About Kirkbourne Spaniels
From Puppies to Champions
Kirkbourne Spaniels is one of the largest independently owned gundog clubs in the UK, offering comprehensive training for all gundog breeds and crossbreeds. Our programs range from puppy basics to advanced competition and trialing levels. We emphasize the joy of a well-trained dog, focusing on natural instincts and effective handler commands to foster a strong team dynamic.
Kirkbourne Training Programs
Kirkbourne Memberships
For access to all our weekly training classes
For just £25 a year, our membership provides access to a wide range of programs, from puppy basics to advanced competition and trialing levels. We emphasize the joy of a well-trained dog, focusing on natural instincts and effective handler commands to foster a strong team dynamic. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to nurturing the unique bond between handlers and their dogs.
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Kirkbourne Membership - Annual
25
Every year
Membership to join the club and enjoy our weekly training sessions.
Valid until canceled
Yearly Membership
Booking of unlimited weekly training for £18 per session
Members only access to our Facebook training community
Early access to training and events before public release
Discounted training prices for members on full training days
Selected monthly offers on training gear
Monthly online Q&A Session with Darren Kirk
Kirkbourne Gundog Supplies
Everything you could need for your gundog training and more!
Handmade slip leads in our Yorkshire workshop based on over 30 years of lead making excellence. Our own training dummies which are tried and tested, as well as all you could need for success in the field, at training and for keeping your dog in its prime condition
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DEFRA's Gamebird Consultation Isn't Just a Shooters' Issue. If You've Got a Gundog, Read This.
The window closes at midnight on 1st November. And right now, the people who want to see game shooting restricted are putting their evidence on record. The people who rely on it - shooters, handlers, trainers, beaters, pickers-up, working dog competitors - aren't keeping pace. BASC have said it plainly. There are an estimated 650,000 people involved in game shooting in England. The response so far? A fraction of that. This post is for everyone who's thought this doesn't apply to them. Because...
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Your Puppy Isn't Aggressive. It Just Needs Manners.
I had a phone call a while back that's stuck with me. A family had a five-month-old puppy. Spaniel. Full of life, full of energy - and biting them. Jumping up, nipping fingers, going for ankles. They'd tried everything they could find online. They'd been to see someone. That someone had told them the dog had behavioural issues. Possibly needed a behaviourist. Maybe even medication. They rang me to say they were going to have it put to sleep. A five-month-old puppy. Put to sleep. Because it...
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Why Won't My Puppy Come Back? The Truth About Retrieve Training for New Handlers
You threw the dummy. Your pup flew out there, picked it up, and then... ran the other way. Or sat down with it. Or dropped it halfway back and started sniffing. Sound familiar?
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Kirkbourne Latest News
Why the Right Puppy Slip Lead Makes Heel Training Easier From Day One
Most people don't think the lead is the problem. They come to me with a puppy that won't walk at heel, and the first thing they want to talk about is the dog. The breed. The temperament. Whether it's too young or too old or just a bit daft. And I listen. I always listen. But before I've even seen the puppy, I've usually got a good idea of at least part of what's going wrong. It's the lead. Not a bad lead. Just the wrong one. And there's a difference. A young spaniel puppy already learning to...
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