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Working & Pet Gundog Training
Midlands & Cumbria

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About us

Our vision, to ensure that you build and develop a lifelong special bond with your dog which blossoms throughout your time training with Cunningshot. 

With a combined experience of over 30 years, trainers Emma and Adam have both, theoretical knowledge and practical in the field experience; to guide you through the complexity of dog training. Along with our passion for gundog training, country pursuits and helping owners achieve their goals. 

Your goals become our goals and our training approaches are adaptable to your needs. Whether you want a well trained, reliable pet gundog or a working gundog, Cunningshot go above and beyond to help you achieve this.

Our Services

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1-2-1's

1 on 1 support with the trainers to guide you through different disciplines

- Working Gundog 
- Pet Gundog

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Group Classes
& Workshops 

Both training locations run regular group classes throughout the year alongside courses, and more specific workshops. 

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- Working Gundog 

- Pet Gundog

Gundog Holidays

Our Gundog holidays run for 2-3days at a time throughout our 'out of shoot season' training programme. (feb to sept) 

 

EVENTS 

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  • RESET HOLIDAY
    RESET HOLIDAY
    Fri, Feb 07
    Cunningshot - Midlands
    Feb 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – Feb 09, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Cunningshot - Midlands, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Feb 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – Feb 09, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Cunningshot - Midlands, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    After the shoot season its common for our obedience and training to have taken a back burner. This 3 day gundog holiday is for all Gundogs to kick start the new year with a reset workshop to iron out any issues seen over winter and also hit the reset button on your training & set goals for the year
  • Adolescent Gundog Holiday
    Adolescent Gundog Holiday
    Sat, Mar 15
    Brough Sowerby
    Mar 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Brough Sowerby, Brough Sowerby, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EG, UK
    Mar 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Brough Sowerby, Brough Sowerby, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EG, UK
    Start as you mean to go with a 2 day adolescent gundog holiday, train through this potentially difficult, but crucial time in a dogs training. Consistency is key. for this age group. Holiday is 2 days in Cumbria with short sessions aimed at all the foundations. Suitable from 9months plus.
  • Novice Mixed breed gundog holiday
    Novice Mixed breed gundog holiday
    Fri, Apr 25
    Tatenhill
    Apr 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Apr 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 27, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Join Cunningshot Trainers Emma & Adam as we return to the summer season of gundog holidays. This first 3 day holiday is suitable for all novice level dogs wanting to work through the summer season to have them ready for shoot season or competitive test season.
  • Retriever Holiday
    Retriever Holiday
    Fri, May 23
    Betley
    May 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Betley, Betley, Crewe CW3 9BA, UK
    May 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Betley, Betley, Crewe CW3 9BA, UK
    Join Cunningshot Trainers Emma & Adam as we return to the summer season of gundog holidays. This 3 day holiday is suitable for all retriever breeds of all levels this intense 3 day holiday work through training challenges to have them ready for shoot season or competitive test season.
  • Multi-Dog Gundog Handling Holiday
    Multi-Dog Gundog Handling Holiday
    Sat, Jun 21
    Cunningshot Midlands
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – Jun 22, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Cunningshot Midlands, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – Jun 22, 2025, 3:30 PM
    Cunningshot Midlands, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Do you have 1 or more gundogs and don't know where to start in merging your training to handle multiple dogs at once? Or maybe you have a young dog that you would like to add to your team. If this is you then we have the holiday for you.

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