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Matt Ager Pet & Gundog Training located at Cockbrook Lane, Old Weston PE28 5LU near Thrapston and Ou Gundog Trainer and Pet Dog Trainer

07/12/2025

It’s Week 5 of our Puppy Foundation Course and I’m so pleased with how well the pups and their owners are doing.

There have been some of the usual training issues along the way but their training is really moving in the right direction!

I didn’t have a chance to take any photos today so my lovely clients sent these through! 😊

06/12/2025

One of the real pleasures in our job is seeing dogs and their owners starting off in our puppy class, moving on to our gundog classes and finally making the big step out onto a real shoot.

Andy (with cocker Bruno) and Becca (with Springer Atlas) had their first day out beating today at a shoot where we were picking up with our own dogs. Andy, Becca and both dogs seemed to have a great time, giving the dogs the opportunity to do the job they were bred for.

On our picking up team we had their more experienced Sam with Pepper who has also come through our classes and are on their second season. We also bred Pepper so it’s very rewarding to see how they have developed as a team. Just waiting on Merlin (who we also bred - Sully’s brother) to join Sam’s working team when he is ready.

04/11/2025

Why Gundog Training is Good Fun – Even for Beginners!

Did you know gundog training isn’t just for field trials, working tests or shoots?
It’s a fantastic way to build a strong bond with your dog, boost obedience, control and enjoy a fun, rewarding activity together.

It’s incredibly satisfying watching your dog learn, grow in confidence and enjoy the work they were bred to do.

Curious to give it a try and see if you and your dog love it?

Our 10am session is fully booked but we have some spaces available on our 12.45 session.

Our next Obedience with an Introduction to Gundog Work course starts:
🗓️ Sunday 9th November
🕐 12:45pm

🔗 For more information and to book, click here: https://rachelsdogfieldsolohireandclasses.as.me/schedule/4577f9cc/appointment/69729335/calendar/5409075

Let’s have some fun and get their noses and brains working!

30/10/2025

Bella first joined us for Puppy Foundation and then moved up into the Advanced group — but her season arrived and paused her group training!

Since then we’ve been doing 1-2-1 sessions to help her continue progressing, and today was her final one.

Bella is such a lovely little lady and she’s doing brilliantly. We focused on polishing up her recall today, she really showed us what she can do! Keep up the good work 💪

Piper, Soda, Wren, and Brooke came along to support the session too — all looking gorgeous as always, and in true Soda fashion, she had to pull a face!! 😂

28/10/2025

Sunday marked the end of our latest Puppy Foundation and Obedience with an Introduction to Gundog Work courses!

Both groups have made brilliant progress — it’s been fantastic to see the focus, confidence and teamwork develop over the past six weeks.

Some of our pups are moving up to Obedience with an Introduction to Gundog Work which are pets with a hobby which is fantastic, while others are doing 1-2-1s — one aiming for working tests, and another preparing to work her puppy in the future.

In our Obedience Gundog group, some are repeating the course, while others are progressing to the next level.

Upcoming Courses

Puppy Foundation: Fully booked. Next course with availability starts January 2026 (times & dates TBC).

Obedience with an Introduction to Gundog Work: Starts Sunday 9 November — 10 am full, 12:45 pm spaces available.

📅 For all course listings and updates, please check

👉 www.rachelsdogfield.co.uk

21/10/2025

A 48-hour cancellation policy is now in place and being implemented.

Training is Matts full-time work and spaces are limited, if a session is cancelled at short notice, it’s rarely possible to fill the spot.

👉 Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will now be charged in full.

We understand that genuine emergencies happen but short notice cancellations simply aren’t sustainable for a small business.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

16/10/2025

We’ve noticed a few poo bags being left behind after training sessions recently. Please could everyone make sure to take their bags home with them at the end of their session or group.

We know it’s easy to forget when you’re busy packing up and getting your dog back in your vehicles but keeping the training area clean and tidy helps everyone enjoy a pleasant space.

This also keeps you on good terms with your trainer and us on good terms with the landowner! 😉

Thank you.

12/10/2025

What a journey these gorgeous pups have had!
From our Puppy Foundation Course to Advanced Puppy group, they’ve grown into such confident, capable young dogs, achieving so much along the way.

Today we added a taste of gundog training, as they move up to Matt’s Obedience with an Introduction to Gundog Training next! 🤩

Missing today were Woody the Labrador, recovering from his op and Bella the Cocker Spaniel, who’s in season but catching up with 1-2-1 sessions.

So proud of this bunch, well done everyone! 👏

Address

Cockbrook Lane
Old Weston
PE285LU

Website

http://www.spinnakeugundogs.com/

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