Our Courses

For puppies under 20 weeks old (with first vaccination).

Our 9-week Puppy Course runs in small outdoor groups, one hour each week, all year round.

Designed by the Life Skills team at Lincoln University, the course builds strong foundations for you and your pup—combining essential life skills with age-appropriate gundog games to nurture natural instincts and prevent bad habits from the start.

For dogs 5+ months (after Puppy Training).

Our 8-week Foundation Course runs in small outdoor groups, one hour each week, all year round.

Perfect for those who are new to gundog training and need the basics of gundog work. It focuses on practical foundation skills you can use on everyday walks—helping you engage and harness your family gundog. From here, you can progress onto the Beginner Gundog if you choose.

For dogs 5+ months

Ideal for those who’ve completed our Foundation Course or have some prior gundog training experience.

This level introduces the skills needed to confidently work towards Gundog Club Grade 1 & 2 Field Tests.

From here, you can progress onto the Intermediate Gundog course.

For handlers ready to build on their skills and prepare for working tests or shoot days.

This level develops advanced training and works towards the Gundog Club Grade 3 Field Test.

From here, you can progress onto the Advanced Gundog, and assess the Monthly Gundogs Training days.

For those who’ve successfully passed Grade 3 and want to take training to the next level.

This level refines skills beyond the basics and provides an outlet for your dog’s natural instincts—working towards Gundog Club Grade 4 & 5 Field Tests.

In addition, you can also attend the Monthly Gundog Training Days.

A little extra for the Intermediate & Advanced Gundogs.

These monthly training days are held across a variety of locations, with different terrains and obstacles to further test and develop your dog’s skills.

Shot, Dummy Launchers and Cold Game may be used.

Available only to current clients, and notified of events via the Private WhatsApp group direct.

For puppies aged 6–24 months at the start of the course.

This 6-week programme runs in small outdoor groups, one hour each week, all year round.

The focus is on building control and good manners—helping your dog walk politely, behave well on and off lead, and stay reliably under control.

This 5-week course, is held in small groups on an enclosed outdoor training field, each hour-long session uses fun, progressive exercises to build strong heelwork and recall—step by step from the very start.

The course also includes focus and engagement activities to strengthen reliability and deepen the bond between you and your dog.

This is an introductory 4-week course looking at Movement Puzzles and Groundwork exercises.

The focuses on foundational exercises to build body awareness and strength.

For dogs 5 months and over

Paws & Play Gundogs Branded products - when we have a product drop. 

Also a place to purchase training aids and equipment.