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A Big Day For Working Dogs

For many of the clients of my Tessleymoor Gundogs business, November 2nd was a big day. This year I had several clients taking their dogs into the shooting field for the first time. Some of these dogs had always been intended as working gundogs and this was the result of that training. Other dogs had […]

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Puppy Training 9 month old Brooke the Cocker Spaniel

Nine month old Brooke attended her first Cocker Spaniel puppy training lesson yesterday. Brooke is one lively dog, full of drive and a desire to work. Her owner has had Cockers all her life but at the age of 71 and with a back condition, it’s important Brooke is well mannered and listens. On the […]

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Gundog Training George the Working Cocker Spaniel

George is certainly full of character and knows how to push his owners buttons. I’ve had a couple of gundog lesson with George and his owner Paul and whilst Paul has no intentions of working George it’s important they have a well behaved dog they can take camping with. The key to success is consistency […]

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Testimonial – Gundog Puppy Training Jenson the Cocker Spaniel

We took our 12 week old working cocker spaniel to Damian as we wanted a well behaved dog. We were advised from our vet that lessons are great idea for our dogs health and to keep them stimulated. Damian was very approachable and always at the end of the phone. His classes where fun and […]

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Refresher Dog Training with Snoop the Springer Spaniel

Even the most well trained dogs can fall into bad habits with too much freedom. I trained Snoop the Springer Spaniel along with his owner Janette around a year ago. Bad behaviour has begun to creep in with Snoop allowed to stand at the window and bark to welcome family members. This has led to […]

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Loui the Cocker Spaniel Gundog Training, Preston, Lancashire

This young boy is full of energy. Today was his second Gundog Training lesson, but prior to training he would run and chase game for fun. This is no longer the case, whilst we’ve a lot more to achieve it was great to see Loui retrieving, taking command from the whistle and more importantly working […]

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Testimonial – Gundog Training Finlay the Cocker Spaniel

Hello Damian, Just a quick update on Finlay’s progress. He is really coming on after the sessions with you and then continuing the training you suggested. Still plenty to do but it was all about me upping my game really. Since I started consistently expecting more from Finlay , he has started really focussing one […]

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Gundog Training Lilly the Cocker Spaniel

It’s that time again when Lilly one of my favourite Cocker Spaniels arrives for some refresher gundog training following her 2016 shooting season. Whilst she’s in residence it wouldn’t be the same if I didn’t snap a few photos.

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Gundog Training assessment with Coco the Cocker Spaniel

Coco is Mark’s families 1st Cocker Spaniel. Their last dog who they sadly lost last year wasn’t the best trained dog but he was loving. With 12 month old Coco they want to ensure she’s fully trained to be able to take her anywhere. Unfortunately Coco’s recall is already selective and given the chance she […]

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Gundog Puppy Training Bella the Sprocker

This cute Sprocker is 6 months old and a lively little girl. Bella was acquired at 4 months of age so it’s important to ensure the foundation training is cemented firmly in place before anymore cracks appear. Bella’s already started to run off, hunting the woods with no consideration for her owners. When you meet Bella […]

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