You want steady progress, clear guidance, and a dog you trust in the field. This year-long mentoring program gives you structure, support, and momentum, month after month.

What you get

• Two 1-to-1 sessions each month, booked at your request
• Free access to club sessions, workshops, and events
• Telephone and email backup for the full mentorship

How it works

• Set focused goals for your dog and your handling
• Book your 1-to-1s on a schedule that suits you
• Use club sessions, workshops, and events to build skills in real settings
• Stay on track with quick check-ins by phone or email when you need them

Who this suits

• New handlers who want a clear plan and steady coaching
• Experienced handlers who want accountability and sharper handling
• Young dogs learning foundations, or seasoned dogs tuning key skills

What you build

• Calm steadiness around distractions
• Reliable recall and clean delivery
• Confident heelwork and line manners
• Honest hunting patterns and controlled excitement
• Consistency under pressure

Your commitment

• 12 months of guided training and support
• Cost: £1200

Take the next step

• Review your goals and timeline
• Decide your first targets for the next four weeks
• Get in touch to reserve your place and book your first session

Your mindset, the goals you set for your dog, and your steady effort all play a much greater role in your dog’s development than any particular training method or tool. By maintaining a clear vision of the dog you wish to live with—whether that means a dog who walks calmly on a lead or one who greets guests in a relaxed manner—you give direction to your daily actions, making your training purposeful rather than haphazard.

Setting clear goals helps you avoid being distracted by every new tip or technique you might come across online. Instead, you are more likely to repeat the same simple behaviours with your dog, ensuring they understand what’s expected of them in a variety of situations. This repetition and clarity make learning easier for your dog and help you stay on track.

When you cultivate a stable mindset, setbacks are met with thoughtful responses rather than frustration. This allows you to give your dog consistent feedback, avoiding mixed signals that can create confusion and stress. Viewing mistakes as useful information rather than failures enables you to recognise patterns in both your dog’s behaviour and your own. With this insight, you can calmly adjust your approach—whether that means changing the setup, the reward, or the level of distraction.

Your determination to persist, even when progress is slow or your dog appears to be regressing, provides the steady structure that most dogs need to feel secure and to learn effectively. This kind of persistence not only shapes your dog’s behaviour but also reinforces your own identity as a handler who follows through.

Steady, goal-driven training builds trust between you and your dog. As your cues become more reliable and your reactions remain consistent and fair, your dog learns to trust you, becoming more willing to try and stay engaged. Over time, your commitment to showing up each day encourages your dog to develop greater self-control and confidence, often reflecting your steady attitude.

Your dog does not require perfection from you. Instead, they need clarity, patience, and the reassurance that you will continue to guide them each day. Ultimately, it is your mindset, your goals, and your refusal to give up that transform daily training into a fulfilling journey towards the companion you have always hoped to share your life with.