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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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Demo's & Courses

Cunningshot offer first aid courses, live arena & large audience demonstrations and talks both online and face to face 

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Behaviour Consults

Cunningshot Canine Behaviour Services

Accommodating minor to severe behavioural cases from guarding to separation anxiety to dog dog aggression and human aggression. This service it not just for Gundog breeds

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  • Spaniel Holiday
    Spaniel Holiday
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    Fri, May 03
    Tatenhill
    May 03, 2024, 8:30 AM – May 05, 2024, 3:30 PM
    Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    May 03, 2024, 8:30 AM – May 05, 2024, 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 3 day holiday is suitable for all Spaniel breeds of all levels this intense 3 day holiday work through training challenges to have them ready for shoot season or competitive test season.
  • Retriever Holiday
    Retriever Holiday
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    Fri, Jun 21
    Tatenhill
    Jun 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jun 23, 2024, 3:30 PM
    Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Jun 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jun 23, 2024, 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 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.
  • Simulated Shoot Day - Cold Game
    Simulated Shoot Day - Cold Game
    Sat, Jul 06
    Cunningshot Midlands - Tatenhill
    Jul 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Cunningshot Midlands - Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Jul 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Cunningshot Midlands - Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    6 Beating Places & 6 Picking Up spaces available for this unique workshop. Spend the day on Cunningshot Midlands Ground running through shoot day drives, for the beating team hunting alongside fellow beaters, and the picking up team will pick up throughout the drive with shotguns and cold game.
  • Novice Mixed breed gundog holiday
    Novice Mixed breed gundog holiday
    Fri, Aug 09
    Cunningshot Midlands, Tatenhill
    Aug 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – Aug 11, 2024, 3:30 PM
    Cunningshot Midlands, Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Aug 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – Aug 11, 2024, 3:30 PM
    Cunningshot Midlands, 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.
  • Advanced Mixed breed gundog holiday
    Advanced Mixed breed gundog holiday
    Fri, Sep 06
    Tatenhill
    Sep 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 08, 2024, 3:30 PM
    Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Sep 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 08, 2024, 3:30 PM
    Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
    Join Cunningshot Trainers Emma & Adam as we wrap up our gundog holidays. Join us for 2 or 3 days of training & fun. This holiday is suitable for all advanced novice to open level dogs to prep them for the shooting season, whether that be for picking up beating or trials. Dogs must have heard shot.

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Minority Breed Gundog Training Holiday

Minority Breed Gundog Training Holiday
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Spaniel Holiday 2022

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June 2022 - Retriever Holiday

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