At Fortiscorde Gundogs, we offer professional, flexible gundog training in Worcestershire, Shropshire and the wider West Midlands tailored to suit both working dogs and family companions. Our training programmes are designed to develop calm, obedient, and well-balanced dogs by tapping into their natural instincts.
Whether you’re starting with a young puppy or looking to refine advanced skills, we provide a supportive pathway through 1:1 lessons, group classes, and specialist training days.

1:1 Gundog Training Lessons
Our private one-to-one gundog training sessions provide tailored guidance based on your individual goals and your dog’s needs.
These sessions are ideal for:

• Getting started with gundog training
• Addressing specific behaviour or training challenges
• Building handler confidence and technique
• Preparing for progression into group classes

Many clients begin with 1:1 sessions to build a solid foundation before moving into group training.

Group Gundog Training Classes
We offer structured group gundog training classes for all abilities, creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for both dogs and handlers.
Training Levels:

Foundation Classes – Core skills, engagement, and early training
Beginner Classes – Introduction to key gundog exercises and obedience
Intermediate Classes – Developing control, steadiness, and consistency
Advanced Handler Classes – Refining skills and progressing towards higher-level work

Group training provides valuable real-world experience, helping dogs develop:

• Steadiness around other dogs
• Focus and patience
• Confidence in busier environments

Our sessions are designed to be engaging and enjoyable — not overly formal — while still delivering high training standards.

Gundog Puppy Training Classes
Our monthly gundog puppy classes are designed to give puppies the best possible start.
We cover essential early foundations, including:

Basic obedience and recall
Engagement and focus
Introduction to gundog principles
Building a strong handler-dog relationship

These sessions are ideal for anyone looking for puppy training in Worcestershire, Shropshire and the wider West Midlands with a focus on creating a calm, well-behaved companion.  For more details and dates: https://www.fortiscordegundogs.co.uk/training/puppy-training/

Specialist Training Days & Workshops
In addition to weekly classes, we run a variety of gundog training days and workshops, including:

• Water training sessions
• Cold game introduction
• Fun scurries and working tests
• Skills workshops to develop specific elements

These sessions are a great way to challenge both dog and handler while keeping training varied and enjoyable.

Training Philosophy
Our approach is rooted in building a strong relationship between dog and handler. While our methods are based on traditional gundog training techniques, they are equally effective for non-working dogs.
Gundog breeds thrive when given the right mental stimulation, and our training helps to:

• Channel natural instincts positively
• Improve behaviour and responsiveness
• Create calm, balanced, and obedient dogs

Whether your goal is to work your dog or simply enjoy a well-trained companion, our training is designed to support you every step of the way.

Flexible Training to Suit You –  We understand that every owner and dog is different. You can:

• Start with 1:1 lessons
• Join group classes
• Combine both approaches
• Progress at your own pace

Our trainers are always on hand to guide you and help you choose the best path.