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Startrite Dog Training - Kathryn Wellock Cert.TPTD

Reward Based Dog Training and Pet Gundog Training
Accredited Gundog Club instuctor and assessor

30/08/2025

These busy working Cockers need plenty of mental stimulation to keep them happy, contented and out of trouble .. how are you keeping your dogs entertained this weekend ?? 🤣🤣

29/08/2025

I had a great session with Summer the labrador yesterday!

She has an exceptional nose, but once it’s in action she tends to switch off her ears, she’s extremely responsive at home but loses interest in both toys and food once outdoors.

Yesterday we found the key to her heart… rabbit toys, which she absolutely loved!

We explored hunting and retrieving with her mum, along with lots of fun games to keep her connected, engaged and recalling away from that sniffing

Summer was absolutely fabulous and a joy to work with 😍

27/08/2025

🐾 Class & Workshop Availability

✨ Puppy Classes
📅 Wed 24th Sept, 6–7pm (6-week course) – FULL

📅 Wed 12th Nov, 6–7pm (6-week course) – Places Available

✨ Pet Gundog Foundation
📅 Wed 24th Sept, 7:30–8:30pm – 1 Place Available

✨ Pet Gundog Foundation
📅 Wed 12th November, 7:30–8:30pm – Places Available

✨ Advanced Outdoor Pet Gundog
📅 Tuesdays, 12–1pm – 1 Place Available

✨ Progressive Outdoor Pet Gundog
📅 Tuesdays, 1:30–2:30pm – Waiting List

✨ Progressive Spaniels
📅 Saturdays, 9–10am – Waiting List

✨ Progressive Retrievers
📅 Saturdays, 10:30–11:30am – Waiting List

🎉 Workshops

🐕 Outdoor Connection Workshop (Pet Gundog) – Sat 20th Sept – FULL (more dates coming soon!)

🐕 Introduction to Canine Freestyle with Kelly Stodart – Sat 27th Sept, 1–2:30pm – Places Available

👉 Message us to book your spot or join the waiting list!

25/08/2025

Dot says “Having pet pheasants is brutal… all I can think is ‘straight in me gob!’ But Mum’s like, ‘chill out, keep your head screwed on.’ Honestly, she’s got no clue how tough this is when you’re a Cocker… it’s like asking a chocoholic to guard W***y Wonka’s factory!” 🤣

24/08/2025

Someone asked me if I’d ever run my Connection Workshops for other working line dogs that aren’t gundogs or gundog crosses… so I thought I’d explain why they’re just for these breeds.

Gundogs are the breeds I share my life with. They’re the dogs I’ve trained to do the jobs they were bred for, and over the years the majority of my clients have gundogs too. That’s just the way it’s naturally gone.

I understand working-line gundogs, I know what makes them tick, what motivates them, and why certain problems show up in these dogs. That’s where my experience lies.

What I don’t have is the same knowledge with other working-line breeds. I’d never dream of running a connection workshop for Border Collies or Belgian Malinois, for example. Why? Because I don’t have the right experience with those very specialist breeds.

When people contact me about other working breeds, I’m always open and honest. I’ll say I don’t have the experience with that breed and I might not be the best person to help…but I’ll happily point them towards someone who is. It’s not that I don’t want to help., it’s that I truly believe some breeds need trainers who know them inside out like I do with Gundogs .. and there are trainers out there who would be a much better match for you and your dog 😃🐶

21/08/2025

NOW FULL

🌿 Outdoor Connection Workshop for Your Pet Gundogs!

📅 Saturday 20th September
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm
💷 £50 per handler
📍 Our fully secure training ground, Salterforth / Barnoldswick

Building a strong connection with your dog is the foundation of everything you do together, and for Gundogs, that connection is absolutely vital. That’s why I’ve put together this special Outdoor Connection Workshop, designed specifically for Pet Gundogs and their owners.

So many people find that their dogs are beautifully responsive at home or in the garden, but once they step out into the “big wide world,” all that focus seems to disappear. The truth is, it’s not just about training, it’s about connection. This workshop will give you the tools, strategies, and understanding you need to develop a lasting bond outdoors.

What we’ll cover:

🐾 Understanding Your Gundog – Learn more about your dog’s natural instincts, what motivates them, and how to work with their drives instead of against them.
🐾 Building Engagement in Real Life – Practical exercises to help your dog tune in to you, even when surrounded by distractions.
🐾 Reward Strategies – Discover what your dog finds most rewarding and how to use that to strengthen your partnership.
🐾 Calm Focus Outdoors – Techniques to help your Gundog settle and stay calm
🐾 Creating Lasting Connection – Tips and strategies that you can take away and use every day to deepen your relationship.

Why join?

This workshop is perfect for anyone who:
• Struggles to keep their dog’s attention on walks.
• Wants to feel more connected to their Gundog outdoors.
• Would like to understand their dog’s breed traits and how to make the most of them.
• Is looking for practical, hands-on guidance in a supportive environment.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your dog, new skills you can use straight away, and a stronger, more confident connection with your Gundog when you’re out and about.

✨ Places will be limited to 4 handlers to ensure everyone gets individual support.. drop me a message to book your place 😃🐶

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Our Story

About Me My passion for dogs and training began 35 years ago at the age of 7.

At the age of 7 I didn’t have my own dog but was well known in my neighbourhood for walking and training any dog I could get my hands on !!

At the age of 10 I started my first job working at the local boarding kennels, throughout my school years every weekend and holiday was spent surrounded by and working with dogs.

On leaving school I trained and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse and in 2010 completed my PTTLLS teaching qualification. I worked in practice for 18 years until the birth of my second child, after taking a couple of years off to be a mum I set up my dog walking and training business.