Here at Spiriteddawn Kennels we understand the need for a well trained and obedient gundog, not just for the working field but also as a working pet gundog although we cater for all breeds.
We offer training to help you achieve this, along with homework between sessions.
We are fortunate to have Jonathan Nightingale as our lead trainer, a former gamekeeper who has been training gundogs for over thirty years. Jon specialises in spaniel & retriever breeds. He competes in Field Trials and can be seen during the season picking up on shoots with a variety of dogs.
Jon made up home bred Cocker Spaniel Spiriteddawn Midnight (Guinness) to FTCH and qualified him three years consecutively for the Cocker Championships.
He most recently has run a Springer spaniel and won a Novice Trial and finished third in his only Open Trial in the dogs first trialling season aged 17 months.
The following season, the same dog whilst being trained and handled by Jon went on to gain numerous awards again in Open field trials.
He has trained and won with many different dogs in both Novice and Open Trials and trained clients dogs which have also gone on to win and become FTCH, he has also trained dogs for export to clients worldwide.
Upon completion of the four levels, you and your dog will be ready to enter the shooting field, whether beating, picking up or sat on the peg. You will also be at a standard to enter a Novice Working Test.
Please enquire for next group courses.
Jonathan Nightingale, lead trainer. With his Cocker field trial champion, Spiriteddawn Midnight.
Jonathan at the Championships 2017
Jonathan with Leahanie Zeus, it was this dogs first season at only 17 months. He won a Novice field trial and took 3rd in an open trial.
Kathryn Nightingale has taken awards in quite a few trials over the years.
We will be running courses which will be eight lessons once a month for eight months.
Group sessions with a maximum of 8 handlers, 8 sessions, one a month on Saturday mornings, commencing at 1000 hours.
£20 per handler
£30 per handler.
* Note, break will include tea, coffee and light refreshments.
(6 months of age onwards) 1 session per month, 2 hours. Start 1000hrs.
We will look at basic commands and how to implement them. These foundations are fundamental in establishing a solid, obedient dog and should never be rushed.
1 session per month, 2 hours. Start 1000hrs.
We will look at building on the puppy/beginner course with the following:
1 session per month, 3 hours. Start 1000hrs.
1 session per month, 3 hours. Start 1000hrs.
To book a training session for your dog please fill in the form below and we will contact you shortly to confirm details.
Confirmation will be by return email so if not received please check your junk or spam email boxes, thank you.