Gun Dog Tasters, Classes and 1:1 Training Sessions

An introduction to the Gun Dog World!

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Worcester Dogs are delighted to Gun Dog Tasters run by the highly skilled and experienced Gun Dog trainer, Sue Millward. The introduction of this to Worcester Dogs portfolio of training follows extensive feedback and request from our clients. 

We are also delighted to announce due to the success of our first Gun Dog Taster session and numerous requests a six week Gun Dog Class starting 11th February 2018. These will take place in our 3 acre field facility at Kempsey. 

Sue will be using the least intrusive and most positive training methods in all sessions for Worcester Dogs. These sessions offer you the opportunity to do something new and different with your dogs even if you choose not go forward in Gun Dog Field Trials. 

Dogs participating in the Taster sessions and our new classes need a reasonable level of competence in: sit, stay, come, loose lead and leave it BUT all of these will be worked on in the Taster sessions. If you would like to know if you and your dog are suitable for the course or classes please email sandra@worcesterdogs.co.uk us to discus your suitability. 

There will not be any guns used or loud noises involved during the group classes.

Gun Dog Training harnesses your dog's natural ability to use its nose and to practice some of the core obedience tasks which are important in every dog's life. The mental stimulation of training and utilising your dog's brain, keeps your dog fit and healthy. 

On the Taster sessions we will be covering: 

• Retrieve
• Calmness with handler around distractions (steadiness)
• Whistle work and Recall
• Left and Right directional work
• Jumping over obstacles

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Sue with Lilly, Briar, Fern and Riley

About Sue Millward:

I have been a dog lover all my life with a particular passion for Gun Dogs.
 
For the last 30 years I have trained and worked our dogs on a number of shoots, both locally and further a field.  I was appointed 'head trainer' at Mid Western Gun Dogs, this lead in turn to taking up professional training.  Over to last 20 years I have helped hundreds of people get the most out if their dogs.  In my experience most owners want a well behaved dog that will perform on the shooting field and making it an enjoyable experience for owner and dog.
 
Our dogs are our family, currently we have four - Lilly (Working Cocker Spaniel) Best Working Spaniel at Crufts 2015 - Briar(WCS) Lilly's sister - Riley (WCS) 'Our Boy' and Fern (ESS) Novice and open working test winner.
 
I can help at all levels and have fun during training.  All my training is based on positive reinforcement which enables you to get the most out of your training.
 
Above all it must be both fun and practical!
 

1:1 Gun Dog Training Sessions

Sue is also available to assist or train on a 1:1 basis if you would like a more personal and individual approach or if you have got a certain training area you would like to work on. Please fill out the reservation form below and select the option: 1:1 Training session and we will put you in touch with Sue! 

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2020 GUN DOG CLASS DATES:
Each block of classes contains 4 x 1 hour group sessions which take place on a Sunday morning and allow time in between lessons for you and your dog to practice your new skills. 

BEGINNERS: 
Sunday 16th Feb (9.00 - 10.00am)
Sunday 23rd Feb (10.15-11.15am)
Sunday 22nd March (9.00am - 10.00am)
Sunday 5th April (10.15-11.15am) 

INTERMEDIATE: 
Sunday 16th Feb (10.15-11.15am) 
Sunday 8th March (9.00 - 10.00am)
Sunday 22nd March (10.15-11.15am) 
Sunday 19th April (9.00 - 10.00am)

ADVANCED:
Sunday 23rd Feb (9.00 - 10.00am)
Sunday 8th March (10.15-11.15am) 
Sunday 5th April  (9.00 - 10.00am)
Sunday 19th April (10.15-11.15am) ​

COST

• ​Classes: £80 for 4 sessions (8 dogs per group max)

 1:1 TRAINING SESSIONS:

• 1 hour session: £50
• 1.5 hour session: £60​​

LOCATION:

• Worcester Dog Training activity field, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3PA. (Turn opposite Baynhall Garage car dealers on the A38 towards Croome. Field is 40 yds on right. Parking on the field) click here for map. 

​If you would like to enquire about our Gun Dog Tasters or classes, please email sandra@worcesterdogs.co.uk who will be able to answer your questions. If you would like to reserve a place please complete the reservation form below to reserve your place. Once we have confirmed your reservation, you can pay for your place either via PayPal or by bank transfer. 

Pay here

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