Gamesika Gundogs

23/08/2024

Update on Group lessons.
The 4 Wednesday lessons are now full.
2 available spaces on the Saturday ones. Please get in touch so not to be disppointed

22/08/2024

Due to the great response for my obedience group lessons, I ve put together the day / dates I can do. Both classes will be covering the same things, but if all goes well and you do your home work we could then follow on with potentially another block of 4 with a higher standard.
In the first block, I would be covering
Heel work, sit and stay, recall, whistle work, behavioural issues.
The class would have a mixture of ages and breeds but I ll ensure that each individual handler / dog works on their problems as well as the whole groups.
Group lessons are great to ensure your dog starts to listen with the added distractions of other dogs but also its perfect for a handler to learn not only what works for their dog but also other dogs, so always learning as no dog / handler is the same.
Please get in touch asap which block you would like to be included in.
First come first served.
Lessons do need to be paid in full to secure your space

Wednesday 4th , 18th Sept, 2nd and 16th Oct - 10 am prompt start

Saturday 7th , 21st Sept, 5th and 19th Oct - 10 am prompt start

20/08/2024

GROUP LESSONS

Max 6 in a group
Block of 4 lessons

Group 1 – every fortnight
Beginners
- Establishing your dog to listen
- Start your obedience / manners journey
- Understand your dog and what makes it tick

Group 2 – every 3rd week
Novice
- Increasing your training, obedience journey
- Really getting the basic obedience established and then testing it with distractions
- Bringing some gundog work with in your training
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Both groups are for pet or future working dogs.

Outdoors in fully fenced paddocks

I strongly believe that all dogs should be trained to ensure using their brain and to stop them getting bored.
Once training is established you will get the well behaved, calm companion dog that we all dream of having.

Do get in touch if you would like to discuss the lessons further and to book your slot.
These lessons will work particularly well if you have already had a 121 first session with me but it’s not essential.
I hope to start these lessons as soon as possible, once I know the amount of interest for them.

Pia Birnie 07817 954076

08/08/2024

Pia Birnie of Gamesika Gundogs
Hello, I'm Pia Birnie, the founder of Gamesika Gundogs. With over 35 years of experience and a lifelong passion for dogs, I have dedicated my career to training and teaching. At Gamesika Gundogs, we specialise in providing expert training services for both gundogs and pets.
Services Offered:
GUNDOG TRAINING: We provide one-on-one lessons in fully fenced paddocks, starting with basic obedience to lay a strong foundation, followed by gundog or higher obedience training. I firmly believe that all dog breeds, regardless of their roles, deserve training to help them remain well-behaved, calm, and happy. To enhance training effectiveness, I incorporate my own dogs into classes for distractions when needed, and also utilise our birds, sheep, and horses.
BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES: We tackle challenges such as aggression, separation anxiety, and more, often receiving referrals from local vets.
CANINIE PREGNANCY SCANNING: Qualified since May 2022, this service is ideal for checking if your bitch is in pup and estimating the size of the litter.
MICROCHIPPING: Available for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens since February 2006.
CSJ DOG FOOD: Proud stockist since August 2008.
TRAINING AND GUNDOG DEMOS: Available for charity fairs, schools, and other events. Please contact me if you'd like a demonstration at your event.
PETS AS THERAPY VOLUNTEER: My black and white Springer, Fish, passed his assessment in March 2023. Since then, we have been visiting Penrice House, offering patients the comforting presence of Fish. We are also looking to expand our visits to schools to support children in need of some calm companionship.
Please get in touch if you would like to chat through anything.
[email protected]
07817954076

04/07/2024

Come see us on Sunday, will be doing a demo, not sure on timing but love to catch up and talk dogs !

25/06/2024

No more hot dogs!

With the sun shining, the Royal Vet College has launched new evidence regards best approach to treating heat stroke. (Link at bottom).

This is to soak or immerse the dog in cold water (straight from the cold tap, not tepid and not iced) then put a fan or air con on them.
DO NOT COVER THEM IN WET TOWELS. These just warm up then act as insulation.

Heat stroke starts as excessive panting, agitation and drooling. The gums become dark pink to red, they may vomit or pass diarrhoea, the heart rate speeds up and this leads to collapse, organ failure and death if their temperature is not brought back down to normal quickly.

Call us once you have got the dog thoroughly wet and then in a source of air. This could be a fan, air con or driving to the vets with the windows open. They will need to be closely monitored to ensure hypothermia does not set in. You will typically be asked to attend immediately if active cooling has been started.

In a car on a warm day, heat stroke can occur within 6 minutes if they are left unattended, even with windows cracked open. Only walk them in the early morning or the evening when the temperature has dropped as dogs can’t cope with much exercise on warm days, even more so in muggy, humid weather.

It really is true that no dog ever died of not going for a walk.

Rvc study https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/the-rvc-urges-owners-of-hot-dogs-to-cool-first-transport-second

09/06/2024

We’ll be there for both days doing 2 demos both days , 10.30 am and 2 pm . Do come and watch us and have a catch up. J

23/05/2024

Looking for a transit dog box for Toyota Rav4 but ideally only taking up half the boot space. Needs to be in good condition and ideally fairly local to me.
Photo for an example. Please PM

23/04/2024

morning, I dont normally write much on social media, keep myself to myself but today I felt as though I owe my thanks to many people etc.
A year ago today I took a fall from my horse on the road and sustained 5 fractures to my lower back, thank goodness I was wearing my body protector otherwise it could of been a different story.
Its been a tough year in so many ways but boy have a learnt from it. Many emotions, total fear in the first few days, long nights in hospital awake and thinking whats going to be the out come.
Loss of confidence in everything that I did, the fear of doing something due to my brain saying its going to hurt. I m thrilled to say I m so much stronger, I now will try things and think, ok that wasnt great or yes brilliant I managed it.
I have to say my family and friends, Jacqui Moses, especially Conrad, Neve Birnie and Mum, Susan Warren have been brilliant. Neve particularly was a star, she just got on with everything from raising 2 orphan lambs ( their mum died that same morning ) doing all of the animals, continuing to sell CSJ dog food, visiting me and going to work.
Thanks also to my physio Rowena Beckly, who always knew how to handle me and give me that kick up the bum when I needed it mainly over doing too much, I have since learnt to pace myself and to a degree will always have to do that. Lastly I must thank Kerry Barret of Angel Pilates - The Studio, I have been seeing Kerry since January for 121 classes, she has made such a difference, I m so much stronger and flexibility is getting so much better.
I m no longer riding, personal choice but I truly dont want to put my family through that again plus I m not getting a younger and as I found out, I really dont bounce any more ! So for my pony fix I have Seal (standard shetland) Keith Locke, Elaine Locke, William Merrellwho is so funny and honestly makes me giggle and smile everyday. The plan is to break her for harness so I can take her out in a trap. Take care of yourselves and thanks to you all x

15/03/2024

ok guys time for a little reminder, please can you start getting your entries in to Sue Bailey. We have great ground with amazing judges so please support the club and come and enjoy a day out with your dog.

AV SPANIEL NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS
Date: Sunday 14th April, 2024
Venue: Endsleigh Estate, Milton Abbott, Tavistock, PL19 0PQ
BKPO The Tuckett Family and The Endsleigh Shoot Team
Time: 9am for 9.30am prompt start for Novice test, time will be set for Open once we know the number of entries for Novice.
Judges: Mr Steve Brankin (B3758) and Mr Matt Warren (NP4010)
Entries Close: Saturday 6th April 2024 Test entry forms are available on Website, FB or email
Entries: £10
Prizes:
- Novice– Rosettes 1st - 4th
- Melville Coombe Memorial Trophy
- Novice handler rosette
- Open– Rosettes 1st-4th
- The Sparkford Shield
- Best Hunting dog or bitch Shield
- Best Veteran rosette ( 8 years + )

Directions and Open test start time will be sent with running order
Entries to: Sue Bailey, either by e-mail [email protected] or post to Burrator, TremarCoombe, Liskeard PL14 5EL. Tel: 07752074702

Payments On line banking: - Cornwall Field Trial Society Natwest sort 52-10-42, ac 20346972 Or cheque with postal entry

02/03/2024

Quando capiremo questa realtà?

Sono un cane del 21° secolo.

-Sono un Malinois.
Sovradotato tra i cani, brillo in tutte le discipline e sono sempre pronto a lavorare.
Oggi mi chiedono di rilassarmi sul divano tutto il giorno tutti i giorni.

-Sono un Akita Inu.
I miei antenati sono stati selezionati per la lotta tra cani.
Oggi mi chiedono di essere tollerante e mi si rimprovera la mia reattività quando uno di loro si avvicina a me.

-Sono un Beagle.
Quando inseguivo la mia preda, davo voce, così i cacciatori potevano seguirmi.
Oggi mi si mette un collare elettrico per stare zitto, e vorremmo che tornassi al richiamo con uno schiocco di dita.

-Sono uno Yorkshire Terrier.
Ero un terrificante cacciatore di ratti nelle miniere inglesi.
Oggi si pensa che non sia in grado di usare le mie zampe e mi tengono sempre tra le braccia.

-Sono un Labrador Retriever.
La mia visione della felicità è un tuffo in uno stagno per riportare al mio padrone l'anatra a cui ha sparato.
Oggi ci siamo dimenticati che sono un cane da movimento e grandi corse, sono grasso e devo fare la tata dei bambini.

-Sono un Jack Russel.
Sono in grado di affrontare una volpe un tasso e un ratto più grande di me nella sua tana.
Oggi mi rimproverano per il mio maledetto carattere e vorrebbero trasformarmi in un cane da salotto.

-Sono un Husky Siberiano.
Ho conosciuto i grandi spazi della Russia settentrionale, dove potevo trainare slitte a velocità impressionante.
Oggi ho come solo orizzonte solo le pareti del giardino, e per sola occupazione i buchi che scavo nel terreno.

-Sono un Border Collie.
Sono fatto per lavorare otto ore al giorno, e sono un artista inconfondibile del lavoro con il gregge.
Oggi sono arrabbiati con me perché, per mancanza di pecore, cerco di controllare biciclette, auto, bambini di casa e tutto ciò che è in movimento.

Io sono...
Sono un cane del 21° secolo.
Sono bello, sono allerta, sono ubbidiente, sto in una borsa...
ma sono anche un individuo che ha bisogno di esprimere i propri istinti, e non sono adatto alla vita sedentaria che vorresti farmi condurre.
Passare otto ore al giorno da solo in giardino, vederti un po' la sera quando torni a casa e avere diritto solo a una piccola passeggiata igienica mi renderà profondamente infelice.
Lo esprimerò abbaiando durante tutto il giorno, trasformando il tuo giardino in un campo minato, facendo i miei bisogni dentro casa, essendo ingestibile le rare volte che mi ritroverò fuori e, a volte, passando le mie giornate affondato sul mio cuscino.
Penserai allora che sono felice di poter godere di tutta questa comodità mentre vai a lavorare: in realtà sarò in esaurimento, perché questo male non è appannaggio dell'umano ma anche del cane del 21° secolo.
Se ti piaccio, se mi sogni da sempre, se i miei bellissimi occhi azzurri o il mio look da atleta mi fanno desiderare, ma non puoi regalarmi una vera vita da cani, una vita che vale davvero la pena di essere vissuta, e se non puoi offrirmi il lavoro che i miei geni chiedono, allora rinuncia a me.
Se ti piace il mio aspetto ma non sei disposto ad accettare i miei tratti di carattere derivati da una rigorosa selezione genetica e pensi di poterli cambiare con la tua unica buona volontà, allora rinuncia a me.
Sono un cane del 21° secolo, sì,ma in fondo a me, dorme ancora colui che combatteva, colui che cacciava, colui che tirava slitte, colui che guidava un gregge.
E prima o poi, nel bene o nel male, si sveglierà.
E allora cosa farai?
Mi cederai?
Mi abbandonerai?
O mi sopprimerai?

21/02/2024

The gorgeous Amber, a red fox working lab came in for her scan this morning, def in pup. Sorry the photo doesn’t do her justice- poor lighting 🥴

19/02/2024

A fresh delivery of herbs in, Billy No Mates is brilliant at keeping ticks and fleas at bay. If you are interested in any of the CSJ range of foods, herbs, shampoo etc do get in touch with me.

19/01/2024

Services Available at Gamesika Gundogs. * microchipping for dogs and cats, qualified 2006. * pregnancy scanning for dogs, VIS trained Level 1, qualified 2022. * Dog trainer 121 classes for pet and Gundog work. * CSJ dog food stockist, stock a large variety of their feeds. Do get in touch if I can help in any way.

26/11/2023

Brilliant to be out, yesterday was the first day out of the season for me, managed a morning. Can’t tell you how thrilled I was to be out in great company and doing what I and the dogs love . Thanks to Conrad for being my chaperone, saving me from face planting in the mud 🙃❤️ springer

04/11/2023

16/08/2023

14/08/2023

it would be great to see you at the show, with a help from a couple of friends we ll be doing a demo in the morning and afternoon

Here is our fun-filled guide to "What's On When" at the Country Fair this Sunday 20th August 2023:

09/07/2023

Super proud of today, entered her first Gundog test, held by Cornwall Field Trial Society with her first dog and she came first . Little Atti ( Gamesika Minnow ) was bred by me , she s a cracking little 12 month bitch that just loves life and so wants to please Neve, it’s lovely to see.

06/07/2023

Update on how my recovery is going.
Pleased to say I m getting there slowly, much more mobile, starting to help out with the dogs, sheep and horses. Can do most things but still having to rest during the day when the pain / stiffness gets too bad.
I will be starting to teach again in the coming weeks but will be pacing myself, if you would like a lesson do get in touch and we ll get the diary started 😁

05/07/2023

09/06/2023

A huge happy 21st birthday Neve Birnie you are a beautiful, strong, caring and hard working young woman and I m so proud of all you have achieved and do. Hope you are having a well earned rest and a brilliant time in Italy. Love you always x

It's my birthday!
Today I turned 21 and I've been celebrating in Italy!

Of course, I want all my lovely followers to celebrate as well so there's 20% OFF EVERYTHING for the next 24 hours! code - Birthday!

GO GO GO

*All orders placed will be started after the 25th as when I'm back from Italy I'm off on a works trip followed by a market*

06/06/2023

Please stop offering your hand to strange dogs as a greeting. There is no need, and it can be very scary!

23/04/2023

Hello it’s Neve here, Mum’s had a bad fall off her horse. She’s currently in hospital with a badly broken back and will be out of action for a while. We are contacting everyone to cancel all lessons, if we have missed you please cancel.

If you are needing dog food please contact me (Neve Birnie) 07812382975
We would really appreciate no messages to mum

Photo for attention

08/03/2023

Pleased to say both Fish and Eric passed their assessment with flying colours. This now means they are PAT dogs so I can take them to hospices, care homes, schools and hospitals to help the patients and pupils. I do feel dogs can give you so much comfort which is why I m volunteering to do this, we are all busy but putting aside some time to helping others is a must .

08/03/2023

Eric and Fish having a shower before going for their Pets as Therapy assessment

26/02/2023

hi looking for recommendations for a horse/dog portable shower, at the moment i m looking at the Showerking ??

25/02/2023

New post, training video s on my Instagram page, for some reason not being shared on here 🥴