Would you like the peace of mind that comes with knowing your dog walker is also a professional dog trainer?

An off-lead countryside adventure with added fun, engagement games, breed-specific activities, scentwork and urban agility, all led by Kate, Cert. WCC ADTI — an experienced, award-winning dog walker and qualified dog trainer.

Every adventure is carefully structured to combine exercise, enrichment and real-world training opportunities, building your dog’s confidence, supporting their wellbeing and reinforcing everyday life skills.

Having shared my life with Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Labradoodles and Spaniels, I specialise in supporting gundog breeds living in pet homes, with a strong understanding of what motivates these breeds and how to meet their needs.

Designed for Pet Gundog Breeds
Gundogs were bred to hunt, search, retrieve and problem solve. When their natural instincts aren't fulfilled, it can impact their behaviour, wellbeing and happiness.
Every adventure is designed to fulfill your dog's natural instincts.

Small, Carefully Matched Groups
Walks are kept intentionally small, with groups of up to four dogs matched by size, temperament, and play style. This ensures a safe, positive experience where each dog can engage naturally without being overwhelmed.

Fulfilment, Not Fatigue
The aim is not to exhaust dogs, but to fulfil them. Dogs return home settled, content, and better able to relax, having had their physical, mental, and breed-specific needs met.

Some of the games we play on our Gundog Adventure walks

Mousey MouseyFocus and wait patiently for the mouse to run, then you can chase and catch it. Teaches impulse control.

Sit/Stay/ReleaseSit and wait patiently for the release cue to do an activity with me. This could be anything from playing a hunting game, some scentwork or some creative rewarding.

Hand TouchTeaching your dog that coming in close and touching my hand with their nose pays off.

Leslie McDevitt’s 1,2,3 GameTeaching your dog to walk calmly past distractions.

Leslie McDevitt’s Up- Down GameTeaching your dog to wait and let a dog or person walk past you.

Lead On Lead OffWhen the lead is removed your dog remains calm, focused and connected and doesn’t fire off

The Catch Up GameTeaches your dog to keep an eye on you and stay connected.

Kit Kat BreakPractising switching off and taking a break. Training your dog to chill out and do nothing, teaches your dog that walks are not always about constant activity. Builds tolerance of watching other dogs do stuff.

Cheese TreesA predation substitute game for dogs that like to use their nose to search and consume

Here Hare HereA need-oriented game for dogs that like to sniff and search.
It is a good one if you struggle to call your dog away from interesting scents on a walk.

Zen Game Slow- Mo treat delivery to teach your dog turn taking and polite manners around food.

The Stalking GameLearning to keep four paws on the floor and your eyes on the treat, then patiently follow the treat with your eyes only.

Look at meA foundation behaviour for engagement and 2 way communication. Look at handler to gain access to what you want.

“Go Back” GameA need-oriented game for dogs that like to chase, grab and possess. Teaching your dog to run back to find and retrieve a toy, prey dummy, rabbit ball or tennis ball.

The Check-in GameThis fun game helps build an elastic bond between you and your dog. By rewarding them for checking in, it makes a fun game and encourages them to do it more.

Parkour Teaching your dog behaviours, such as 2 feet and 4 paws on, under, over, through, jumps and more! It can help nervous dogs cope with the environment better and help over excited dogs to be calm and focus more.

The Name GameTeaching your dog that hearing their name means a fast head turn and orient to me.

Rocket RecallsTeaching your dog a whiplash turn to the whistle recall and a keep going cue.

Stop & GoTeaching your dog the cognitive ability to think when excited and switch from high arousal activity to stillness and back again.

Go AroundA fun game to teach your dog to go around a pole, tree or any other object, that can also help with recall.

Stop WhistleTeaching your dog to stop on the whistle. Useful for asking the dog to stop when joggers, horse riders or cyclists are ahead

The engagement games and activities we play, all help your dog to learn important life skills such as:

Recall
Focus & Connection
Impulse control
Frustration tolerance
Turn taking and good manners around food
Appropriate play with other dogs

* Please note, these are not ‘training done for you walks’ the games and activities we play will all help your dog to learn important life skills but are not a substitute for training your own dog.

Alongside active play, we make take time to slow down and enjoy the moment.

We build short breaks into our walks, allowing dogs to lower their arousal, take in the surroundings, and settle naturally. These calmer moments also give me the opportunity to monitor the group and ensure everyone is safe and enjoying the experience.

Scentwork is a favourite for dogs of all ages. From searching for hidden treats, toys, or “cheese trees” to sniffing around autumn leaves and long grass, each activity activates their natural instincts. These games stimulate the part of the brain responsible for motivation and reward, helping dogs feel happy, confident, and focused.

By combining scentwork, mental challenges, and structured play, dogs finish our walks fulfilled, calm, and ready to relax at home.

After the enrichment walk is over, your dog will be returned home with the option for them to be left with a tasty Kong stuffed with high quality ingredients.

Not only is this helping to keep them occupied for longer, but licking and chewing also has a soothing effect as it is associated with feeding and rest.

Just let me know when booking if you would like this option for your dog.

Let the Sniff-Ventures begin…..

All services start with a complimentary home meet-and-greet so I can understand you and your dog’s needs.

Dogs joining group walks then complete a 45-minute solo enrichment walk. This allows me to assess motivation, recall, and suitability for group walks, ensuring safe and appropriate integration. Additional solo walks may be recommended and this will be assessed on an individual basis.

Once this stage is successfully completed, your dog will be ready to join their new friends on our group gundog adventures.

Group adventure walks are perfect for dogs who are:

Pet gundog breeds (Labradors, Spaniels, Retrievers, flatcoats etc) and gundog crossbreeds (Labradoodles, Cockerpoos etc)

Aged 12 months or older

Friendly, confident, and comfortable around other dogs

Happy to walk calmly on a lead, alongside other dogs

Have good recall skills (or are working towards it)

Happy to travel in secure crash tested crates

Small Group Dog Walking Memberships

Places within our Adventure Gundog Club are intentionally limited to ensure every dog enjoys a calm, safe and personalised experience.

You’re not booking individual walks, you’re reserving your dog’s place in a carefully managed weekly adventure group. This allows dogs to build confidence, enjoy familiar companions and benefit from a consistent routine.

Membership fees are calculated across the year and spread evenly over 12 monthly payments, giving you one simple, consistent monthly payment.

Please get in touch to discuss current availability and the most suitable membership for your dog.

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