PUPPY CLASSES
2026 DATES
‘Introduction to Gundog Puppy Training’
Gundog puppy basics – introductory session
Two-hour (one-off) group training environment – Puppy Class
This Gundog Puppy Training session for new puppy owners covers the do’s and don’ts of gundog puppy training. Suitable for all gundog breeds from 16 weeks up to 6 months.
Our goal is simple: help you build a lifelong bond with your puppy by teaching why early training matters. Establishing good habits now makes future training and walks enjoyable, while preventing unwanted behaviours from developing.
In this class, you’ll learn:
The do’s and don’ts of gundog puppy training
- Practical tips and advice for creating calm, well-behaved companions
- Fun games and exercises to reinforce key skills
Training covers the core foundations for gundogs, including:
- Recall and loose lead walking
- Steadiness and focus
- Introduction to retrieving
Training is focused on understanding the basic skills needed for a gundog including recall, loose lead walking, steadiness and retrieving. Our Fortiscorde Foundations approach helps you set boundaries, encourage positive behaviours, and avoid bad habits from the start. These simple, fun-based exercises will grow with your puppy as training progresses – getting it right now makes everything easier later.
Our gundog trainers explain how the simple exercises and games the puppy is taught now, through play and informal training are extended as more formal training progresses. Getting it right now makes everything so much easier.
2025 PUPPY CLASS DATES
Held once a month, February to October. Pre-booking is essential due to the popularity of this class and numbers are strictly limited. These classes are always SOLD OUT so early booking is advised. Email: info@fortiscordegundogs.co.uk to book you place or contact us on : 01562 312595
Classes will be held at our training grounds near Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire.
If you are getting a new puppy in the near future or you have a puppy less than 6 months old and are keen to start your puppy off on the right paw, then please register your interest by emailing: info@fortiscordegundogs.co.uk
Gundog Training Puppy Class
2026 Dates
Saturday 28th February – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 28th March – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 25th April – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 30th May – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 27th June – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 1st August – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 29th August – (10.00am-12:30pm)
Saturday 26th September – (10.00am-12:30pm)
SUNDAY 25th October – (10.30am-1:00pm) SUNDAY due to the shooting season
Pre-booking is essential due to the popularity of our classes as numbers are strictly limited.
Email: info@fortiscordegundogs.co.uk to book you place or contact us on : 01562 312595
You and your puppy will learn:
Loose lead walking – encouraging a calm walk, with a loose lead and tips on how to prevent pulling on the lead.
Food training – very different from treat training, this builds patience and steadiness at feed times.
Recall training – lots of exercises all focused on developing the recall. This is one of the most common issues new clients come to us for help with in dogs around 6-12 months old.
Retrieving and gundog basics – we are passionate about sharing with you the benefits of employing gundog training techniques for gundogs breeds (including those who are pets). By their very nature, gundog breeds need to be stimulated and enriched – tapping into their natural instincts during training is the best way to ensuring a happy and healthy dog.
Why is our training successful? Simple…. We take you back to basics – the dog as a natural animal – just simple, uncomplicated commands and training techniques that tap into the natural instincts of gundog breeds.
All participants receive a Certificate of Attendance along with a Puppy Pack Information Resource full of useful hints, tips and advice on raising a young gundog puppy.
Next steps... Following the puppy class, Fortiscorde Gundogs hold weekly Foundation Training classes suitable from 5 months on Sundays 9-10am. £15 per dog. Bookable in advance by emailing: info@fortiscordegundogs.co.uk
BOOK A PRIVATE PUPPY LESSON
If you cannot make one of the dates, why not book a private ‘Puppy Lesson’ Ideal for when you would like other family members to be involved. Consistency is so important for a young puppy, especially when young children are in the home. Our friendly trainers will get all the family involved! Contact us for more details: info@fortiscordegundogs.co.uk
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Don’t just take our word for it… Here’s what some of our puppy owners have to say.
“We attended the puppy class today with our 5month Cocker Bonnie.
Highly professional and a huge amount of experienced knowledge and advice passed on!
We shall definitely be partaking in the Level 1-3 gundog training.
We’re are looking forward to our 1-2-1 sessions!” – Geoff Smith
“Would highly recommend. We attended the puppy class with Gary and Jo
and learnt so much! Already seeing a difference in Roux and she had a blast!
Can’t wait for our 1-2-1 sessions – Lauren
“Went to our very first Gundog puppy class today with Gary and Jo and it was brilliant!
Ryan and I cannot recommend them enough.
We were welcomed in a very positive manor and the training session itself was very educational and informative.”
Ryan, Yaz & Narla
“Attended a Puppy Class with our Cocker Spaniel puppy Bojo – it was well organised and extremely informative.”
Alison & Bojo