Breckland Dog Training for Puppy and Dog Training In Norfolk

19/04/2025

Usually, I don't do posts like this, but our family is facing yet another fight with cancer, as my brother-in-law, Ian, has recently been diagnosed with an inoperable Brain Tumour.

I want to introduce you all – my past, present, and future clients – to my incredible niece and nephew, Juliette and Alistar. They're doing something amazing to fight back and raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity (TBTC).

On July 13th, 2025, they are taking on the Dorney Triathlon (a 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, and 10km run!). (Believe me, I'd be there too if it weren't for a persistently flat bike tyre, and only one armband!)

They set out to raise £1,000 but have already blown past that, nearly tripling their initial goal thanks to incredible generosity! Wouldn't it be phenomenal to help them reach even higher – maybe even towards the £10k mark for the TBTC?

As someone who was fortunate during my own cancer experience 14 years ago, this has brought back how much a positive mental attitude has a huge part to play in dealing with it.

Please consider supporting Juliette and Alistar's challenge if you can:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/brain-cancer-sucks

Thank you so much, Steve x

Help Juliette Horobin raise money to support The Brain Tumour Charity

03/04/2025

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01/03/2025

5 Common Mistakes New Gundog Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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Lack of Patience: Expecting Too Much, Too Soon

Training a gundog is a marathon, not a sprint. Expecting perfection too soon can lead to frustration for both you and your dog. Every dog learns at their own pace, and setbacks are a natural part of the process.

How to Avoid It:
Set realistic goals and celebrate small wins.
Be patient and adjust your training based on your dog’s progress.
Consider working with a professional gundog trainer if you need guidance.

Final Thoughts
Avoiding these common mistakes will help you lay a strong foundation for a well-rounded, reliable gundog. Remember, consistency, patience, and a focus on positive reinforcement are key to success. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to seek help from a professional trainer—it could make all the difference in your gundog’s development.

Ready to start your gundog training journey? Contact Breckland Gundog Training today for expert advice and tailored training programs designed to help you and your dog succeed from day one.

28/02/2025

5 Common Mistakes New Gundog Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

4/5 Skipping Basic Obedience: Building on a Weak Foundation

Some owners jump straight into advanced retrieves or hunting scenarios without establishing basic obedience first. This often leads to unreliable responses and poor performance in the field.

How to Avoid It:
Focus on core skills like sit, stay, recall, and loose-lead walking before advancing.
Use positive reinforcement to encourage consistent behavior.
Practice obedience exercises daily, making them part of your dog’s routine.

27/02/2025

5 Common Mistakes New Gundog Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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Poor Socialization: A Dog That Can’t Cope in the Real World

Many new owners focus heavily on training drills but neglect socialization. A poorly socialized gundog may struggle with distractions, react fearfully, or become overly excitable around other dogs and people.

How to Avoid It:
Expose your gundog to various environments, sounds, and surfaces early on.
Introduce your dog to other dogs and people in a controlled, positive way.
Incorporate socialization into training sessions, like working on sits or recalls around distractions.

26/02/2025

5 Common Mistakes New Gundog Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

2/5 Inconsistent Commands: Sending Mixed Messages

Consistency is key when training any dog, but it’s especially vital for gundogs, who rely on clear cues in high-pressure environments. Using different commands for the same action (e.g., "come" one day, "here" the next) can confuse your dog and slow down progress.

How to Avoid It:
Stick to a clear set of commands and use the same words every time.
Make sure all family members use the same language and hand signals.
Practice commands in different environments to reinforce understanding.

09/02/2025

26/01/2025

Having rehomed several death row dogs that have come to us this last year after putting boundaries and manners into them, this is not surprising. 😡

24/01/2025

Many of you know that we had other plans for the pet dog training side of our business. However, they did not come to fruition and we have had to get on with plan B.

Our services are still available for existing clients, many of whom have been extremely loyal to us over the years. It is simply a case of not being able to continue with the level of work we have had over the last few years. So we have decided going forward to focus purely on our Gundog Training and Residential Training.

This decision has not been taken lightly, but something needed to give in an attempt to find a better work/life balance for Suzanne and I, and also to create time to enjoy our own dogs, their training and working them.

If you have any questions about how / if this affects your training etc with us please contact Steve via Whatsapp on 07795466007.

To the few of you who knew this was happening, we thank you for your continued support and friendship x.

Best regards

Steve & Suzanne x

23/01/2025

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- Find a trainer who deals in truth: this means doing the hard work of educating yourself about all the conflicting nonsense out there. This means searching for guidance from someone who deals in truth, reality, and logic rather than an easy sell or what appeals to them ideologically — or you emotionally. (An easy “tell” is to search for someone who risks status, reputation, and revenue in favor of sharing unpopular truths publicly.)

-Find a trainer who will tell you the truth: while there are many trainers who know and operate from a place of truth, reality, and logic, many of them (if not most of them) realize there’s a heavy price to be paid for transparently sharing what they know even in a one-on-one scenario. Due to this, even those who have the information you need will often withhold it — not due to a lack of care for you and your dog, but due to concerns about their own welfare and fallout from being transparent.

-Take this truth and implement it: if you DO manage to find one of these unicorns who deal in truth and who WILL share it with you, there’s still one incredibly large hurdle — you. Often, even when the desired answers are placed before them, owners will find the work too emotionally and/or physically daunting, and will either avoid it altogether, or will dive in initially only to fall off and let it go when it becomes too difficult.

- If any of the above 3 are missing, you won’t succeed: If your trainer doesn’t deal in truth, reality, and logic, whether they share the info and whether you implement it doesn’t matter. And acting on poor info just means frustration and disappointment. If your trainer does deal in truth, reality, and logic but won’t transparently share what they know with you, you’re in the same boat as the first example. And if you’re lucky enough to find a trainer who does deal in and is willing to share truth, reality, and logic with you but you won’t do the work, you’re toast. You need all 3, and if you’ve got them, you’ve found your success recipe.

-This is far harder than you think: if you’ve read this far, this last one is self-explanatory. :)