🐾GUN DOG🐾
Discipline, control, focus & fun for every dog
Leaps & Bounds are proud to offer Gun Dog Training.
This training is not only for owners wishing to work their dogs on shoots – it is also perfect for anyone who would like to try something different or bring greater steadiness, discipline, and control to countryside walks through fields, woods, and open spaces.
Gun dog style training provides fantastic mental stimulation, focus, and teamwork, helping to build a dog who is responsive, calm, and a pleasure to handle outdoors.
🐾 Positive Modern Methods
While traditional gun dog training can be strict, our approach will always remain:
✅ Positive
✅ Reward-based
✅ Kind
✅ Completely non-aversive
What We Cover:
🐶 Steadiness and self-control
🐶 Loose lead control
🐶 Off lead heelwork
🐶 Recalls using the whistle
🐶 Duration waits and stays
🐶 Distance control
🐶 Working around distractions
🐶 Introduction to hunting games
🐶 Verbal and whistle stops
🐶 Send outs
🐶 Send backs
🐶 Introduction to retrieves
🐶 Place board work
🐶 Hold exercises
Why Choose Gun Dog Training?
✔ Build an excellent recall
✔ Stay in control in open countryside
✔ Improve focus around wildlife and distractions
✔ Strengthen the bond between handler and dog
✔ Give your dog purposeful mental stimulation
✔ Learn new skills in a fun and engaging way
💬 Suitable for More Than Gun Dog Breeds
You don’t need a traditional gun dog breed or plans to attend shoots to enjoy this training. Many dogs thrive with the structure, purpose, and teamwork these sessions provide.
Experienced Trainers. Modern Methods. Real Results.
Take your training to the next level and enjoy calmer, more controlled countryside adventures with your dog.
