding, do`s and don`t, early retrieving and hunting stimulation.

We also answer the clients questions and give the handler an idea of what to expect from a pup of that age.

We like to see our clients with up and coming puppies for a lesson about once a month.

For more information please contact us.

1-2-1 LESSONS

1-2-1 lessons are an ideal way to problem solve any sticky issues or to develop the next stage in your training plan.

Normally either an hour or two hours these sessions can be used to take advantage of our training pens (rabbit or partrdige) or just to continue with your training.

For more information please contact us.

FIELD TRIAL TRAINING

These are for the older more experienced dogs which have gained the basics in steadiness to game and are accustomed to gun shot.

Clients can have the opportunity to further both their own and their dogs training in a real shooting atmosphere. Experienced guns will be present to shoot game for the dogs so handlers can concentrate purely on training.

These days are particularly of benefit to clients who have already been training with us to give continuity in taking their dogs to the final stages of training.

Any handlers are welcome on these days, from complete novices through to experienced field trailers who want to simulate a trialing atmosphere to train or improve their dogs in. It is NOT just open to clients who have already attended training with us. Spaces on these days are limited to 6-8 handlers and are in much demand. Please visit our 'News page' for this coming seasons dates and availability or contact us for further information.

PEN & WATER TRAINING

Book a session in the puppy pen or the game pen (rabbits and partridge) , either with or without training or take advantage of our access to water.

RESIDENTIAL TRAINING

There are times when a dog would most definitely benefit from more time and a more professional approach, whether it is to ensure that the basics are in place before more advanced training commmences or whether you need a fully trained dog.

To discuss your requirements in full please contact us.

TRAINING GROUND