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
1-2-1's
1 on 1 support with the trainers to guide you through different disciplines
Group Classes
& Workshops
Both training locations run regular group classes throughout the year alongside courses, and more specific workshops.
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Gundog Holidays
Our Gundog holidays run for 2-3days at a time throughout our 'out of shoot season' training programme. (feb to sept)
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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
Have a look at what we can offer
- Sold OutFri, May 03TatenhillMay 03, 2024, 8:30 AM – May 05, 2024, 3:30 PMTatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKMay 03, 2024, 8:30 AM – May 05, 2024, 3:30 PMTatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKJoin 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.
- Sold OutFri, Jun 21TatenhillJun 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jun 23, 2024, 3:30 PMTatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKJun 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – Jun 23, 2024, 3:30 PMTatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKJoin 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.
- Sat, Jul 06Cunningshot Midlands - TatenhillJul 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PMCunningshot Midlands - Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKJul 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PMCunningshot Midlands - Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK6 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.
- Fri, Aug 09Cunningshot Midlands, TatenhillAug 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – Aug 11, 2024, 3:30 PMCunningshot Midlands, Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKAug 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – Aug 11, 2024, 3:30 PMCunningshot Midlands, Tatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKJoin 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.
- Fri, Sep 06TatenhillSep 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 08, 2024, 3:30 PMTatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKSep 06, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 08, 2024, 3:30 PMTatenhill, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UKJoin 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
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Spaniel Holiday 2022
May 2022 Gundog Holiday
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