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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

26/09/2025

Genetics !!

This is Bailey, who attended a one-to-one session. During the session, gunfire could be heard in the distance from a neighbouring clay ground. As soon as she heard the shots, Bailey displayed a clear genetic predisposition by going into hyperfocus in the direction of the sound..For her, gunfire is naturally stimulating and exciting, a strong example of inherited instinct rather than learned behaviour !

25/09/2025

Nel smashing it again today 🔥

All the things we have been working on are starting to come together nicely, it really clicked today that she needs to give the retrieve articles to my hand.

Heelwork has been a bit of a challenge, but again it is beginning to click that being at my side is better than being in front of me !

She’s realised it is worth her while to recall away from things she really wants and we even did some watching another dog retrieve today to build on that steadiness.

Hopefully by the end of her week tomorrow her mum will have some great stuff she can take out and about on the walks to keep Nel stimulated and occupied … loving every minute with Nell… I think I need a Nel in my life 🤣❤️

20/09/2025

🔔NOW ALL FULL !

A place has become available in this workshop on Saturday 27th September and we have a new workshop date for Sunday, the 19th of October.

🌿 Outdoor Connection Workshop for Your Pet Gundogs!

📅 Saturday 27th September
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm
💷 £50 per handler
📍 Our fully secure training ground, Salterforth / Barnoldswick

📅 Sunday 19th October
🕐 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 😃🐶

19/09/2025

Where do your dogs sleep ?

17/09/2025

Recently, I was reminded in the hardest way how fragile our dogs lives are.
A friend lost their young dog in a freak accident, and it really made me think.

As a trainer I often focus on shaping the “perfect” dog, fine-tuning our skills, fixing quirks, building reliability. But moments like this have reminded me of something far more important.. my dogs aren’t projects, they’re my best mates.

They’re here for such a heartbreakingly short time. Their joy, their silliness, their crazy antics and unconditional love, that’s the real gift. The training matters, but not nearly as much as the laughter, the cuddles, the walks in the countryside, days out together and the memories we make along the way.

Hold your dogs close. Celebrate who they are right now, not just who you hope they’ll become. Because at the end of the day, perfection isn’t the goal a wonderful life together is ..and you never know when that might heartbreakingly come to an end ❤️❤️

16/09/2025

So flipping proud of this bunch! 🐾💛

Today they took on their Gundog Grades one and two and wow… they absolutely smashed it! Every single one of them has worked so hard, put in the hours, and stayed so committed … and it’s all paid off with distinctions all round
👏

Alison and Bracken Grade 1
Lisa and Chester grade 1&2
Fiona and Brook grade 1&2
Chris and Eric grade 1&2
Fiona and Mac grade 2
Susie and Millie grade 2
Megan and Mila grade 2
Alison and Heidi grade 2

A massive thank you to Jane Ardern WaggaWuffins Canine College for coming over to assess !!
Wutheringhounds
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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.