Byron Gundogs offers focused gundog workshops near Chipping Norton and across the Cotswolds for handlers who want to develop specific skills in a structured training environment. Our workshops are suitable for pet gundogs, working breeds and handlers who want expert coaching, clear exercises and practical training goals.

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Workshops are designed to help you make focused progress on key areas such as steadiness, recall, retrieve work, hunting control, heelwork, handler timing and confidence in the field.

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Are gundog workshops right for you?

Gundog workshops are ideal if you have started your training and want a more focused session than a regular group class. They give you time to concentrate on a particular skill, troubleshoot training gaps and work with expert guidance in a small, supportive environment.

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Suitable for:

• Pet gundog owners

• Working cocker spaniels and springer spaniels

• Labradors and retrievers

• Dogs who have completed starter training

• Handlers attending group sessions

• Intermediate handlers wanting progression

• Owners preparing for gundog holidays

• Dogs ready for more focused skill development

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What do our gundog workshops cover?

Each workshop focuses on a particular training theme or progression area. The exact content will depend on the workshop topic, the dogs attending and the experience level required.

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Workshop topics may include:

• Recall around distractions

• Steadiness and impulse control

• Retrieve foundations

• Delivery and hold

• Heelwork and handler focus

• Stop whistle foundations

• Hunting patterns and control

• Spaniel-specific skills

• Retriever-specific skills

• Working calmly around other dogs

• Handler timing and communication

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Why book a gundog workshop?

A workshop gives you focused time to work on one part of your gundog training without trying to cover everything at once. It is a useful next step if you want to improve a specific skill, prepare for more advanced training or build confidence before joining a holiday, training club or higher-level group session.

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Key benefits:

• Focused training theme

• Small-group coaching

• Reward-based methods

• Practical exercises to continue at home

• Support for pet and working gundogs

• Clear feedback from experienced trainers

• Progression into group sessions, holidays or training club

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Train in Comfort with Expert Guidance

Set on private training grounds, our workshops include:

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• All essential training equipment

• A Welcome Pack from our partners

• Hot tea and coffee and cold drinks throughout the day

• A home-cooked lunch for all participants​

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Whether you're just getting started or fine-tuning your gundog's performance, our workshops provide the structure, support, and setting to succeed.

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Upcoming gundog workshops

View our current gundog workshops below. Spaces are limited to keep groups small and ensure every handler receives useful coaching, feedback and support.