Breckland Gundog Training

03/06/2026

NEW WORKSHOP

Want to find out if gundog training is for you and your dog? Then our latest workshop on the 4th July will give you an insight into the amazing world of Gundogs and Gundog Training

Held here at Ashill, in our own secure paddock, you can start your gundog training journey in a safe, non-judgemental, fun environment to see if gundog training is something you would like to pursue.

Once you have completed our workshop, you can join our 6-week Beginners Gundog Course and move into our Weekend Pet or Working Gundog Classes.

Any questions, feel free to WhatsApp Steve on 07795 466007

https://gundogtraining-equipment.co.uk/product/bgt-gundog-introduction-2-5hr-workshop-on-july-4th-2026/

03/06/2026

Not everyone wants to work their gundog breed in the shooting field. Here at BGT we cater for not only those entering the shooting field, but also to those who simply want to get the best from their Labrador, Spaniel, etc., putting to good use those natural instincts to chase, retrieve, and hunt, all in a fun environment.

To find out more, contact us on 07795 466007

Fun gundog training for pet dogs builds focus, recall and calm behaviour through practical games that suit Labradors, Cockers and Springers.

02/06/2026

****BGT's ALL-NEW Puppy Foundations for gundogs Workshop****

When 1st August 2026 @ 9am to 11.30am

Getting a gundog puppy soon, and wanting QUALITY training and advice in how to get off to the best start?

Then click the link below.......

https://gundogtraining-equipment.co.uk/product/bgt-puppy-foundations-gundog-2-5hr-workshop-on-august-1st-2026/

02/06/2026

It doesnt matter how you train your gundog, if you haven't got that relationship or BOND with your dog, you'll be bribing them to do it forever and a day.

Owner dog partnership training builds steadiness, trust and control, helping handlers shape reliable dogs at home, outdoors and in field work.

01/06/2026

My clients have way too much time on their hands, thank you Teresa 🤣x

31/05/2026

This is the distinction that nobody explains and it's the reason corrections fail.

If the dog doesn't understand the behavior yet, what you're doing isn't a correction. It's punishment. And those are not the same thing.

A correction communicates. It says: I know you know this, and that wasn't it.
Punishment just hurts, emotionally - even if not physically. The dog has no idea why. He learns nothing except that you're unpredictable.

In over 20 years of training, the most common mistake I see isn't people correcting too hard. It's people correcting too early, before the dog has been taught, before the behavior has been proofed, before the dog is even in a state where he can learn.

You cannot correct what you haven't taught.

Three things have to be true before any correction is fair.

1. The dog has to understand the behavior.
2. He has to be capable of performing it.
3. He has to be in a teachable state.

Most people are zero for three and don't know it.

If corrections have ever made your dog more confused, comment CORRECTION
below and I'll send you my Correct vs Redirect decision framework.

29/05/2026

25th & 26th July - Stanford Training Area Training Days

Utilising the beautiful and unspoilt area of Breckland that is The Stanford Training Area, we are now able to offer the opportunity of training days in this virtually unspoilt area of the county.

The area offers a wide range of different terrain, woodland, fields, grassland, and more, and with the kind permission of the MOD, we are now able to make this area available to our gundog clients.

For further details and to book, click on the link below.

Spaces are available for either Saturday or Sunday.

Gundog in the Real World 6‑Hour Training Day – Stanford Training Area, Norfolk Train your dog on one of the most challenging and rewarding landscapes in the County The Stanford Training Area (STANTA) offers a rare opportunity: vast open heath, rolling banks, woodland blocks, firebreaks, tracks a...

27/05/2026

Top 7 Tips for Building a Steady Gundog

A steady gundog isn’t born — it’s built through calm, consistent habits. Here are the 7 essentials every owner should master:

Reward calm first — Steadiness starts long before retrieves. Mark and reward stillness, soft eyes, and quiet focus.

Use place training — A raised bed or platform teaches boundaries and self‑control that transfer directly to the peg.

Short, controlled retrieves — Keep early retrieves close, simple, and predictable so excitement never outruns obedience.

Proof the sit — Add distractions gradually: movement, thrown dummies, other dogs. The sit must hold under pressure.

Separate steadiness from retrieving — Not every throw belongs to your dog. Watching calmly is a skill in itself.

Build delayed sends — Add 2–5 second pauses before releasing. This creates a thinking dog, not a reactive one.

Stay calm yourself — Your energy sets the tone. Quiet body language and soft cues build trust and steadiness.