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𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
📍 Dorset
✨ 1:1 & Group Training
🐾 Spaniel Addict
🎓 Level 3 Qualified | Level 4 in Progress

05/07/2025

🐾 Elsie 🐾

Swipe to see Elsie the gorgeous Cocker Spaniel at 6 months vs. 4 months! 🐶✨

She started in my Puppy Class as a bouncy little pup and has just completed the program—it’s been such a pleasure watching her grow. I’m excited to continue her journey when she joins the Beginner Pet Gundog course in a couple of weeks!

I’m really proud to have supported Elsie and her lovely owner through the ups and downs of puppyhood. Because puppy training isn’t just about teaching sit, stay, and recall—it’s also about guiding owners through the whirlwind of early puppy life and adolescence.

In my Puppy Classes, we cover:
🛌 The importance of sleep and rest
🚽 Toilet training
🧠 Mental stimulation and appropriate play
💪 Building leadership, confidence, and trust
❤️ Supporting your pup’s overall health and well-being

We have one space remaining on our puppy training course which starts 2nd August.

If you’ve got a pup and want support navigating the early stages with confidence, get in touch.

Raising a puppy can be tough—but you don’t have to do it alone 🙌🏼

Whether you’re hoping to work your dog in the field or simply want a well-mannered, responsive companion, our training approach offers structure, clarity, and results. Using principles from gundog training, we help dogs of all breeds build focus, self-control, and strong handler engagement.

We offer Accredited Pet Gundog Training through one-to-one sessions and small group classes, from puppy foundations to advanced levels. Our training is effective, educational, and motivational—for both you and your dog.

To find out how we can support you and your dog, get in touch with Lucy Nolan—the only Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor in Dorset 💫

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

03/07/2025

✨ Manners Not Mayhem ✨

Today was the final session of the course for this group, and it’s been such a joy to watch how far they’ve come.

Alongside teaching foundational obedience, a big focus of this course has been helping the dogs stay calm and neutral around one another. At the start, several of them were overly friendly and found it difficult to concentrate on their handlers - especially when other dogs were nearby. Sitting calmly next to another dog, recalling past distractions, loose lead walking, holding a sit-stay near other dogs… these were big challenges.

But now? They can do it!

I’m so proud of the progress every dog and handler has made. I’m looking forward to seeing them again at the end of the month as they move on to the next stage of their training.

Whether you’re hoping to work your dog in the field or simply want a well-mannered, responsive companion, our training approach offers structure, clarity, and results. Using principles from gundog training, we help dogs of all breeds build focus, self-control, and strong handler engagement.

We offer Accredited Pet Gundog Training through one-to-one sessions and small group classes, from puppy foundations to advanced levels. Our training is effective, educational, and motivational—for both you and your dog.

To find out how we can support you and your dog, get in touch with Lucy Nolan—the only Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor in Dorset 💫

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

30/06/2025

Boundaries & Leadership: The Key to a Balanced Relationship with Your Dog 🐾

Being a great dog owner isn’t just about cuddles and treats - it’s about leadership, consistency, and clear communication.

Dogs thrive when they understand what’s expected of them. Praising the wanted behaviours -
calmness, sitting politely, recalling when called - helps reinforce what we do want to see.

But here’s the truth: it’s okay to say NO to unwanted behaviours. Saying “no” isn’t mean - it’s clear. It helps your dog feel safe knowing there are limits and structure. Boundaries don’t restrict love; they build trust.

A balanced relationship means leading your dog, not letting them lead you. When you pair kindness with structure, you create a calm, respectful, and happy life together.

As Brené Brown says: “Clear is kind.” And that goes for your dog, too. 🐾

Whether you’re looking to work your dog in the field or just seeking a more disciplined and responsive pet, gundog training brings a wealth of benefits to both you and your dog. We offer Accredited Pet Gundog Training on a one to one basis or in small group classes from puppy to advanced levels. We embrace effective, educational, and motivational training.

If you’d like to know more about how we can help you, contact Lucy Nolan, the only Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor in Dorset 💫

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

25/06/2025

Whatever it was that drew you into the world of the gundog, you are now sharing your home with a high energy working dog; don’t kid yourself if you haven’t got the working ‘type’, the mere fact that it’s one of the gundog breeds means somewhere down the line it was bred to help you feed your family.

The gundog has been bred to be biddable, to want to work alongside their owner or handler and bring back the spoils from the hunt; however, don’t confuse the term ‘biddable’ with being a pushover... as well as breeding them to want to be with and work for people, they’ve also been bred to be intelligent and independent and unless you’re strong enough mentally to harness that intelligence and independent working ability then you’ll probably only ever see the biddable side of the gundog at home at feeding time.

Regardless of whether you want to take your dog shooting or not, there’s no getting away from the fact that you have a working dog lying at your feet.

An excerpt from The Pet Gundog book.
by L*z Graham MA
📚 Get the Book – Master training The Pet Gundog way with our best-selling guides 👉🏻 https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/Books

20/06/2025

Why Start Puppy Training Early? 🐶

Some say you should wait until your puppy is older but starting early helps lay the foundations for a confident, well behaved dog.

The early weeks of your puppy’s life are crucial for shaping their behaviour, building confidence, and helping them understand the world around them.

With our next puppy training course starting on 2nd August, here’s why early training is so important for your pup:

✨ Strengthens Your Bond – Training together builds a positive, trusting relationship between you and your puppy.
✨ Socialisation – Your pup learns to interact calmly and confidently, and also how to ignore other dogs and people when needed — all in a safe, controlled setting.
✨ Focus Around Distractions – Working around other dogs, smells, and noises helps your pup learn to stay focused in the real world.
✨ Confidence Building – Exposure to new environments, surfaces, and experiences helps boost your pup’s confidence and reduce fear later on.
✨ Strong Foundations – We teach essential life skills like recall, loose lead walking and settle.
✨ The Power of Play – Play encourages engagement, strengthens learning, and makes training fun for you both — it’s a vital part of your pup’s development.
✨ Support for You – You’ll get ongoing guidance and support from me, plus answers to all those “is this normal?” questions!

More than just training, this course will give you the confidence and knowledge to guide your puppy through early development and adolescence.

🗓️ Our accredited 7-week puppy training course starts 2nd August based at our training ground at Buckland Newton
🐾 Suitable for all breeds aged up to 5 months (puppies must be fully vaccinated before starting)
🌿 Outdoor, real-world training to help your puppy build confidence, manners, and essential life skills

To book your space please send us a DM, WhatsApp 07799732194 or email [email protected]

13/06/2025

🚨 1 Space Left! 🚨
The Novice Pet Gundog Group
📅 Starts: Sat 28th June | 🕐 1PM | 📍 Dorset

Ready to take your gundog’s training to the next level? This course is designed for dogs with solid foundations and handlers who are ready to progress their gundog training.

✔️ Skills your dog should already have:
• Loose lead walking
• Whistle sit & recall
• Basic retrieving ideally with delivery to hand
• Steady to a thrown dummy

🐾 Gundogs and gundog crossbreeds welcome

✅ Must have completed The Beginner Pet Gundog or been assessed in a 1:1.

📩 Contact us to grab the final space — it won’t last long!

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

30/05/2025

A full day of 1:1 gundog training sessions in the sunshine – and what a brilliant bunch of dogs and handlers!
Cocker Spaniels, Welsh Springer, a Labrador all working on different elements tailored to their needs – from foundations and steadiness to hunting and retrieves.

So proud to see the progress they are making – building skills, confidence, and most importantly, strong, positive relationships.

Busy days like this remind me just how lucky I am to do what I love 💛🐾

Whether you’re aiming to work your dog in the field or simply want a more responsive and well-mannered companion, gundog training offers a wealth of benefits for both you and your dog.

At Adhara Dog Training, we provide Accredited Pet Gundog Training through one-to-one sessions and small group classes—catering to all levels from puppies to advanced. Our approach is effective, educational, and motivational, focused on building a strong partnership between you and your dog.

To find out how we can help you, get in touch with Lucy Nolan – the only Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor in Dorset. 💫

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

26/05/2025

🐾 Don’t Walk Your Gundog — Work Them 🐾

Let’s be honest: “Going for a walk” is a human idea. Your gundog? They step into the world ready to hunt, retrieve, and work — because that’s exactly what they were bred to do.

So if you take off the lead, say nothing, and let them drift off while you scroll your phone… don’t be surprised when they go self-employed. They’ll find their own job — flushing birds, chasing scents, or disappearing over the horizon.

And really, who could blame them?

Engagement isn’t optional — it’s your responsibility.

Your gundog was bred to work with you. But if you’re not showing up mentally and physically, they’ll fill that void themselves.

🧠 Engage their brain — not just their body.
✅ Teach them to hunt with you
🧤 Practice retrieving
🚫 Train steadiness
🛋️ Take time to do nothing together — and teach your dog the value in that
🎯 Make yourself the most important part of the walk

Every outing is a chance to build partnership. Every moment is a training opportunity.

Don’t just walk your dog — work with them. Give them purpose. Be their leader.

Because when you engage your dog the way they were meant to be engaged — everything changes.

🐾 Struggling to engage your gundog? Are they going self-employed?

Let’s turn things around.

📩 Contact Lucy Nolan | Adhara Dog Training
🟡 The only Accredited Pet Gundog Instructor in Dorset
🟢 Helping you reconnect with your dog, fulfill their purpose, and build the working partnership they were born for.

📞 07799 732194
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 AdharaDogTraining.co.uk

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