Swift Dog Training

14/12/2024

My dear little B strikes again. She hasn’t trained once since the IGL and has been allowed some self employed time picking up. Then goes to a 1 day open and bags a worthy second place. She is an incredible dog. To be able to switch so easily from the best pet, to all round beating, picking up and peg dog to then trial and hold her own. She really is one in a million. Congratulations to .dingleo a truly worthy winner.

13/12/2024

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459747-dogs-pull-harder-on-the-leash-when-they-wear-a-harness-than-a-collar/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1rmF-iaim6ScmrkGkSwoQO9m27wdEKZGTWq_rq8VS4Gwa9CdScryG1E4Q_aem_gdrnJ5RUn3q_q4FuaxfRVw

Something we already knew but good to see research to back it up

Dog harnesses are sometimes claimed to reduce pulling forces on the leash, but an experiment found they have the opposite effect

12/12/2024

Like most who keep dogs in the house, there are times where they come in covered in mud, wet and worse and unfortunately the walls suffer. Dust is hard to control when they are free rein and when one of the girls are in season we need to be able to separate them. So we have had this unbelievably awesome indoor kennel put in our utility room. It is spacious, easy to clean, warm and most importantly safe and secure for the dogs. Thank you to .gundogs for putting this in. Delivered and fitted professionally to the absolute highest standard. So thrilled with the end result!

Fortunately the XL beautiful fits in the boys side so they are thrilled!

12/12/2024

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12/12/2024

GUEST TRAINER - NATHAN LAFFY

We had a great session last Sunday - working on the dogs powering out to long memory blinds over fences and we got to utilise the natural barriers in the training field here (fences and ridge & furrows). Nathan's attention to detail in how we all handled our dogs was a fresh perspective and gave good results.

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday 5th January

Sunday 19th January

For more details or to reserve a place, please send a mail to:
[email protected]

12/12/2024

********** NEW IN STOCK **********

Heeling/half slip leads. These are a fantastic training aid for those working on off lead heel and control at distance. They are short enough not to interfere with the dog but enough to give you something to control if needed. I use them a lot for my youngsters t help shape the behaviours you want. I also use them in the house for issues such as not settling, jumping up etc
The quality is second to none and all hand made in England.

We don’t have many of these in stock so get in touch!

£10.99! (+ postage & packaging)

11/12/2024

******** CHRISTMAS Giveaway! 🎄 🎁 ************

We are so excited that our branded kit is now coming in. We now have our beautiful, well made whistle lanyards in stock. To celebrate we are offering ANYONE who buys a Christmas voucher (worth £50 or more) receive a free lanyard worth £10!

Email or DM for details

10/12/2024

***********DID YOU KNOW************

For the first time, we are now going to be offering straight boarding. It is not massively often we have a kennel free as they are normally booked out for our residential training dogs. However; at certain times of year, we do have the odd kennel available. We currently have two free over the Christmas and New Year period.

Your dog will stay in top of the range, thermal insulated kennels which are less than 6 months old ( ). We have a grooming room on site, secure training/exercise arenas and big private fields for exercise. We are licensed by Stratford District Council and have a minimum of three full time staff plus two part time staff on site at any one time. This means your dogs care is second to none. With trainers exercising your dog, your own hard work will not be undone whilst you are away!

Boarding rate is £30 per day (inclusive of VAT) and owner is to provide food (unless requested otherwise)

Please get in touch for a video tour or more information

10/12/2024

Looking for a Christmas gift?? 🎄🎄🎄🐶🐶🐶❤️

Look no further and buy your loved one a voucher for training! Vouchers can be individualised to meet your requirements and emailed or posted out immediately.

Email: [email protected] for more details!

09/12/2024

*******DID you know *****

Our logo is not a random dog. In fact over a decade ago, it was designed based off of this beautiful photo taken by on a shoot day where I was working my dear GSD; Dora and the incredible Labrador; Flo. She was such a pretty girl and her Silhouette made for a perfect ‘i’ in our name! So every time I look at our logo, I think of dear Flo or as she was called a little later in life; Tubbs Mgee as she became a absolute expert at getting guns to share their pork pie with her. No scrounging or begging. Just subtle behaviours paid off and she had a fabulous lunch every time!!

06/12/2024

So thrilled to see some of our new leads being used today! Get in touch to order. This batch have nearly gone!!

05/12/2024

Bear has been coming to us for residential training on and off for over a year now. He is a totally different dog to the anxious and fearful one he was when he first came in to us. It could have been easy to say that Bear was aggressive but with correct management and care he is transforming into a lovely boy- an absolute pleasure to be able to work with.

"Ellena and the lovely team at Swift have been helping with our 5yo rescue lab's anxiety and reactivity to people and other dogs. Bear loves his stays and has been making great progress, both at Swift and back home. He is already much more relaxed, increasingly playing with other dogs during his stays and is more and more tolerant of people. He's gradually learning that people and other dogs aren't scary and can even be fun. A work in progress, but the professional, knowledgeable and supportive folk at Swift are an essential part of our training journey and are making a great difference.

I have no hesitation in recommending Swift."

Manny (and Bear), Rugby

03/12/2024

Have you ever seen two more content snuggled pooches! Absolutely love their ‘Chaise Chien’ from

Hand and UK made stunning beds. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Memory foam, built to last and customer service second to none. See our highlights to get a discount code!!

03/12/2024

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small training group with Ellena this Thursday 5th December
Time - 10 - 12.30
Meet at Swift HQ, Newbold on Stour
£35 per handler

Interested? Please mail for more details at:
[email protected]

03/12/2024

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At we believe in supporting the wider local community. As much as possible we use & support local, family and small businesses. Running a small business and being part of a community is about more than just you. My family has a long standing history with and we are so so proud to sponsor their men’s 1st team. They play at an extremely high level and work unbelievably hard. The club itself offer so much for youngsters and I am thrilled that both my children are now getting involved. We watch as many games as we can get to and support.
Here you can see our logo proudly emblazoned on their kit and the fabulous and Josh Nunneley securing a win for their final game before Christmas. 🎄

Please when Christmas shopping this year, think about your own local community and how best you can support the local economy and family businesses.

03/12/2024

UPCOMING TRAINING DATES

Sunday 8th December
Full day training with Nathan Laffy
10 - 3
Meet at Swift HQ, Newbold

Sunday 22nd December
Group training with Nathan Laffy
Morning Session: 10 - 12.30
Afternoon Session: 1 - 3.30

Please contact [email protected] for more details

02/12/2024

******** Trialling/Training Slip Leads **********

I have used these leads for a long time. They are brilliant for teaching heel in my young dogs & the perfect lead to take out competing, training or working. Being white they are much harder to lose! The rubber stoppers work to hold the lead in place if training or correcting issues. They also are small and convenient to put in a pocket or vest when running the dog.

These leads are handmade not too far from here and use all UK materials. At only £14 per lead, they are a bargain and would make a great stocking filler!

They will not last long so get in touch (stock whilst they last)

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01/12/2024

Last week we organised for a few clients who do some Gundog training with us to come and experience the real thing: a day out in the shoot field.
Thanks for the feedback Sue:

“My first experience of ‘Beating’ ……

I had the great opportunity to join a team of Beaters last week. This was my first experience of taking part in a Shoot day. Immediately I could see the importance and relevance of the heel work and steadiness that we constantly strive for in training. I relished this new experience and very much hope that in the future I shall get another opportunity to take part. I strongly advocate that fellow Gundog students offer to help whenever the opportunity arises. I believe, like me, you will be greeted with friendliness and kindly, knowledgeable guidance. I came away from the day exhilarated by the whole experience of taking part and the feeling of having taken another step forward in extending my learning in this truly wonderful world of Gundogs.”