Training for your Diary 2026
We have so much happening at Kirkbourne, why not add these to the Diary, if you don't want to join in you could be an helper for us, just let Darren know and he will find you a job for one of the days. 10th February Free to members only Question and Answers on line 14th February Spaniel day bronze or above level with a bolt on at the end working test 15th February Team selection morning 21st February Novice day 22nd February Bronze assessment 14th March Intermediate training day with a bolt...
Kirkbourne Keeps Growing
Taking the Lead in Gundog training on line Kirkbourne keep on growing with so much to offer in 2026. Our on line training program designed just for you not just some copy and paste standard paper. We get you to fill in the information, send us vid clips and then from there we build you a plan each week for you to follow. We have had some great success with our programs and seen novice dogs push onto the intermediate and more. We are so excited about them. We have limited places to ensure we...
Spaniel Day coming up 14th February
We will be adding a spaniel day with kirkbourne very soon dont miss this great opportunity for your dog followed with a mock working test.
Effective Techniques for Spaniel Training Success
Training a Spaniel can be a rewarding experience, but it requires patience, consistency, and the right approach. These dogs are intelligent, energetic, and eager to please, which makes them excellent candidates for training. However, without effective techniques, training can become frustrating for both the owner and the dog. This post will guide you through practical methods to train your Spaniel successfully, helping you build a strong bond and a well-behaved companion. Spaniel attentively...
Kirkbourne Latest News
Intermediate Sunday
We are doing so well with our new classes both novice and intermediate we may need to start a waiting list it's gone crazy, think it's...
Kirkbourne going strength to strength
Hello everyone, we have been working so hard to get things right. New web site, new training ground new products. We are starting to add...
Training venue
Our new venue is a hit at Sprotbrough Doncaster. We are selling out all places every Sunday. Good for us not so good for handlers on the...
New training dates
We have some great news with our new venue at Doncaster Sprotbrough. Two new training sessions, Novice and also Intermediate training...
Change of venue
unfortunately we have had to change venues from stubbs hall for this coming Sunday to Upton rugby club wf91da. It is only 5 mins from...
Intermediate Day 17th August
Look what is coming up for our Intermediate level dogs, get booked on soon before they sell out.
National Shooting show 11th 12th May
Are you coming along to see us at this show. We can not wait as we always have a good turn out to this event. What is on with Kirkbourne...
Lets get them Hunting
This is a subject in training that can require lots of attention or sometimes not. It all depends on the dog and how it works and...
The Story of Rob and his Journey
This is our journey from novice to advanced and everything in between with our two gundogs. November of 2021 was the first training...
Train with the best
Are you ready to unleash your pup's potential and embark on an unforgettable journey from puppy to field-ready gun dog? Look no further! ...
MY DOG WILL NOT RETRIEVE
A dog not retrieving is a major problem that I encounter from lots of handlers and again we must understand why all these faults arise. ...
PUPPY TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION
Puppy training is the foundations of a great companion, this is one of the most important parts of its growing up. Consideration must be...
SELECTING THE PERFECT COMPANION
When you and your family are deciding to purchase a new dog, there are a few things that you need to consider. You need to decide what...
The etiquette for Beating
The etiquette for each shoot may vary but if it is a formal driven shoot with paying guns you will not be far out of place if you...
Intermediate Training Day 17th Feb 2024
It was wet and muddy for everyone, the ground was saturated everywhere. We were set for a muddy day, however the day was not so bad for...
Walking at Heel How we do it
When teaching a dog to walk to heel I often find the people have a very very long lead unfortunately you can't buy the leads I make or...
Taking control of recall
Understanding the Challenge of Recall in Dog Training One of the main things I have as a gundog trainer is recall and the lack of it....
