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TO THE GIRLS WITH GUNDOGS CLUB

WELCOME

The ultimate gathering place for like-minded ladies across the UK who share a passion for gundogs and the great outdoors.

Our club is a vibrant community where you can connect with fellow enthusiasts, share valuable tips and tricks, and embark on exciting training days led by top trainers. But that's not all – as a member, you'll also enjoy access to member exclusive group chats, merchandise and engaging webinars that will further enrich your gundog journey. 

WELCOME

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Group of Girls with Gundogs with trainer Sam Thatcher. Credit Yellow Hound Photography

ABOUT THE GIRLS WITH GUNDOG CLUB

At The Girls with Gundogs club, our ethos is rooted in the spirit of camaraderie and shared passion. We are a community of like-minded ladies who come together to celebrate the unique bond between women and their gundogs. Our club is built on the principles of no judgement, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of their experience level.

 

Whether you're just starting your journey with gundogs or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find a place here to learn, grow, and have fun. We embrace all breeds and cherish the diversity they bring to our club. Our commitment to a friendly and supportive atmosphere ensures that every member can thrive in their pursuit of gundog excellence. Join us, and be a part of a community that shares the joy of learning, growing, and bonding with our incredible canine companions.

Group of Girls with Gundogs with trainer Sam Thatcher. Credit Yellow Hound Photography
Founder of The Girls with Gundogs Club Eden with her labrador
Group of women in a field with their labradors. Credit Megan Williams Photography
Founder of The Girls with Gundogs Club Eden with her labrador
Founder of The Girls with Gundogs Club Eden with her labrador

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER

I have grown up with family dogs all my life. Firstly, an ex-racing greyhound, a gentle giant in every sense. After he passed, the family took a different direction and chose a Border Terrier, a breed full of character. However, my love for Labradors started in my early years, thanks to my grandparents' two wonderful black Labs, Snip and Zola. In February 2021, I finally welcomed Copper into my life, knowing I wanted to embark on gundog training with him.

 

Initially, finding a local, in-person training group proved challenging. So, I turned to YouTube and other online resources, teaching Copper the basics: sit, stay, down, and more, all while incorporating enjoyable retrieves into our sessions. Around the age of 10 months, we began attending a weekly group session, which greatly improved Copper's steadiness and ability to work around other dogs, but I didn’t feel very comfortable speaking out as the large majority in my group were men, very much my senior. I decided to reach out online as I had started an Instagram account to document Coppers journey. I initially posted a story on our account asking if any other ladies training either pets or working gundogs would like to join a group chat to discuss training tips and support one another. The group soon began to fill and so I created an Instagram page for us to post our photos and so The Girls with Gundogs Club was born.

 

In our first year we accomplished so much; a number of really successful club led training days, a strong and supportive community all across the UK and even further afield, created strong relationships with some incredible small and large businesses who have been an incredible support to us through sponsorship and advice. But the biggest joy has been seeing our dogs go from strength to strength.We run on the ethos that no question is a stupid question and that we don’t judge each other, just support in any way we can and this has led to great success within our group. Our members get exclusive merchandise, discount codes from a number of small and large businesses, regional group chats to talk to other women in their area and priority booking of all Girls with Gundogs training days and events. This community wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible team I have helping me and the wonderful women that make up our members.

Founder of The Girls with Gundogs Club Eden with her labrador
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BOOK AN EVENT

It's our pleasure to welcome professional trainers in all areas of the country, with regional co-ordinators hosting events regularly right throughout the year. 

We are proud to host fun, friendly events for all ages, abilities, breeds and interests. Please use our events page to find upcoming events in your area, or to contact your local rep. 

A brown and white springer spaniel being sent for a retrieve by its lady owner. Credit Field and Fell Photography

BOOK AN EVENT

It's our pleasure to welcome professional trainers in all areas of the country, with regional co-ordinators hosting events regularly right throughout the year. 

We are proud to host fun, friendly events for all ages, abilities, breeds and interests. Please use our events page to find upcoming events in your area, or to contact your local rep. 

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Membership Information

We welcome everyone and every breed of dog as gun dog training can be relevant to so many breeds. We provide a kind and judgement free area for everyone to discuss their training, tips, successes and struggles.

 

If you would like to join us, please fill out this form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible!

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