There has never been an easier way to get started with ethical, science-backed, non-coercive gundog training... no matter where in the world you live!
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on the internet and social media over what is the best way to teach your gundog the foundation skills?
Are you tired of being given outdated advice and being expected to correct or punish your gundog if they don't get things right?
Has your confidence been knocked by a bad training experience?
Do you have a puppy or young dog who is a gundog breed and would benefit from putting their natural hunting instincts to good use?
Are you looking to work or compete with your gundog? OR are you looking to develop a solid bond with your gundog breed while teaching them to be well behaved family pets?
Do you feel like everyone else has secret gundog whispering powers meanwhile you're left wondering why your training isn't working and what you're doing wrong?
Let us take the guesswork out of training your gundog the essential foundation skills, so you can focus on enjoying time out in the field, watching your gundog harness their natural talents and get the results you both deserve.
When you join the Gundog Trainers Academy Membership you'll get...
Why train with us?
This online membership is designed to help you get your R+ gundog training journey off to the best possible start, no matter where in the world you are. Suitable for all breeds of gundog, puppies, inexperienced handlers, and those looking to embrace ethical, non-coercive training methods.
Instead of waiting for a class or programme to start, you can join the membership at any time. To ensure you don't get overwhelmed by the content, we will supply you with one tutorial each month to make sure you are not rushing ahead and are focussed on putting the foundation blocks in place to shape a happy and successful gundog.
There are lots of reasons why joining an online membership will help you move forward in your gundog training. Firstly, the methods and techniques we teach mean you can start with a puppy as young as eight weeks and build the skills needed before you enroll or join an in person group class. Not everyone lives near to a force-free, R+ gundog trainer and many have sadly had bad experiences in the past with trainers who expect them to correct their dog. Or you might just be looking for a way to find a supportive community of likeminded gundog trainers.
The live at 5 Q&A session will take place at 5:30PM GMT/BST on the first Thursday of every month. If you cannot attend live there will be a replay for you to watch. The tutorials will be issued to you via the members section on the website. You can read through and implement these at your leisure.
Together Helen and Jules have over 50 years' dog training experience. Both are talented handlers and work and compete with their dogs. With two Vizslas, three Spaniels and a Labrador between them, they understand gundog work from all aspects.
Most of all, Jules and Helen are deeply passionate about the way they train. They co-founded the Gundog Trainers Academy to support, nurture and encourage high standards of ethical, science based, non-coercive and effective methods of training for gundogs in the UK and overseas. Both are currently teaching the next generation of R+ gundog trainers through the GTA Teachers Course and have successfully educated and instructed many other professional gundog and pet dog trainers on how to teach their proven methods in classes and to students.
While the membership does not included 121 coaching from Helen and Jules, it is possible to book 121 sessions with them through their own gundog training businesses, Clicker Gundog and Teach Your Gundog.
There is a private community for you to ask questions and upload any videos to share with other members. There will also be a live Q&A session each month to troubleshoot any problems you are having.
A new tutorial will be released every month. You will have access to the tutorials for the period of you membership.
Your first three tutorials will be available as soon as you sign up. The next three will be released three months after that, giving you time to focus on working through the materials issued and ensuring the foundations are put properly in place.