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Develop Your Dog’s Natural Instincts

At Mel Newton Dog Training, our gun dog training classes in Swaffham and the neighbouring areas are designed to harness and refine the natural instincts of gun dog breeds, whether they are working dogs or family companions. These engaging and structured sessions focus on key skills such as steadiness, retrieving, directional work, recall to heel, and obedience progressions.

Mel’s gun dog training classes are fun, friendly, and developmental, providing exercises that you can easily replicate at home or on walks to reinforce training. If your dog loves retrieving, enrol on our gun dog training programme.

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What to Expect from Our Gun Dog Classes

During our six-week programme, your dog will learn:

✓ Retrieve Work: Mastering marked, memory, blind, and directional retrieves to build precision and confidence.

✓ Stop Whistle Training: Teach your dog to pause and focus on command.

✓ Recall to Heel: Strengthening focus and off-lead control.

✓ Steadiness & Obedience Progressions: Improving self-control around distractions.

✓ Engagement & Fun Activities: Training in an interactive, rewarding way that keeps dogs motivated.


Our training locations in Foulden, Swaffham, and Attleborough provide safe and varied environments for your dog to learn and develop their skills effectively.

Why Train with Mel Newton Dog Training?

✓ Qualified & Experienced: With five years of professional experience and a background in teaching, Mel knows how to bring out the best in both dogs and owners.

✓ Bespoke Training Approach: Mel tailors each session to your dog’s personality and learning style, ensuring steady and lasting progress.

✓ Purpose-Built Training Locations: Providing gun dog training in Norfolk across three secure field locations, featuring varied terrain that replicates real-world retrieving conditions.

✓ Passionate & Dedicated: As a dog owner with six gun dog breeds (Labradors, Cockers, Sprockers, and Springer Spaniels), Mel understands these breeds inside out and is committed to helping them thrive.

✓ Trusted by Veterinary Professionals: We work closely with local vets and behaviourists, ensuring that training is both effective and welfare-focused.

Who Can Join Our Gun Dog Classes?

✓ Any gun dog breed or mix with a natural instinct for retrieving
✓ Owners looking to develop their dog’s skills for working, sport, or fun

💰 Course Details:

📅 Duration: 6-week programme

⏳ Session Length: 90 minutes

💵 Cost: £180 per dog


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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does my dog need to be a working gun dog to attend?


A. No! Our training is open to all gun dog breeds and mixes who enjoy retrieving!

Q. What if my dog has never done gun dog training before?


A. That’s absolutely fine! Mel’s classes are designed to introduce and develop skills at a comfortable pace, ensuring steady progress.

Q. How do I book a place?


A. Simply contact us here to reserve a spot.

Make The Most of Your Gundogs Abilities With Mel Newton Dog Training

Whether you want to engage your dog’s natural abilities, strengthen obedience, or simply have fun with structured training, our gun dog classes in West Norfolk provide everything you need for success.

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