Seadogs Training Academy
Train the gundog you want to take anywhere
Practical training. Clear guidance. Ongoing support.
You love your dog. You want a well-trained, reliable gundog you can enjoy both in the field and in everyday life.
But knowing what to train, when to train it and how to fix things when they go wrong isn't always easy.
That's where Seadogs Training Academy comes in.
Imagine having a dog who...
✓ Walks nicely without dragging you from A to B
✓ Comes back when you call, even when there are distractions
✓ Stops and listens to you when you need them to
✓ Can work around other dogs, people and exciting distractions
✓ Retrieves with enthusiasm but understands control
✓ Has the foundations needed for life as a working gundog
✓ Is a pleasure to take out, train and work
And imagine having the training guidance you need available whenever you need it, without having to wait for your next training session.
That's what we've created with Seadogs Training Academy.
The problem isn't that your dog is difficult...
Sometimes you simply don't know what to do next.
Gundog training can feel overwhelming. There is so much conflicting advice online, and it's easy to jump from one exercise to another without really understanding how everything fits together.
Maybe your dog is brilliant at home but falls apart around distractions.
Maybe the basics aren't quite as solid as you'd like.
Maybe you're preparing for the shooting season and want to sharpen things up.
Or perhaps you've simply got a dog who has more enthusiasm than manners!
You don't need more random training tips. You need a clear, practical approach that you can follow.
Welcome to Seadogs Training Academy
Your online training hub for building a reliable, well-trained gundog
Seadogs Training Academy gives you access to a growing library of practical training courses, exercises and guidance designed specifically for gundog owners.
You can learn at your own pace, train when it suits you and revisit lessons whenever you need them.
No complicated theory.
No trying to remember everything from a single training session.
Just practical training that you can take out and use with your dog.
What you'll learn inside
Depending on where you and your dog are on your training journey, you'll learn how to:
- Build strong foundations from puppyhood onwards
- Develop a reliable recall
- Improve loose lead walking and heelwork
- Teach your dog to stop and listen
- Introduce and develop the stop whistle
- Build steadiness and self-control
- Improve retrieves
- Introduce directional retrieves
- Work around distractions
- Develop your dog's confidence and focus
- Understand how to progress your training without rushing
- Troubleshoot common training problems
- Know what to work on next
And because the Academy is continually growing, there will always be more training to come.
What's included?
Your Seadogs Training Academy membership
Gundog training courses
Value: £600+
Step-by-step online training covering the skills you and your dog need as you progress.
Puppy training
Value: £60
Build the right foundations from the beginning and avoid creating problems that become harder to fix later.
Loose Lead Walking
Value: £42
Learn how to turn pulling and forging ahead into calm, controlled walking.
Reliable Recall
Value: £36
Build a recall that works beyond the garden and away from distractions.
Placeboard Training
Value: £60
Learn how placeboards can help develop control, steadiness, positioning and focus.
Gundog training exercises and demonstrations for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels
Value: £300+
Practical exercises you can follow with your own dog and revisit whenever you need them.
New training content added regularly
Value: £50+
Your membership continues to grow, so you're not simply buying access to a static course.
Learn at your own pace, whenever you want
Value: Priceless
Watch a lesson, go and train, come back to it later and repeat as often as you need.
Total value: £635+
Your investment: just £19.99 a month
That's less than the cost of a single 1:1 training session.
And unlike a one-off training session, you can keep coming back to the Academy month after month.
“But will it actually work for me and my dog?”
If you're thinking...
“My dog is too old to start.”
No problem. Dogs can learn at any age. The Academy allows you to work at a pace that suits your dog.
“We're complete beginners.”
Perfect. Start with the foundations and build from there.
“We've already done some training.”
Great. Use the Academy to fill the gaps, refresh existing skills and progress to the next level.
“My dog gets distracted easily.”
That's exactly why we focus on building skills progressively rather than expecting your dog to go from zero to perfect in one session.
“I don't have loads of time.”
You don't need hours. Short, focused training sessions can be incredibly effective.
Seadogs Training Academy is for you if...
- You own a gundog breed
- You want a reliable, enjoyable dog
- You want to understand why you're doing each exercise
- You want practical training you can do at home or out in the field
- You're preparing your dog for working or shooting
- You want to improve your everyday obedience
- You want professional guidance without needing to attend a training session every week
Don't just take our word for it...
“The training has given us so much more confidence and helped us understand how to work with our dog rather than simply expecting her to know what we want.”
“We finally have a clear idea of what we should be working on and how to progress it.”
“The biggest difference has been understanding that training doesn't have to be complicated. The simple exercises have made such a difference.”
Training for you and your dog
We believe that successful dog training isn't just about teaching the dog.
It's about teaching the handler too.
You need to understand what you're asking, how to communicate clearly and when to make things easier or harder for your dog.
That's why our approach is practical, progressive and based on helping you become a better trainer for your own dog.
And remember...
Less is more.
You don't need to train your dog for hours.
You need to know what to train, how to train it and when to stop.
Meet your trainers
We're Rob and Julie, the team behind Seadogs Training.
Between us, we have more than 35 years of experience working and training dogs in real shooting environments, with a particular passion for Springer Spaniels and other gundog breeds.
We've spent years training our own dogs, helping clients with theirs and seeing first-hand what works in the real world.
Our aim has always been simple:
To help people build a better relationship with their dogs through training.
We know that every dog and every handler is different. That's why we don't believe in complicated, one-size-fits-all training.
We want to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand your own dog and enjoy training together.
Your dog doesn't need to be perfect.
And neither do you.
You just need to know what to do next.
With Seadogs Training Academy, you'll have practical guidance sitting there whenever you need it.
Start with the basics.
Build your foundations.
Work at your dog's pace.
Come back whenever you need a refresher.
And keep progressing as your dog does.
Ready to get started?
Give yourself and your dog the training support you've been looking for.
Join Seadogs Training Academy today for just £19.99 a month.
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Seadogs Training Academy
Training for you and your dog.