BGT’s 6-week ‘Gundog Puppy’ Course

Breckland Gundog Training’s complete 6-week puppy gundog course aims to help pet and gundog owners with their dog’s general obedience. It focuses on developing fundamental skills, obedience, and building a strong bond between handler and dog. 

This course is suitable for pet and gundog owners, looking to get their puppy off to a great start, whether your puppy is doing this for fun, or you intend to take your puppy shooting one day.

Here’s a week-by-week outline of the course:

This course will be suitable for  Puppies from a Gundog Breed up to 6 months old

Week 1:

• Introduction and Bonding: Establish a strong bond with your gundog through play and praise.
• Main Topic of the Week: Placeboard training and shaping basic obedience, in the home and the field

Week 2:

• Main Topic of the week: Recall

Week 3:

• Main topic of the week: Sits (Stays) and introducing steadiness

Week 4:

• Main topic of the week: Heelwork, Work on loose-leash walking and proper heel position

Week 5:

• Main Topic of the week ‘This Way’ Whistle

Week 6:

• Main Topic of the week Recall & Stop Whistle

Throughout the training program, remember to:

• Keep training sessions short and enjoyable to maintain your dog’s enthusiasm.
• Use positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise, and play, to motivate and reward your gundog.
• Gradually increase the difficulty and complexity of exercises as your gundog becomes more proficient.
• Be patient and consistent in your training approach, recognizing that all dogs learn at their own pace.