Glenbeets Gundogs

26/11/2025

If you like challenging birds I can’t recommend this shoot enough, after spending plenty of time beating on there we had a day a few weeks ago.

Challenging to say the least but a brilliant day

Step onto Saddleworth Moor with us as clay shooting champion and country content creator Alix Jade swaps the sporting layout for sky-scraping high pheasants ...

20/11/2025

🔆MY LETTER TO OUR MP🔆 make sure you write to yours

Strong Objection to Section 2 Fi****ms Reclassification and Its Damaging Impact on Rural Communities.

Dear Iqbal Mohamed,

I am writing to express my strong and unequivocal opposition to the proposal to move Section 2 shotguns into Section 1 licensing. This policy is not only misguided—it is dangerously out of touch with the reality of rural life and the actual sources of gun crime in the UK.

Let me be clear: legally certified shotgun owners are not the problem. We already undergo some of the toughest vetting procedures in the world. Section 2 shotguns are held by responsible people who follow the law, invest in safe storage, and comply fully with licensing requirements. There is no evidence that tightening restrictions on an already regulated and compliant group will reduce crime.

Criminals do not apply for shotgun certificates. They obtain weapons through illegal networks, smuggling routes, or black-market channels that have nothing to do with lawful owners. These proposals would do absolutely nothing to stem the flow of guns coming in “through the back door.” All they will achieve is punishing the people who are already following the rules.

What concerns me even more is the wider economic damage this policy would inflict—damage that rural communities simply cannot withstand. Our rural economies rely heavily on shooting estates and sporting activity. These estates support conservation work, tourism, hospitality, trade, accommodation services, guides, caterers, equipment suppliers, and countless other small businesses that depend on shooting seasons to survive.

The government’s current and proposed tax changes are already placing massive pressure on rural businesses—many of which operate on tight margins as it is. Increased operational costs, reduced reliefs, and tightening financial conditions are pushing countryside enterprises to their limit. Introducing further restrictions on shooting—one of the key pillars supporting rural economies—would be the final blow for many small businesses.

Hotels, pubs, local shops, transport services, and seasonal workers rely on the income brought by shooting activities. If these proposals go ahead, many of these businesses simply will not survive. It is no exaggeration to say that this combination of new taxes and unnecessary firearm restrictions could finish off a significant portion of rural enterprise altogether.

The government claims to be committed to supporting growth and protecting British industries, yet this policy does the opposite. It harms lawful citizens, destroys vital rural economies, and leaves the real problem—illegal firearms—completely untouched.

I urge you to oppose this proposal and raise these concerns in Parliament. Rural communities deserve policies that support them, not measures that threaten their livelihoods. I would appreciate hearing your position on this issue and any steps you intend to take.

Yours sincerely,

18/11/2025

So the Government has announced that they will have a public consultation on the progress of whether to make Shotguns come under the same legislation as Section 1 Fi****ms. This will be the biggest swipe at the shooting community in the last 50 years.
The shooting organisations have already prophesised that approx 40% of the Shotgun License holders will just give up and not bother renewing. The Gun Trades Associations are also thinking the same with shop closures and redundancies.
What this change of law means to us is that you will have to get permission BEFORE you purchase another Shotgun not as now where you buy one and then register it with your local police force. You will have to seek permission to use your gun on land not already authorised to you. There will be other restrictions that have as yet not been divulged .
BUT....I hasten to add all is not lost. It is going to public consultation which means that us License holders can have a say as to why it shouldn't go ahead.
That is the easy part. The hardest part is to get EVERY person involved in any aspect of shooting to declare their support against this law change.
There are many, many thousands of people who are entitled and qualified to make their feelings know when the time comes. It is important that WE, YOU and I make sure that we spread the word amongst every facet of the shooting world.
There will only be ONE chance.
If everyone sits on their hands we will be doomed forever. The thin end of the wedge.
One of the major shooting organisations has 150,000 members. Their biggest ever vote by the membership was just 50,000 only a third. If we don't do it for ourselves, it won't get done. Copy this and paste it on your own/and your shooting sites.
Write to your local mp please
Best wishes to you all.

17/11/2025

🌒 Early nights are here — make every walk count! 🌒
With the dark evenings rolling in, the last thing you want is to worry about poor recall, dogs disappearing into the shadows, or stressful, rushed walks.

Gundog training helps your dog stay focused and connected with you, even in low light. It also adds mental stimulation, giving your dog something to do — which means shorter winter walks can still be tiring, fulfilling, and controlled. A dog that’s thinking is a dog that’s listening!

Whether it’s recall, steadiness, or general manners, a bit of gundog-style training can transform your winter routine.

🐾 Train smart. Walk happy. Stay safe and stimulated.

10/11/2025

Her first time back up to see us. Out of our own Glenbeets Maggie May sired by FTCH Hagghouse king of Eborakon. Looking forward to watching these pups come on. Owned by .ballesteros_

27/10/2025

🐶🍂 Autumn Training Season Is Here!

Whether you’re preparing for shoot days, brushing up on obedience, or working on steadiness and recall — consistent training now makes all the difference later.

At Glenbeets Gundogs, we offer:
🎯 1-to-1 gundog training sessions
🦴 Pet gundog training — ideal for keeping active minds happy and under control

Cooler weather and fewer distractions make autumn and winter ideal for focused progress.

📅 Sessions are filling fast as we head into the busy season — message the page to book your next session or enquire about tailored training packages.

26/10/2025

🎥 Bow Setting the Standard for Gundog Steadiness 🦆🐾

This clip is a perfect example of the level of steadiness I expect when introducing young dogs to distractions. The pup is doing its best to wind Bow up and get a reaction — but Bow isn’t interested. She’s calm, steady, and completely unbothered.

When you start training your gundog around others, this is the kind of dog you want alongside them. It’s not about grabbing a mate’s dog for company — it’s about using the right dog that won’t feed into the youngster’s excitement. A steady, experienced dog like Bow helps the pup learn that calm behaviour is the standard, no matter what’s going on around them.

Getting this right early on makes a massive difference later in their training — steadiness is everything in a good working dog.

23/10/2025

🐾 Training Sessions Available Next Week! 🐾

Looking to sharpen up your dog’s skills or get some help with their training? 👇

We’ve got a few training slots available next week on:
📅 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Whether you’ve got a young pup starting out or a seasoned working dog that needs a tune-up, our sessions are tailored to suit you and your dog’s individual needs.

✅ 1-to-1 tailored training
✅ Gundog foundations and advanced work
✅ Recall, steadiness, heelwork, and general obedience
✅ Suitable for both working breeds and pet dogs

Spaces don’t last long, so book in now to secure your slot and get your dog progressing in the right direction! 🦆🐶

📍Based at Glenbeets
📩 Message the page to book your session or find out more

19/10/2025

Thought this was a cute pic of our new recruit ready to go shooting till I realised he was slyly giving everyone the finger 🤣🤣🤣🖕🏼🫣

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 🌿🐾

Growing up working on farms and being involved in the hunting and shooting world, you spend a lot of time on your own — early mornings, late nights, long days out in the fields with just the dogs and your thoughts for company.

Sometimes that peace and quiet is the best thing in the world… but other times, it gives you far too much time to think and dwell on things that weigh heavy. And that can take its toll.

The rural and agricultural community suffers hugely with mental health struggles — the long hours, isolation, financial pressures, and the constant demands of the job can build up silently. You never really “clock off,” and that can make it hard to reach out or even admit you’re struggling.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, it’s important to remind everyone — you’re not alone. Talking really does help. There are people who understand, who’ve been there, and who will listen without judgment. 💚

If you’re struggling, please reach out:
📞 Andy’s Man Club – for men, free peer support groups nationwide: www.andysmanclub.co.uk
📞 R.A.B.I (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) – support for people in farming: 0800 188 4444 | www.rabi.org.uk
📞 The Farming Community Network (FCN) – 03000 111 999 | www.fcn.org.uk
📞 Samaritans – 24/7 free helpline for anyone: 116 123 | www.samaritans.org

Check in on your mates, have a brew, talk about the tough days — sometimes just a chat can make all the difference. 👊

07/10/2025

Back when tried to outrun Zola 🤣🤣

23/09/2025

Awful views that we have to deal with