About Lindsay and her dogs
Lindsay has been working with gundogs for many years, beginning her journey with a Springer x Labrador cross. Today, she shares life with four dogs: two Labradors – Hobbs and Tully – and two Working Cocker Spaniels – Ellie and Maola.
During the shooting season, Lindsay works Hobbs as part of a picking-up team and Ellie on a beating line for a local shoot. She also competes in Kennel Club Working Tests, where her dogs continue to shine: Hobbs placed 1st in Novice and Tully 2nd in Puppy in 2024.
Training approach
Lindsay’s focus is on helping owners with pet gundogs understand how their gundogs learn and how to build a strong, trusting partnership through teamwork.
Using food, toys, play, and the environment, her training style helps pet gundog owners harness their dog’s natural instincts. Through games and structured training, Lindsay supports owners in understanding what motivates their dog – and how to get the best from them.
Her students describe her training as fun, educational, patient and relaxed – but always effective.
Lindsay believes that a happy dog learns best, and that kind, engaging training builds lasting bonds – whether your aim is a confident companion, a working partner, or a competitive gundog.
Gundog experience
Since 2013, Lindsay has been training gundogs to a high level, with a strong track record in both practical work and competition.
Hobbs is trained to Grade 5 and has gained several Working Test placings, along with Working Gundog Certificates on both dummies and game. Ellie has passed Grades 1–4, and Tully has achieved Distinctions in Grades 1–3, currently working towards Grade 4.
Lindsay also helps out at Field Trials and Working Tests and works her dogs regularly on a local shoots throughout the season.
She holds her Kennel Club Field Trials J-Regs Certificate for Spaniels.
Particular breed knowledge
Lindsay specialises in both Retrievers and Hunting Retrievers. She supports owners in understanding their dog’s natural traits and how to work with them – not against them.
By embracing breed-specific instincts, Lindsay helps owners with pet gundogs fulfil their dogs’ mental and physical needs through purposeful, rewarding training.
Services offered
Lindsay is a full instructor for the Gundog Club Grades 1 to 5.
She offers:
- Group classes from Puppy to Advanced (Grade 5)
- 1:1 tailored training
- Support for all gundog breeds and gundog crossbreeds
Qualifications and other achievements
Lindsay is an ABTC-registered Animal Training Instructor and has experience teaching in a general pet dog training school. She has completed the University of Lincoln’s Life Skills for Puppies course and regularly attends courses, seminars and conferences to stay current with best practice.
Contact Lindsay
Lindsay welcomes new students from the Derbyshire Dales and surrounding areas.
She’s here to help you understand your dog, build gundog skills, and create a fun, rewarding bond between you and your four-legged teammate.