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Jacqueline Butler
24/03/26 19:34:26
We took our 10-month-old Cockapoo, Annie, to a training session today at Branxholme Gundog Training.
Alistair provided us with practical tools to work with, and his training is truly impressive. He has a deep understanding of dogs and is equally in tune with the owners, focusing on building a strong relationship between dog and handler.
Annie is a very smart and curious dog, and it was great to see her potential coming through. I would highly recommend Alistair’s training. Every dog owner can benefit from gaining the right knowledge to raise a well-trained and balanced dog.
Alistair provided us with practical tools to work with, and his training is truly impressive. He has a deep understanding of dogs and is equally in tune with the owners, focusing on building a strong relationship between dog and handler.
Annie is a very smart and curious dog, and it was great to see her potential coming through. I would highly recommend Alistair’s training. Every dog owner can benefit from gaining the right knowledge to raise a well-trained and balanced dog.
John Castell
12/03/26 13:41:54
My wife and I would like to comment on our experience with Branxholme Gundogs. Our Labrador Ben has just turned 9 months and is obviously needing more stimulation than we have been giving him. After our lesson we have seen a marked improvement with his general behaviour. We have adopted the little daily changes Alistair showed us for lead walking and when off the lead free. It was handy that both of us could attend as well. For the fee of £40 we would certainly recommend a visit. Next time we will have a longer follow up meet in open country.
Jeremy Clarkland
01/03/26 10:29:34
previous entry was from me.. don't know how it got put up as 'Clarkson'!.. predictive typing I suppose on my phone.
Jeremy Clarkson
01/03/26 10:26:51
After our lesson with Alistair last week I would like to post my opinion on the progress that Lachy and myself have experienced in that time. Heel work has improved no end and after changing to slip leash I've binned everything else! Recall is coming along nicely with a more effective whistle that we introduced. Lachlan appears to be happier in my vicinity more than before and isn't as far away on our walks so I can definitely say that he is more under my control off the lead. Happy for everyone I'd say. Thanks Alistair.
Jack Caughey
19/02/26 08:21:07
Having just redeemed my Christmas voucher at Branxholme Gundogs I would like to share my experience briefly.
My working cocker Emma was needing some correction and quickly. At 9 months I suppose they all do but you just worry that things are going to get worse. The simple correction that I learned in the 80 minutes with Alistair has made a tremendous difference. £60 well spent so will definitely be going back for 2nd lesson.
My working cocker Emma was needing some correction and quickly. At 9 months I suppose they all do but you just worry that things are going to get worse. The simple correction that I learned in the 80 minutes with Alistair has made a tremendous difference. £60 well spent so will definitely be going back for 2nd lesson.
Leslie wells Wells
27/01/26 22:12:19
I would like to say thank you very much Alistair. Have taken on board all that you advised and already see improvement with Chip. Will hope things will develop before next lesson. Regards Les
Donna Cook
13/01/26 13:09:15
Thank you for a very informative lesson. Charlie (8 month Black Labrador) is walking to heel like a different dog. His recall is improving as well. I now feel confident enough to walk him where other dogs are and I can do away with going to Dog Parks (saving more money into the bargain). Thanks again.
Alex Mair
09/01/26 15:56:49
just wanted to give positive feedback for Branxholme Gundogs and Alistair.
Archie and I had a good hour of instruction(nearly 1 and a half) and have a much better understanding of what comes next in his training. Cocker 1 year old. Looking forward to next lesson. Alex
Archie and I had a good hour of instruction(nearly 1 and a half) and have a much better understanding of what comes next in his training. Cocker 1 year old. Looking forward to next lesson. Alex
Clare Stobbart
14/10/25 20:00:53
Just wanted to recommend Alistair at Branxholme Gundogs to anyone wanting a refresh of basic skills. Our springer Yankee certainly benefited from the hour spent with Alistair. We don't work him in a gundog capacity but just wanted a more pleasurable walking experience where he came back when we wanted rather than when HE wanted!
Thanks Alistair.
Thanks Alistair.
John Cooper
20/08/25 10:37:29
Our 15 month old retriever had an hour with Alistair and ourselves. His lesson is very concentated with no filler! Our dog reponded well to Alistair and lots of information was imparted which we are now attempting to implement. I would thoroughly recommend as we now have information which we are confident will work in improving his attention and recall (which has been very poor).
mackay@branxholme.com