YO61 3EQ, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
gundog, Scentwork & Rally training
Give your dog a job they'll love
Dogs are built to work - to sniff, search and think.
FurryTails' Gundog, Scentwork and Rally classes give your dog a positive outlet for all of that energy, while building a stronger bond between you in the process.
And before you wonder - yes, this includes your dog. You don't need a working breed or any prior experience. These classes are designed for everyday pet dogs and their owners, with Jo's positive, reward-based approach running through everything.
Whether you're just starting out or you've been training with FurryTails for years, there's always something to work on and progress to make.
Gundog, Scentwork & Rally Classes
Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
Designed for everyday families who want to tap into their dog's natural instincts in a fun, positive and controlled way.
This isn't traditional shooting-field training - it's modern, reward-based gundog skills adapted for real life. It's about working with your dog, not against their instincts.
Gundog Training is perfect for:
Puppies from 12 weeks
Spaniels, retrievers and other working breeds
Young dogs, including puppies, needing structure
Rescue dogs needing confidence
Over-excitable dogs needing focus
Any pet dog who loves to sniff, search or retrieve
Your dog will need to be comfortable working around other dogs - if you're unsure, just send me a message and I can advise.
Beginners workshop:
£45
Please note the Beginneres workshop is an upstairs venue
Progression classes:
£20 (progress at your own pace)
Please note this is an upstairs venue
Scentwork
Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
Scentwork is a brilliant activity for all dogs - it provides mental stimulation, a physical workout and reduces stress, creating happy, confident dogs.
And because it's nose-led rather than physically demanding, it's particularly brilliant for older dogs or those needing a gentler form of enrichment.
Scentwork is perfect for:
Puppies from 12 weeks
Older dogs needing low-impact, mental stimulation
Anxious or nervous dogs building confidence
Over-excitable dogs that need to slow down and focus
Any dog who needs more mental enrichment in their day
Suitable from 12 weeks.
Your dog will need to be comfortable working around other dogs - if you're unsure, just send me a message and I can advise.
Beginners workshop: £45
Please note the Beginneres workshop is an upstairs venue
Progression classes: £20 (progress at your own pace, working towards UK Sniffer Dog Bronze & Silver certificates and rosettes)
Rally
Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
Rally
Rally sessions focus on relaxed heel work and practical, fun exercises that build a real foundation of training and behaviour - not quick fixes, but lasting results.
It's a brilliant way to deepen the bond with your dog while giving them the structure and mental stimulation they need.
Rally is perfect for:
Puppies from 12 weeks
Dogs of all ages and breeds
Dogs who need to build focus and work around distractions
Owners looking for a fun, ongoing training activity
Anyone interested in entering Rally trials in the future
Suitable from 12 weeks.
Beginners workshop: £30
Please note the Beginneres workshop is an upstairs venue
Progression classes: £20
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What's GUNDOG TRAINING like?
Claire & Maggie, Beginners Gundog Training for Pet Dogs
"It was a really great session - Abby and Figgy are just brilliant. Abby clearly knows her stuff, and explains what we need to do and more importantly the background and why - which is super helpful."
What's Scentwork Training like?
Sarah & Barney, UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Detection Workshop
"We really enjoyed the UK Sniffer Dog workshop run by Jo. It was fun and relaxed, with a good balance of activities and breaks for the dogs. I’ve been practising what we did at home and looking forward to the next one! Great for building calming, enrichment and focus"
What's it like attending rally ?
Jess and Max, Rally
"I started doing Rally with my German Shorthaired Pointer. He has taken to it amazingly and we both love it. He is a vocal boy and I have found rally has helped him focus more and stay quiet at our other sports, and doing close work with me has improved his distance listening in agility. I also think it has deepened our bond even more. He is always so excited to come to a session and is absolutely exhausted the day after which is saying something! I love our snuggly mornings knowing that he’s had an amazing brain workout and is fulfilled and happy."
