Dog Trainers in Chipping Norton and the Cotswolds
Meet the reward-based trainers behind Byron Dog Training and Byron Gundogs.
Byron Dog Training is led by a team of reward-based dog trainers near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds. Our trainers support puppy owners, adult dog owners, one-to-one clients and gundog handlers with practical, positive training designed for real life, country life and the field.
Whether you are starting with a young puppy, rebuilding everyday obedience with an adult dog, or developing a pet gundog or working breed, our team can help you choose the right training pathway.
Darren Lake — Founder and Dog Trainer
Darren Lake is the founder of Byron Dog Training and is based near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds. He specialises in reward-based puppy training, adult dog training, one-to-one support and gundog training for pet and working breeds.
Darren’s training is shaped by practical field experience, country-life socialisation and a belief that dogs learn best through clear communication, consistency and reward-based methods. He works with all breeds, not just gundogs, and helps owners build calm, confident and responsive dogs for everyday life.
Specialisms:
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Puppy foundations
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Adult dog training
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One-to-one training
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Gundog foundations
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Reward-based training
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Country-life socialisation
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Shoot and field preparation
Works with:
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Puppies
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Family dogs
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Working breeds
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Spaniels, labradors and retrievers
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Pet gundogs
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Owners wanting practical real-life training
Contact
Tel: 07870162683
Email: darren@byrondogtraining.com
Mark Anthony - Puppy, Gundog and One-to-One Trainer
Mark Anthony is a gundog trainer with practical experience training and working labradors during the shooting season. He enjoys understanding what motivates each dog and uses a reward-based approach to make training clear, enjoyable and progressive.
Mark focuses on helping dogs and handlers build success through simple, well-timed steps. He supports Byron Gundogs group sessions from Basics through to Advanced, helping handlers develop steadiness, retrieve work, focus and field skills.
Specialisms:
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Puppy Training
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Gundog group training
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Labradors
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Basics to Advanced sessions
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Reward-based training
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Retrieve work
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Handler focus
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Shoot-season experience
