Kemble's Field

Kemble's Field Welcome to Kemble's Field

Dog training and activities, events venue, and shoot experience, in Charlton.

Kemble’s Field is a specialist dog venue in Worcestershire offering training, scentwork events, shoot experience days and training field and venue hire, with purpose-built facilities for pet dogs, gundogs and canine professionals. Rent our indoor training barn and fully enclosed dog training field near Pershore and Evesham, Worcestershire. Kemble's Field is perfect for private dog walking, gundog

training, reactive dogs, swimming practice, scentwork training, mantrailing, hoopers, puppy training, pet dog obedience training, and more. Safe and secure, available to hire all year, ideal for all dog training needs. The purpose-built training facilities include everything you could want for gundog training. Spread over 5 acres, our field has retrieving lanes, a jumping pen and fences, a large pond for water work, short grass and cover crops for hunting. Kemble's Field also has a large indoor training area with classrooms, toilets, and a kitchen. Plus a large car park with ample space for at least 20 cars. If you are a gundog club, dog trainer, or organisation and would like to use the venue for training, events or dog shows, or if you are a small business owner and need an indoor conference space in Worcestershire, we can help.

Help your pet dog build the kind of manners that make everyday life easier with force-free training in a supportive envi...
09/08/2026

Help your pet dog build the kind of manners that make everyday life easier with force-free training in a supportive environment.

Our pet dog training classes, led by Sam Negus, will be held at Kemble's Field in Charlton, near Evesham, Worcestershire.

Led by ABTC-qualified Animal Training Instructor Sam Negus, our four-week course runs on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:45pm.

8th September 2026
15th September 2026
22nd September 2026
29th September 2026

We work on the things that actually matter day to day: loose-lead walking that feels manageable, reliable recall around distractions, impulse control, frustration tolerance, calm greetings, and steady behaviour in busy places.

As a Royal Kennel Club listed status training venue, the course introduces and develops the foundations of the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme, giving you a structured framework to build on. When you and your dog are ready, you can choose to take the relevant Kennel Club Good Citizen assessment.

As well as specialising in scentwork and gundog training, Sam is known for clear coaching and realistic expectations that fit into normal home life. The course works at your dog's pace, in a structured and supportive way.

Classes are held at a dedicated training facility with fenced private fields and an indoor rubber-floored barn, giving dogs a calm, controlled space to learn without the pressure of a crowded hall or public park.

For more information, other dates, or to book our course starting on 8th September please head to: https://kemblesfield.co.uk/products/pet-dog-training-classes-with-sam-negus

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Not all dog training tricks are equal. The ones worth spending time on share a common feature: they have a life beyond t...
07/08/2026

Not all dog training tricks are equal. The ones worth spending time on share a common feature: they have a life beyond the training session.

Hand target.
One of the most versatile things you can teach. Start with your dog touching their nose to your flat palm, then use it to guide movement, build attention and give your dog something concrete to do when you need to shift their focus.

Mat or platform work.
Teaching your dog to find a specific spot and stay there is one of the most practical skills in everyday pet dog life. It can be trained as a game long before you ever need it in a real situation.

Chin rest.
Underrated and genuinely useful. A dog who will voluntarily rest their chin in your hand is a dog who is practising stillness, calm and cooperation. That transfers directly to handling.

Go around.
Teaching your dog to circle an object develops coordination, cue awareness and engagement. It also gives you a way to practise loose movement without the pressure of a formal heel.

Back up.
Asking your dog to move backwards a few steps builds body awareness and responsiveness. It also comes in handy in narrow doorways, at the vet, or any time you need your dog to give you a bit of space calmly.

Spin or twist.
Yes, it looks like a party trick. But it teaches your dog to follow a lure or hand signal fluidly, builds reward history with you, and keeps sessions light and enjoyable. That enjoyment is not trivial. A dog who looks forward to training sessions will put more into them.

Ready to turn tricks into practical progress? Explore our dog training classes at Kemble’s Field and start building the foundations for easier everyday life with your dog.

Head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/pages/puppy-and-dog-training-in-worcestershire

Whether you are preparing your gundog for its first working season or want to test established skills in more challengin...
05/08/2026

Whether you are preparing your gundog for its first working season or want to test established skills in more challenging conditions, Kemble’s Field offers a progression of realistic live game and shoot day experiences.

Based in Worcestershire and welcoming handlers from across the UK, our experiences bridge the gap between gundog training and working confidently on a shoot.

Steadiness around Live Game Exposure Days
Best for gundogs that have established foundation skills and are ready to begin working around live game in controlled conditions.

These progressive sessions bridge the gap between training classes and the shooting field. Dogs may hunt through cover crops and woodland, proof steadiness around live game and retrieve cold game while experiencing starter pistols, gunshot and increasingly realistic scenarios. No game is shot during these sessions.

Winter Shoot Preparation Camps
Best for handlers who want structured preparation followed by realistic shoot-day experience.

The camps combine preparation days with full group shoot experiences. Initial sessions revisit essential skills such as steadiness, stopping, hunting, picking cold game and retrieving across water or obstacles. The shoot days allow handlers to apply those skills in a driven-shoot environment. Those attending the full camp can choose a beating or picking-up role, or experience elements of both.

Group Shoot Experience Days
Best for dogs and handlers preparing to work on a British driven shoot.

These days are run like genuine driven shoots, with the Guns present specifically to create realistic working opportunities for the dogs. Choose either a beating or picking-up role when booking. Beating teams work as part of the line to move birds towards the Guns, while picking-up teams work behind the Gun line to locate and retrieve fallen or injured game.

Private 121 Shoot Experiences
Best for handlers seeking experience of walked-up or rough shooting, including those working HPR breeds. Private experiences allow dogs to hunt in front of or walk up behind a Gun. Where appropriate, HPRs may have the opportunity to experience the complete hunt, point and retrieve chain.

From Field to Fork Weekend Camp
Best for handlers who are new to field sports and want to understand the complete shoot-day experience, not only their dog’s working role.

This three-day camp connects gundog training, fieldwork and food, giving participants a fuller understanding of what happens before, during and after a British shoot day including rearing game birds and learning how to prepare and cook game.

For dates, booking and more information please head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/pages/gundog-shoot-experiences-and-live-game-days

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If you are thinking about working your retriever, spaniel or HPR - be that on a commercial shoot, small syndicate, or so...
03/08/2026

If you are thinking about working your retriever, spaniel or HPR - be that on a commercial shoot, small syndicate, or some rough shooting if you have access to the ground - you must have introduced your gundog to game and the sound of shot.

While some dogs will pick up their first bird and deliver it to hand like they were born for the job, others will be more cautious about picking feather, and some will be over excited and choose to run around or muck about with it.

Equally, some dogs will not bat an eyelid at the sound of a shotgun, while others will be more cautious.

Unless you want to risk causing irreparable damage and “ruining” your dog, neither are processes to be rushed.

The best way to introduce a dog to the sound of a shotgun is while they are young puppies. I typically take mine out with my older dogs, and when the puppy is happy and relaxed in the environment, Chris will fire his gun or a starter pistol in the neighbouring field.

The pup will look to the older dogs for how to react. As they are all happy with the sound, somewhat even excited about it, the puppy learns that this noise is nothing to be concerned about. Over time, we will continue reducing the distance between the puppy and the gun until a shot can be fired while walking alongside them.

If this is your first gundog, you might not have known to introduce them to the sound of shot when they were young. The process for older dogs is the same and I would suggest enlisting help from friends with dogs who are happy around the sound of shot. You should be aware that difficulties can arise if they previously had a bad experience with sudden, loud noises.

In all instances, you should keep a close eye on your puppy or dog and stop immediately if you see any signs of avoidance, flight or distress.

If you have introduced your dog to the sound of shot and would like to work with live game, you might be ready to join one of our shoot experience days. For dates, prices and more information please head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/pages/gundog-shoot-experiences-and-live-game-days

📸 Alice Loder Photography

Does your child love spending time with dogs? Do they want to teach new skills, play fun games and learn more about how ...
01/08/2026

Does your child love spending time with dogs? Do they want to teach new skills, play fun games and learn more about how dogs think and learn? We are holding two Junior Dog Trainers Workshops during the summer school holidays.

9:30am to 11am
Thursday 6th August 2026
Thursday 27th August 2026
Kemble's Field - Charlton, Worcestershire, WR10 3LQ

This is not about standing in a line teaching dogs endless commands.

It's about helping children build confidence around dogs, develop practical training skills and learn how to communicate clearly and fairly.

Together we'll explore how dogs learn, why they do what they do and how games can help create better habits both at home and out on walks.

During the Junior Dog Trainers Workshop we'll cover:
How dogs learn
Understanding dog body language
Fun training games to play at home
Building focus and engagement
Simple scent and enrichment activities
Teaching useful everyday skills
Working as a team with your dog

Most importantly, children will learn that good training is not about barking commands. It's about helping dogs succeed and making learning enjoyable for everyone involved.

Every child will receive handouts packed with activities, games and challenges they can continue to practise at home.

At the end of the workshop, each child will receive a Certificate of Completion to celebrate everything they have achieved.

Children may attend with any suitable dog they regularly spend time with, whether that is a family dog, a grandparent's dog or another dog they know well.

Your instructor Sam is fully DBS checked. A parent or responsible adult must remain with their child throughout the workshop. Parents are responsible for both their child's safety and their dog's welfare at all times.

Places are limited to ensure every child and dog receives individual support.

For more information and to book your place head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/products/junior-dog-trainers-workshop

The biggest assumption people make about dog training tricks is that they sit in a separate category from useful skills....
30/07/2026

The biggest assumption people make about dog training tricks is that they sit in a separate category from useful skills. They do not.

A hand target, where your dog touches their nose to your hand, looks simple.

But it can become a reliable way to move your dog through a busy space, get their attention back when distracted, or guide them into position without any pulling or fuss.

A chin rest, where your dog gently places their chin in your hand, starts as a charming little exercise and ends up being genuinely helpful for ear checks, grooming, wiping muddy faces and vet handling.

A mat settle that begins as a training game becomes the thing you rely on when visitors arrive or you need your dog to switch off somewhere specific.

None of these start out looking important. That is the point.

Tricks let you teach useful skills in a context where nobody is cross about anything yet, and where both you and your dog are just playing a game. That matters, because training that starts without tension tends to go further.

There is also a confidence piece here that owners often miss. A dog who has learned to interact with new objects, use their body in different ways and solve simple training puzzles carries that confidence into other situations. They are not just learning what "spin" means.

They are learning that trying new things is safe, that working with you pays off, and that getting things wrong is not a big deal.

Ready to turn tricks into practical progress? Explore our dog training classes at Kemble’s Field and start building the foundations for easier everyday life with your dog. Head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/pages/puppy-and-dog-training-in-worcestershire

Is your puppy biting everything, racing around the house, struggling to settle or making you wonder whether you’re getti...
24/07/2026

Is your puppy biting everything, racing around the house, struggling to settle or making you wonder whether you’re getting it all wrong?

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also be confusing.

Biting, toileting accidents, jumping up, chewing, zoomies and sleepless nights often leave owners wondering what's normal and what they should be worried about.

Our two hour seminar Puppy Problems: What's Normal, What's Not? is designed to help you understand why puppies behave the way they do and how your early decisions can shape the dog they become.

Over the two hours we'll cover:
Why puppies bite and chew
Toilet training and realistic expectations
The importance of sleep, rest and avoiding overstimulation
Why puppies struggle with self control and emotional regulation
Common training mistakes that can accidentally create unwanted behaviours
Setting realistic expectations for the first few months

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout, so you can get advice tailored to your own puppy and leave with a clearer understanding of what to expect.

Whether you're waiting to bring your puppy home or already living with one, you'll come away with practical knowledge, greater confidence and a better understanding.

For more information and to book your place head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/products/puppy-problems-whats-normal-whats-not

Trick training has an image problem. People hear "teach your dog a trick" and immediately picture waving paws, spinning ...
23/07/2026

Trick training has an image problem.

People hear "teach your dog a trick" and immediately picture waving paws, spinning in circles, or the sort of thing that gets a polite laugh from relatives at Christmas before everyone moves on to the mince pies. Harmless enough. But not exactly useful.

That assumption is worth challenging, because good trick training is not fluff. It is some of the most productive work you can do with your dog.

When done well, tricks build focus, body awareness, confidence, the ability to think when excited, and a dog who genuinely enjoys working with you. These are not bonus extras.

They are the foundations that make later training possible. A dog who has never learned how to follow guidance, offer behaviour or succeed in small training moments will find recall, lead walking and polite public behaviour much harder to pick up.

Tricks are often the easiest way to teach all of that without anyone getting frustrated.

At Kemble's Field, we use trick-style training as part of everyday pet dog work for owners in Pershore and Evesham. Not as a reward for finishing the "real" training. As part of it.

Ready to turn tricks into practical progress? Explore our dog training classes at Kemble’s Field and start building the foundations for easier everyday life with your dog. Head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/pages/puppy-and-dog-training-in-worcestershire

Puppy biting is normal, but you do not have to just wait for your puppy to grow out of it. Understanding why it is happe...
07/07/2026

Puppy biting is normal, but you do not have to just wait for your puppy to grow out of it.

Understanding why it is happening, adjusting the routine and being consistent about what you do in the moment will make a real difference.

Old ideas about dominance and being firmer with your puppy do not help and usually make things worse. A calm, clear, force-free approach is far more effective, and far less exhausting for everyone.

At Kemble's Field, we run puppy classes for ordinary pet owners in Pershore and Evesham, focused on practical skills that make life easier at home, not just during class.

As a Royal Kennel Club Listed Status venue we also help owners work towards the Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme, building the foundations for a dog who can settle, play appropriately and cope with everyday life.

If your puppy is currently attached to your cuffs, your shoelaces or your last nerve, do not panic. You need a sensible plan, realistic expectations and a bit of consistency. That is exactly what good puppy training is for.

For more information on our puppy classes, 121s and workshops head to: https://kemblesfield.co.uk/collections/dog-training

The first few weeks with a puppy are not about training. They are about helping them feel safe, settled, and able to cop...
04/07/2026

The first few weeks with a puppy are not about training. They are about helping them feel safe, settled, and able to cope in a world that is completely new to them.

And we have written a free PDF guide to show new puppy owners exactly how to do that.

If your puppy feels bitey, frantic, overwhelmed, or impossible by the evening, it is rarely because they are naughty or disobedient. It is usually because the world is too big, too fast, and too much.

This free PDF guide helps you understand what your puppy is really telling you and how to respond in a way that supports them, instead of accidentally making things harder.

Inside The First Few Weeks With Your New Puppy, you will learn:
💡 How to create a simple daily rhythm that helps your puppy settle and rest
💡 How much sleep puppies actually need and why it matters
💡 Why less exercise often leads to calmer behaviour
💡 What socialisation really means and how to avoid overwhelming your puppy
💡 How to reduce biting, zooming, barking, and frustration through rest and structure
💡 How to use your environment to set your puppy up to succeed
💡 What can wait and what truly matters in the early weeks
💡 A simple daily checklist for when things feel hard

This is not a strict schedule or a training plan. It is a way of understanding your puppy as a developing animal who is learning how their body feels, how the world works, and how humans behave, all at the same time.

You are not failing.

Your puppy is not broken.

They are learning how to exist in the real world.

This free PDF guide will help you:
· Know when to step in and when to give space
· Understand stress before it turns into behaviour problems
· Stop chasing training goals and start meeting your puppy’s real needs
· Build calm, confidence, and safety first so everything else becomes easier later

If you want to raise a real world puppy who feels secure, settled, and ready to learn, this is where to start.

To download the guide, for free, head to https://kemblesfield.co.uk/products/the-first-few-weeks-with-your-new-puppy

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