Train your spaniel alongside us

A training video masterclass for spaniels - whether working or pet.

SpanielPro is a series of subscription-based videos designed to guide you through training your spaniel, starting from the day your pup arrives home.

The first 16 weeks of a dog’s life are critically important in shaping how he begins to understand the world and respond to it.

We’ve filmed the progressive training of our cocker pup, Eddie, during this period. We show you how to ensure those early learning experiences are positive and provide the building blocks for further development. We then extend the training further, providing comprehensive explanations and demonstrations of all training techniques within our final module. The content of this is ideal right through to adulthood.

Get things right during the learning period and your dog will be a pleasure to train, own and work.

Your training journey
from 8 weeks

module 1 • 4 lessons

Promising

How to build a bond with your new pup and introduce training fundamentals from the outset. We discuss vaccinations, food choices and early socialisation. We introduce exercises to gently start building focus and steadiness aswell as working on initial retrieves.

module 2 • 5 lessons

Progressive

We extend the training further with exercises to increase focus and establish steadiness to distractions. Continuing to develop the retrieve, we capitalise on a spaniel’s instincts as we introduce hunting games in order to increase connection and responsiveness.

module 3 • 8 lessons

Proficient

We solidify all training elements and extend these in different environments. We cover all the main training aspects through to adulthood, including the stop whistle, hunting, and directional work. This module is suitable for dogs that have all the basics established and are looking to develop further.

You can’t switch off a spaniel’s nose!

A spaniel is bred to hunt. Generic training approaches do not address this. Our approach takes advantage of the desire to hunt. We show you how to harness these characteristics to build a strong connection, with a focus on you.

Become a member for free

Sign up to explore our video training masterclass. From there you can subscribe to a series of guided lessons that take you on the perfect training journey from 8 weeks through to adulthood.

Want to know more?

  • SpanielPro is a series of subscription-based videos designed to guide you through training your spaniel pup from the moment your pup arrives home. With SpanielPro, the worry of getting it wrong is taken away as we show you our own proven techniques which can be used from the outset. As your pup progresses, we introduce and establish elements such as the stop whistle and provide detailed explanation and demonstration of the practices involved. And if you’re going to be working your spaniel, we’ll explain when and how to provide that initial exposure. This is a shared journey and you will be provided with exercises and guidance to train a happy, well-rounded working dog or family pet.

  • Simply click to become a member for free. Once you have added your contact details this will take you through to the member’s page where you can further explore the SpanielPro content and decide if you wish to subscribe to the video training modules. There are 3 modules, with a number of videos in each. We recommend that you subscribe to the module most appropriate for your pup at that time, and watch one video per week then work through the training objectives. You can of course continually access and refer to all the videos within that module throughout the time your subscription to that module remains active. If you should wish to, you can subscribe to more than one module at a time. Once you have completed a module and wish to unsubscribe simply follow the steps outlined below, under the ‘How to Unsubscribe?’ tab.

  • We use positive reward based methods throughout all our training. We use verbal praise and treats to mark and reward desirable behaviour. We encourage the handler to be clear and consistent in all aspects of their training.

  • We’ve filmed the progressive training of our cocker pup, Eddie, during this first crucial period. We explain all the do’s and don’ts, including when and how to expose your pup to certain aspects of life. From socialising, play and bonding sessions to working through all the training fundamentals. We take you through everything that can be achieved during this critical learning stage. You’ll see how we progress with Eddie week by week, not only demonstrating the methods and techniques we use, but also explaining the learning process behind them. You’ll also gain full insight into how we respond when things don’t go to plan, describing what to expect in certain situations. We show you how to keep the training journey more linear and progressive, making it fun, positive and efficient.

    This is positive, realistic and spaniel-specific training!

  • Once you have completed the SpanielPro series, you may wonder what comes next. We will be adding further videos which focus on training specific aspects such as introduction to the sound of shot; and more advanced retrieving scenarios. These will be stand-alone videos which you can access individually.

  • We have created a Breeder’s Module to allow breeders to grant access to the first video (week 8) for free. This helps to ensure pups have the best possible start in their new homes and includes aspects such as bonding and starting to build a routine. Contact us for an individual litter code which can be shared with your new pup owners

  • We anticipate that the SpanielPro training videos are comprehensive enough to cover all your main training needs within the first year. However if you feel it would be beneficial to have some bespoke input we can arrange for an online training consultation. Please e-mail us for more information on this.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time and all upcoming payments will be automatically canceled.

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    Log into your customer account.

    Click Account, then click Digital products or Subscriptions.

    Click the digital product you want to cancel.

    If you have remaining payments, click Go manage subscription. Otherwise, move to the next step.

    Click Cancel subscription, then click Cancel subscription again to confirm.

    Once you have unsubscribed you will still have access to your customer account.