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Gundog Training

Positive and Effective Gundog Training

For all gundog breeds

Everything you need to raise a better gundog

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Group Classes

Join our group sessions at our purpose-built 10-acre training ground near York. Suitable for spaniels and retrievers at all levels, from cementing the basics to field-readiness.

Group Classes

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Displays

We provide dynamic, crowd-friendly gundog demonstrations that showcase the skill and connection between dog and handler. Seen at major shows across the UK.

Displays

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At Stud

Access to award-winning sires with proven pedigrees and working track records. Available for natural or AI matings, with full health documentation.

At Stud

Training grounded in experience

Led by Kennel Club Accredited Instructors, Ryan and Alison Kay, FarlaVale brings decades of field experience, media recognition and displays, with a practical approach built around the working dog lifestyle.

About us

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Kennel Club-accredited instruction

Decades of field experience

Recognised gundog columnist

Demonstrations at major shows

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Train anytime, anywhere

Introducing SpanielPro, our step-by-step online video training built around real-world gundog handling. Whether you're raising a spaniel pup or working on advanced retrieves, our programme gives you everything you need.

SpanielPro

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