
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.

What Can Your Dog See...and How?
There are may theories and ideas among dog owners and trainers about what a dog can see and how, particularly relating to colour. I...
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 Latest News
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....
Our Novice day 10/02/2024 Stubbs Hall
What a day we had, some of us met up for breakfast before training to keep our tummies full and then headed to the training ground at...
Sophie and her day at Richmond
Picking up day experience. Saturday 27th January. The day began with us all meeting at the Gamekeeper’s cottage just up the road from...
New One to One dates on line now
Don't miss the chance to train with a trainer to smooth out any issues you may have with you dog. Not always can we cover off each...
Gun dog trainer of the Year 2024
Hello everyone, hope you are well and 2024 is a great start for training your dog. not sure if you are aware but the voting has opened...
Our Journey
Handler- Toni Simpson Dog – Ella now aged 17months HOW IT ALL STARTED. My husband and myself started clay pigeon shooting and really...
Wren and our Journey
Thank you Milly for this wonderful write up with ups and downs and truths My current lab Wren is the third lab and 4th dog that I've...
Spaniels Only Morning ON LINE NOW
Dates are 26th November, 3rd December, 10th December 🐾 Experience the Ultimate Spaniel Morning at Kirkbourne Spaniels, Stubbs Hall! 🐾...
Special offer for November 2023 only
Don't miss our 20% sale on all leads. this will only be available in November 2023
Intermediate days
Push yourself to the next level with our intermediate days , book on line now. Dummy launchers and shot will be used on these training days.



















