THE TEAM

Meet the

Paws & Play Gundogs Team

Lindsay
Founder & Head Trainer

Lindsay is the founder of Paws and Play Gundogs, and having taught hundreds of puppies and adult dogs in groups and on a 1-2-1 basis over many years of practical experience, Lindsay has a wealth of experience to add to her academic training & qualifications.

Lindsay is enthusiastic in continuing her education and professional de velopment by attending too many courses to list, workshops and seminars every year and keeping current on all canine related literature giving you the confidence that the Puppy and Dog Classes she runs are based on the latest knowledge and practical application when training your furry companions.

She is committed to providing the most effective and convenient results to her client’s dogs training needs through the use of fun and choice based training using positive reinforcement and reward based training methods.

Lindsay is a life-long dog lover and has had dogs since her childhood, and now is currently enjoying her own dogs herself [scroll down to learn all about them & their achievements]

Paws and Play Gundogs puts clients and their dogs need’s first in order to get the best results in a kind, gentle and positive way. We don't advocate or support fear-based training methods.

Qualifications & Other Accreditations

A Gundog Training Academy qualified and accredited Instructor
A Full Accredited Affiliate Instructor for Sheffield and surrounding areas for The Gundog Club
An Accredited PACT-KSA Trainer ( Professional Association of Canine Trainers)
An Accredited member of the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC)
A professional member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG).

These are well known reputable regulatory organisations that represents todays modern dog trainers as they set the standards of knowledge and practical skills required to be a force-free dog trainer.

Also part of the Paws & Play Gundogs Team are Lindsay's Dogs

Tully, Labrador
Tully is the newest member of the pack and has such as sweet soul.

So far, Tully has completed the Paws & Play Gundog Puppy, Pet Gundog Founations and Grade 1 & 2 courses and is currently working towards her Grade 3.

She makes an appearance in the beginner classes helping to demonstrate exercises an also on the Online video courses.

She's showing loads of working potential and I'm excited to see how far she goes.

Achievements:
- Completed the Gundog Club Grades 1 & 2 w. Distinction
- Awarded 2nd place in a Puppy Gundog Working Test (2024)
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Ellie, Working Cocker Spaniel
Ellie has become such a joy and now helps demo exercises in group classes and on the Online Courses.

She is a typical cheeky Cocker Spaniel, lovable yet manic, with loads of endless energy.

I can't wait to see where she takes me as at the age of 18 months she was demoing as part of a team of dogs and handlers at the CLA Country Fair., which is a big ask for such a young dog.

Ellie also works on our shoot either picking up alongside Hobbs or in the beating line.

Achievements:
- Completed the Gundog Club Grades; 1 (Distinction), 2 (Distinction), 3 (Merit) & 4 (Distinction
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Hobbs, Labrador
Hobbs has been a great companion and working buddy, He's my little side kick at work and is my demo dog for the Online courses.

We have demo'd as part of a team of dogs and handlers at the CLA Country Fairs & a couple of the local dog events such as Dogs Unleashed.

He's my picking up companion during the shooting season

Achievements:
- Completed all the Gundog Club Grades 1-4 Distinction, Grade 5 - Merit
- Achieved the Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificates on both Dummies & Game.
- Awarded 3rd place un the BASC Gundog Scurry League (2019)
- Awarded 2nd place in a Novice Dog/Novice Handler (NDNH) Gundog Working Test (2023)
- Awarded 2nd place in a Novice Gundog Working Test (2023)
- Awarded 1st place in a Novice Gundog Working Test (2024)
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Scarlett

Springer x Labrador

Scarlett was always full of beans, outgoing and was a working Gundog during the season, switching between a Springer and a Labrador depending on what side of the bed she got out of.

It was because of Scarlett, I got into the world of Gundog. I loved watching her work anbd loved the bond it gave us.

As well as working Scarlett, I also took part in Scurries and even won a couple with her at Game Fairs.

When she wasn't not busy she did love having a cuddle.

Troy

Staffie x Labrador

Troy was Lindsay's first dog; a rescue with dog-dog reactivity issues.

Although he came with plenty of 'baggage', he was a real character and always brought a smile to your face and pleasure to be around at home.

It was because of Troy, Lindsay got into Dog training back in 2009.