Quartering Clinic

Does your gundog naturally hunt but struggle to work in an efficient, controlled "zig-zag" pattern? Are you unsure how the wind impacts your dog's quartering and hunting pattern? Do you have specific quartering questions or challenges you'd like to troubleshoot? Our Quartering Clinic will help you understand the essential "theory" and give you the skills needed to develop a confident, effective quartering pattern.

Our Quartering Clinic, led by Helen, is suitable for… 

• All breeds of gundog that would naturally quarter, such as spaniels and HPRs
• Plus any breed of gundog, including retrievers, that will be worked in the beating line
• Non-working pet gundogs who enjoy hunting and would benefit from learning exercises that encourage them to stay close when they're off lead in the countryside

Our Quartering Clinic will look at...

• Recognising the importance of wind direction and how it influences your dog’s quartering pattern.
• Understanding the different patterns to expect from your dog in relation to the wind.
• Reading your dog’s body language, including the difference between air scenting and ground scenting.
• Hunting exercises to develop a confident and controlled working pattern.
• Recognising your dog’s natural quartering style and refining it for fieldwork.
• Teaching the turn whistle cue to ensure responsiveness and control in hunting environments.
• Troubleshooting common and individual quartering challenges.