Foundation Pet Gundog / Friday

Service Description

Foundation Gundog Class A structured, supportive course for young or inexperienced gundogs ready to learn the fundamentals of calm, controlled, and confident work. This program is suitable for all gundog breeds over 8 months of age — from pet gundogs to working dogs and those with aspirations to compete in working tests. No previous experience is required. Whether your dog has a strong chase drive or you want to channel natural instincts into focus and cooperation, this class provides the ideal foundation. ⸻ What You and Your Dog Will Learn • Heelwork foundations: Teach clear heel position and loose lead walking for control and connection. • Recall games: Build a fast, reliable recall that works when it really matters. • Retrieve chain: Introduce the building blocks of a clean, confident retrieve using clicker and reward-based methods. • Hunting games and patterning: Encourage thoughtful searching, nose use, and movement in balance. • Self-regulation and steadiness: Strengthen your dog’s ability to pause, settle, and think before acting. • Distance control and whistle work: Learn the basics of whistle cues and long-distance handling. • Handler development: Improve your timing, reinforcement, and understanding of shaping with the clicker. • Breed insight: Learn how to read your dog’s motivation, temperament, and individual learning style. ⸻ Why Join the Foundation Gundog Course At Dogitivity, gundog training is built on modern, reward-based methods that nurture confidence, focus, and control. This small-group class is designed to help you and your dog: • Build reliable foundation skills in heelwork, recall, and retrieve. • Develop calm focus and steadiness around distractions. • Strengthen your handler-dog relationship through trust and clear communication. • Prepare for more advanced gundog training or working test goals. We focus on fluency — not just teaching behaviours, but helping your dog perform them calmly, confidently, and consistently in real-life situations. ⸻ Included Online Learning Support Your enrolment includes access to the Dogitivity Online Gundog Course, a supplementary training resource with video demonstrations, weekly homework, and structured guidance between sessions — included in the price. This online element helps you stay consistent and track progress at home between classes. ⸻ Book Your Spot Spaces are limited to ensure individual coaching and feedback. Join the Foundation Gundog Course today