Taylor made training: Mark and his team provide clear, consistent advice to help owners gain the confidence to build strong relationships with their dogs. The result is happy people and happy hounds. Even though trading is in (small) classes the advice is one to one customised for your dog. The help is not only in class but available on line too. My puppy's training has come on leaps and bounds. The programme is logical and easy to follow. Predicated on sound scientific principles we are set up for success.

René and I met Mark yesterday, we were very impressed with his manner, professionalism and training ethos. He has a special interest in gun dog training using positive reinforcement methods and we feel confident in recommending him for any gun dog training, even if your dog is a pet not intended for work.

I have really enjoyed doing the Acer dog training. I am a trainer myself in NZ and I have become interested in Gun Dog training. Mark explains the steps and with short videos, the course is very informative. The course is well-priced with so much helpful information. My dog Jet, who is a Lurcher have benefitted so much from Marks Gun Dog training.

I was not sure if an online training program would be helpful, so I was thinking about it for a while and eventually I did it. There was lots of useful Information available to start with. Once I started I’ve noticed that my dog started to respond well to the training. After a couple of weeks there was some improvement that has continued, other tasks need more time and are work in progress. I wish I had found this course earlier when he was a puppy. The course is very interactive and you learn more from other people’s comments and questions. Also your questions are answered quickly. I feel supported, listened to and not judge if I am not doing it correctly. Highly recommended!

I feel both my cocker spaniel and I are benefiting from Acer training ……we are slowly improving her focus on me which helps with everything! I love the structure of the training. It’s great to be able to go at your own pace and revisit aspects of training until you’re confident it’s going in the right direction. Its so beneficial to be able to access the course on my phone and have a quick reminder by looking at one of Marks videos before getting out of my car to train.The Help and Support page is brilliant……. we all have similar problems and Marks replies are always helpful and informative. Although this is my fourth dog I’m a first time cocker owner and wish I’d discovered this training when she was a few months old but it’s never too late to learn and improve!

Before signing up to Acer Gundogs with Mark, Remi - WCS, was a well behaved puppy and knew how to do basic retrieves but I felt we lacked a fun connection during our training and heading into adolescence she was developing a real attitude which was starting to affect pretty much all aspects of training and ultimately my confidence with her and I wasn’t really sure how to improve it. Now with Mark’s online lessons that connection is more than I could have asked for and all areas of her training and behaviour are improving thanks to his programme. Today I really realised how much the training with Acer has benefitted us both. Her loose lead walking had really improved, she was listening to all of my commands whilst still having the time of her life and nothing about our walk felt stressful and we both went home very satisfied. It’s easy to feel bad about training when it’s not always going right and before signing up with Acer Gundogs I was always expecting too much too quickly from her but Mark’s online training and modules are broken down into small steps with short videos and descriptions. I love that I can take the course at my own pace and revisit sections if and when I need to. It also means I don’t rush and only move on to the next lesson when I’m happy with the results from the previous one. I’m so grateful I signed up with Mark, not only are the training videos great but the online forum is so supportive, both when you’re having a good day or a bad day. Mark always gets back to you when you’re facing any problems, with any aspects of training, and very quickly! I only signed up 3 months ago but the improvements I’ve seen in that short time have been so much more than I expected. I have one very happy pup and I am one very happy and proud owner!

when l got my high energy working cocker Harley l searched the internet looking for a gundog trainer who could help me train him. I came across the Acer site and was very impressed by what l read on the site. I enrolled Harley into the Saturday puppy class with Tori & occasionally Russ teaching us. The training was I a field which was much better for training than being in a hall, reward based and most of all fun for both the puppies & owners. The team were very helpful & knowledgeable with any questions or problems l had. After a few months Harley passed his puppy test and we moved up to Beginners gundog class on a Sunday with Gemma. We look forward to our Sunday morning lessons with her which again are varied, informative & fun for both dog & owner. Everyone is so friendly & approachable at Acer, so if your looking for a first class training establishment whether for pet or gundog which gets results l ca highly recommend Acer.

I have been attending training with Acer for about 3 months with my dog Finn (7.5 months old). It has been great, it’s really friendly, well structured and professional. All the trainers are very knowledgeable and very accommodating to any situation to make sure you get the most out of the classes. It has also been great opportunity to meet lots of other dogs and owners.

As a first time dog owner, I was keen to get it right with my lab puppy, Ruby. I asked around for recommendations and Acer came highly recommended by both my veterinarian and a friend of mine who is a veterinarian. I started training with Ruby as soon as she had all her jabs and it's been hugely beneficial to her and our family. She's not even eight months old, and everybody comments on what a well behaved dog she is. We've worked with Russ and Gemma and they have both given me so much knowledge about training my dog, as well as encouragement and tips on advancing her to the next level. I especially like how all the training is focused on positive reinforcement and rewards for good behaviour. The atmosphere in the training sessions is always fun and light, and Ruby and I look forward to our sessions every week. I feel supported both during and outside of lessons: the trainers answer questions via social media outside of class, which is great! I highly recommend Acer to any dog owner - you won't be disappointed!

A friend introduced me to Acer Gundog Training, I look forward to going training every week, Alfie’s training is coming on well, the classes are well structured, the trainers are great and it’s as much a social for the dog as it is me! Great bunch of people, would highly recommend..

I have been coming to Acer Gundog Training for 5 months now with my working cocker spaniel, Jasper. When searching for suitable training, I was looking for an approach which fostered my dog's natural instincts and provided strategies to keep his active mind occupied. At Acer, I discovered just that. The modern, positive reinforcement methods implemented at Acer sets them aside from other, more traditional gundog trainers. The outdoor locations used at Acer provide a realistic venue for owners and their dogs to train in. This is unlike an indoor facility lacking in real-life distractions, such as a village hall, used by many other dog trainers. From my first one-to-one session with Mark, I knew that I had made the right decision to train with Acer. He was able to provide a range of effective strategies. I was particularly impressed with Mark's patience and commitment to developing Jasper's focus. My current class is run by Russ and his friendly, welcoming approach makes sessions engaging and enjoyable for us both. Due to owning a working cocker himself, I have always felt that Russ fully understands the nature of the breed and has therefore been able to support Jasper's development. The sessions have provided me with the skills and tools necessary to develop everything from basic obedience, progressing towards more specific gundog activities such as retrieving. Since coming to classes, I have seen remarkable progress in Jasper. Although he still has lots to learn, I know the whole team at Acer will be there to support us every step of the way. Whether you are intending on working your dog, or simply looking for training to develop your dog's obedience and natural instincts, I would not hesitate to recommend Acer Gundog Training!

What an experience! with a friendly atmosphere Mark and his team have completely changed the way Myself and my dog approach any situation. If you are thinking of working your dog or just want a well behaved family pet I highly recommend Acer.

Highly recommend Acer! I have been attending the Puppy Class at Bourn and the sessions are very well organised and friendly. The trainers are great, we learn something new every week and Piper has come on so well!

Myself and Koda have been attending the puppy classes for the past 4 weeks. The classes are fantastic! Russ is very knowledgeable as well as able to make the classes interesting and fun (tea and coffee is a bonus!). I would highly recommend Acer for training. I can’t wait to continue Koda’s working career with Acer!

We’ve been taking Bobby to training at Acer for 3 months now. Couldn’t recommend it enough. It’s a very friendly and relaxed environment. The progress bobby has made in 3 months is brilliant. We will continue training with acer!

We started going to Acer training puppy class with our yellow lab Jackson when he was 4 months old. All the trainers we have met have been really friendly and supportive but also good fun. Mel is our trainer on a Saturday lunchtime and she is great. Mel is obviously knowledgable and runs the class really well with a sense of fun and expertise combines, Jackson loves ‘going to school’ and he has learnt loads as have I. It is a really enjoyable hour training session which flies past. I would highly recommend all the team at Acer

We really enjoy our classes at Acer! Very positive and fun training and keeps us on our toes and progressing. Thanks Acer.

I was so stressed by the behaviour of my 14 month old labradoodle I was stating to avoid taking him out. Running off, chasing sheep, chasing rabbits, not listening, not looking at me etc. Then I found Mark and Emma. I’ve had just seven 1:1 lessons and my whole relationship with Monty has changed. He has focus and wants to work and please me. His impulse control and ability to be calm has improved beyond belief. We still walk with a long line, just in case that rabbit or pussy cat decides to test Monty, but we both enjoy our walks now, with lots of play to keep his engagement and focus on me instead of the environment. We managed a 1 minute stay last week and that was in a field with other dogs around. We will soon be starting group lessons now his focus is much better. I can’t recommend Acer Gundogs enough. But please remember there is no magic wand. It takes time and effort EVERYDAY not just once a week at training. But if you can do this you will enjoy your dog and your dog will enjoy you 🐕

My lovely Labrador is 14 months old. We have been attending classes with Acer for nearly a year and she has progressed through Puppy and Beginner Classes and is just about to move to Junior. Coming to class is a pleasure both for her and me. I’ve learned so much and so has she. It gives me ideas of things to practise at home and also fulfils her desire to learn. Hence, she is becoming a wonderful, well balanced but still spirited companion. She still has her moments (do Labs ever grow up?) but apart from the odd bit of chewed post and stolen food she is fabulous to be with and a huge amount of that is down to the leadership in training given by the team at Acer.

After 7 months of training with Acer, Lucy Labrador is completely unrecognisable (for the better of course) and I couldn't be happier! Of course training is always ongoing but when hard work is teamed up with such fun - the results are there to see.

We started classes with Acer when Archie was 6 months old, planning to do one or two blocks of classes in order to get some training for a very active pup - 18 months later & we are still coming to classes! We have most recently been in a class led by Mel & the structure of being with one trainer has worked so well for us as Archie is a dog who loves routine. Mel has built up a knowledge of the individual dogs & can offer really helpful advice. Archie enjoys classes so much - he is always exhausted on Saturday afternoons after being challenged in such a fun way. It is so rewarding to see how well he has progressed & also how I have learnt how to work with him.

We have been coming to Acer Gundog training with our Gordon Setter Margot since she was a tiny puppy. We knew from having a Gordon before that setters can be difficult to train, so wanted to get things right first time. Mel’s classes are always fun and varied are an excellent way to socialise our dog. Mel shows us how to work the dogs mentally, giving us tips to continue our training at home during the week. Acer have been great with breed specific advice and have helped us to understand what motivates Margot. We are now in the next class and still learning every week.

Before choosing our puppy, we looked at Welsh springers and Brittany spaniels but for various reasons we decided to go with a small type Working Cocker. From the day we collected her, I thought our pup had a lot of potential, and she proved it by sailing through her basic training at a local general obedience school. As a result, I figured that I had best find a specialist Gundog school which not only focused on obedience but also on harnessing the breeds natural hunting instinct and willingness to please. I heard of Acer through a work colleague who had a very well behaved Labrador, and after contacting Acer, I signed up for Beginner Gundog lessons. At 5 months old, I thought my pup might find the experience of learning in an open field with lots of distractions overwhelming, but she proved me wrong and responded extremely well to the rewards based training that Acer promotes. The spaniel classes which Acer have been running over the past 6 or so months have really helped my dog to excel and allowed me to learn from a dedicated trainer who really understands a spaniels view of the world. These lessons have also allowed me to talk to other spaniel owners about the day to day spaniel related issues and experiences we all encounter at some point or another. If you have a Gundog and you want it to be obedient as well as have a sense of purpose, then I’d highly recommend Acer.

Really well planned lessons, very chilled but results achieved in a friendly positive way. Class mates all friendly wanting the same from the classes. Would recommend these classes to you and your gundog.

Training with Russ has made all the difference to living with Margot (crazy GWP). Whilst I have no ambition to use Margot as a gun dog, the training techniques keep her brain exercised. I am gradually learning how to train her and keep her stimulated, so that she doesn’t constantly make her own entertainment (ie. ransack the house).

I’d definitely recommend Acer Gundog training. After a few individual lessons with Russ, we’ve been attending Emma’s beginner Gundog classes since July of this year. Winston is a big, friendly, boisterous 22 month black working Labrador- and I’ve never had a dog before - but I feel I’ve finally found somewhere where Mark and the other trainers don’t make me feel like there is something wrong with us. Russell was spot on in his initial assessment of us and offered encouragement whilst highlighting areas where we were going wrong. Emma’s classes focus on training me and harnessing his natural abilities to bring out the best in him. She is an incredibly kind, knowledgeable and encouraging trainer and we both really enjoy her classes. Other class members are also friendly and welcoming, and although we drive a fair way to get there, it is always well worth it. I finally feel we’re going in the right direction and are able to give Winston the training he needs to really thrive and us the family dog we hoped for.

Kind, compassionate, professional and listen to your needs and questions. They support you and go the extra mile. They have been transformational to me and my lovely head strong beautiful hound. Could not rate high enough. Simply amazing.

We had been taking Cali (our Vizsla) to some different training classes, and a few people had mentioned specific gundog training classes with Acer so thought we would try it out. We joined the beginner class and was pleased to see it was a reasonably small class of 6, and even more pleased that it seemed that the other dogs were all different levels of ability so we fitted right in with our full of life pup! The classes gave us smart training tops, even small hints of how to keep our dog focused on us when out walking, and how to use every day walks for training. Clicker training was beneficial and we started with the basics again and the classes allowed us to increase the difficulty on the easy things. Classes are fun, well structured, trainers are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We have just been promoted into the junior gundog class and the basics we learned on beginner have set us up well. We, and Cali, look forward to what we're going to be doing every week Thoroughly recommend!

The reason I chose Acer Gundog training is because I wanted trainers with experience of working cocker spaniels. I cannot recommend them enough! The staff are extremely friendly and highly knowledgeable. Lessons are structured very well and are fun. Each topic has several learning layers, this is great as it allows everyone in the class to work at your own dogs ability without feeling rushed. You will be taught all the layers so you have homework to practice. I first joined the Puppy Gundog Class when Fia was 13 weeks old, after 6 weeks we were promoted up to the Beginner Gundog Class. The classes are made up of 6 dogs with similar levels of experience, this is fantastic as it allows you to grow together as a group and create friendships. I had never used clicker training before, but this has proven to be a very useful tool with smart pups! You are taught tips, focus exercises and lots more to help you day to day. Thank you to Mark, Russ and Emma for everything so far! I look forward to carrying on Fia’s journey at Acer Gundogs. Highly recommend!

· I’ve heard great things about Acer and have some knowledge of them as I run a local doggy daycare and the Acer team/clients spent some time with us last year for a dog swimming/scurry event! We looked online, followed their information and booked our pre class consultation.... yes this seems expensive BUT it was the best money I have spent. I feel confident in general training dogs in my profession but for me, new and experienced dog owners I would say it was so worth it. Working with dogs all day and having run our own puppy classes before I felt somewhat prepared BUT the advice was targeted to us, our weaknesses and strengths and so useful. I love that the team was able to capture my style and help me to refocus on the dog in front of me rather than comparing to my training journey in the past. I felt listened to, techniques tailored to me, with slight amendments and suggestions that would work for me and my dog. Honestly it’s so worth it! Moving on to my first class it was well structured, again the trainer spent time with each individual party and gave support and praise... it was a great experience and I can’t wait for more... Thankyou Acer.... highly recommend.

We have been bringing Billy our GSP to gundog puppy classes since he was 10 weeks old, after having our at home visit from Russ. We felt completely at ease and he gave us some starter activities to get Billy used to training whistles and clickers. Our puppy classes are taught by Mel who has been amazing with her advice and guidance not only about class matters but also with any issues we have been having during the week at home with Billy, we have seen Billy improve week on week. Mel is calm and patient and makes us all feel like we can achieve our gundog levels, even when the puppies are having a mad day! She is never without a smile even in the rain. We are so glad to be keeping Mel as our beginning gundog class’s teacher after we graduated puppy classes last week. It is so good to meet other puppy/dog owners going through the same stages as us and to be able to share each week and so important for Billy to make puppy/dog friends. We all look forward to our Saturday classes at Bourne, classes are so much fun and we love to take home what we have learnt and practice during the week, and we could not recommend Acre and their team enough.

I found Acer Gundog Training via Facebook, and after checking out their website, thought they looked right to hopefully help me with my 3 year-old golden retriever, Alfie, who needed some 'reminders' about his recall training! And I was correct! After a prompt response to my enquiry, Mark and I had a one-to-one initial session where he listened carefully to my concerns and needs, and after which he sent me a comprehensive summary of our meeting with a clear structured plan. He was patient and non-judgemental, encouraging and thorough. We followed this up with a one one-to-one session together with Alfie, where I was given masses of clear advice, encouragement and instructions with activities to work on with Alfie at home. Following the session, I have definitely seen an improvement in Alfie's response to me generally, as well as his recall. We are not in any way perfect yet, but as Mark stressed, it is all to do with practice and he definitely gave me the tools, advice and structure to make progress. I highly recommend Mark and Acer - all the staff were really friendly and helpful, and even though I don't intend Alfie to be a gundog, they were there to help me. I only wish I had found them earlier! Thank you, Mark!

Mark is really knowledgeable offered great support in the training (and ongoing) with our Springer Spaniel puppy! He gives good clear direction and information that we have used. Definitely recommend this service. Looking forward to attending group sessions.

Love the elastic walking and I’ve never come across that before so excited for other bits in the course that I’m positive will be new and mind blowing to me! Loving it so far! As a qualified dog trainer with IMDT I approached Mark as I am increasingly becoming interested in the gun dog world. I thought his online beginners Gun dog course would be a good place to start. I’ve only done Week 1 so far and it hasn’t disappointed. Looking forward to learning more about the Gun dog world from Mark on this fantastic accessible for all course

During the lockdown we had been struggling with our 10 month old Lab as she pulled on the lead. As we were eager to resolve the issue we had a 1-2-1 session with Mark. The training session was brilliant and my partner and I learnt lots in a short space of time. Our lab picked it up almost instantly and with the training plan Mark helped us lay out, we are confident she will be consistently loose lead walking soon! Thanks to Mark for his friendly and helpful advice. I would strongly recommend a 1-2-1 session to anyone struggling with training. We are looking forward to progressing up the classes and learning more!

We are thoroughly enjoying the training sessions immensely. It’s so rewarding that your training methods actually works through positive rewards & kindness - I am definitely noticing week on week how eager Watson ( Welsh Springer 14 weeks old) is to keep learning through this method of training. His recall is excellent & already tuned in with the whistle too. Highly recommend - thank you Acer x

We have had such a fantastic experience up to now with Acer and have both hugely enjoyed training Hugh (and ourselves!) Nicole is a brilliant source of kind help, support and limitless patience!

Recently joined the puppy classes with our new puppy and really enjoying the training with Acer. Learning so much and really liking the positive training methods they teach. Finding good gundog trainers with a breed considered a minority Spaniel is not always easy but Acer have been brilliant. They are knowledgeable, friendly and there is great support in and outside of class and I now wish I had had this experience years ago when I started training my other dog for the field!

My chocolate Labrador and I have just completed our 4th week of puppy training at Steeple Morden. Mark is a very patient coach.......he needs to be for my boisterous 5 monther. Great fun and learning loads.

Really pleased that we chose Acer Gundog training for our Springer Spaniel Gordi. I knew the basics but I have learnt a huge amount more already. Within 4 weeks only of puppy training class, the online course and homework our 6 month puppy is so switched on and improving in leaps and bounds. Mark, our trainer at Acer, is so knowledgeable about specific breeds and adapts to different dogs, and very patient with the owners! I can't wait to continue onto the more advanced classes with Gordi.

Having just gone through the puppy Gundog class, I truly couldn’t recommend it highly enough ! We’ve seen fantastic results from Mark’s clear and fun training sessions. It’s far exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to getting started with the beginner Gundog classes.

I have just completed the 6 week Gundog puppy training classes with my Hungarian vizsla puppy, Frankie. It has been absolutely brilliant for both of us, we have learnt so much in 6 weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed it too. Mark, our trainer, has been fantastic, he has been so helpful throughout the course, he is very approachable and always happy to answer any questions. All of the training is positive using rewards, and every week builds on the skills you have learnt the week before. Mark explains and demonstrates everything clearly and has also provided online videos and information as part of the course, which is an added bonus! Frankie even enjoyed the videos! I cannot recommend Mark’s course enough, it’s easy to follow, fun, and it is so rewarding to see how far Frankie has come.

I can’t recommend Acer highly enough. After an initial 1 to 1 with Mark, I have been using the online beginner gundog course to train our 5 year old GSP Archie over the summer. He has already achieved so much more than I ever thought possible. The course has been brilliantly constructed, and is so easy to follow. Mark is so friendly and approachable, and always available to provide advice and support when you need it. I can’t wait for Archie to join the group classes now, and see just what he can go on to achieve

We have just completed the Puppy Course and really enjoyed it. Our pup was due to start in January, which was delayed due to restrictions, so we were fortunate enough to have access to the online video content. Working through that, following a 1:1 with Mel last December, has really helped teach us the principles we need to train our pup. Hellen has been our trainer in our group sessions and is so friendly and reassuring, clear and easy to understand, and really wants to help you get the best from your dog. The support from the client Facebook page has been so welcomed too, Mark has always been there to offer advice when it's needed. We would recommend Acer Gundog Training to anyone looking for puppy training.

I've been extremely pleased with the progress being made at Acer Gundog Training. We have attempted other types of training, not been a patch on the programme created at Acer. Mel our trainer is great and has perfected telling me what I'm doing wrong in the most diplomatic way. Notice I said me and not my ESS Smithy. He's already got this all sussed out! So glad we got involved with Acer, no regrets and looking forward to seeing how far Smithy and I can go. Cannot recommend enough!

I have just completed the 90 transformation training course with my cocker spaniel Dexter. I can’t thank Mark enough for patiently guiding us through this course and I feel much more confident when out and about. The added bonus was having the online videos so you could make sure you were still training correctly between lessons. I cannot recommend Mark and Acer Gundog Training enough. Best thing me and Dexter have ever done.

I can not recommend Acer Gundog Training enough! Mark and all the team at acer have made the past two years training so easy to understand and such knowledge to answer all my questions ive ever had! After the last two years training with my cocker spaniel Remy he has improved so much and i have to put that down to all the staff that have helped me! I cant wait to use all the skills we have learnt since being at acer and put them to good use!

Such a great place to train. With online videos, weekly classes, helpful instructors and an active members Facebook group you really are set up for success. We train with Mel and she’s always armed with great advice and lots of different toys and aids for you to try. She is highly supportive and encouraging which is just what you need. Would recommend this club to everyone. Thanks so much Mel for all your support!! 🐶

We have completed 2 courses with Acer now, puppy foundation and beginner gundog fieldwork. The classes are small groups (4 in ours) so plenty of time for 1:1 feedback. Sacha has been a superb trainer, always very encouraging and providing great advice, making each class really enjoyable. The online video library is a great resource for going over anything you've forgotten. We are looking forward to starting the junior foundation course shortly. Highly recommended.

Layla loves her sessions with Mel at Acer Gun Dogs.

Both myself and my dog Milo (a Show Cocker) have really enjoyed these classes. The teaching from Mel is excellent and the content and pace of the learning has been ideal. What you learn you can apply each day with your dog It’s also great to meet the other dog owners and their dogs and we’ve a nice spirit within our group. Overall I’d highly recommend these classes to anyone with a gun dog breed. It’s also great to meet the other dog owners and their dogs and we’ve a nice spirit within our group. Overall I’d highly recommend these classes to anyone with a gun dog breed.

Just finished the beginner Gundog class with John who is a great instructor Indie and I had a great time, we've learnt so much,. I took Indie on her frist driven day she was amazing. Thank you

I trained with Acer for a year and went through both the beginners and junior dog training with my puppy Amber. I can really recommend Acer - the trainers are all very friendly and wise with lots of tips and advice to help through the challenging teenage dog months. Amber is now 20 months old and as she matures, I can really see the benefits of the training coming through that I worked hard on with Acer in her first year - I have finally ditched the long line! Thank you to Mark and Mel for all your help and I plan to keep in touch. Picture here of Amber walking to heel with a smile!

Max and I joined Acer when Max was 9 months old. I worried he had some form of dog ADHD (!) as I felt he struggled to focus and seemed hyper active. I did the puppy class and then the 90 day transformation with the wonderful Sasha. I found out That Max was a normal young Labrador with high energy levels.. I just didn’t have the tools to channel his drive and energy, and I had to learn how to get him to focus and settle down when required. I cannot recommend Acer highly enough. Max has improved tremendously and now listens to me and his focus ( usually) is so much better. Max also enjoys his training as he loves being busy ! We still have a way to go with recall issues around distractions but I’m waiting to join the next class and can’t wait! I know Acer can help sort that too !

Can’t recommend Acer enough. Both Mark and Mel have been excellent and a great support. They have taught me so much. I really look forward to our classes and my dog enjoys it as much as I do.

I just want to thank Acer Gundog Training we went from Cambridge to Glasgow stopped every 2hrs found a fabulous pub for lunch where she got chicken breast cooked by chef .. we were in pubs twice a day for two days .. she was amazing .. and sat on a “bonnie” beach while mum (me) had a great break with best friend.. living the dream ! 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 .. thank you Acer Gundog Training 10 months puppy and amazing thanks to you !

Before I started classes, Jessie was always running across the fields to play with other dogs. I honestly thought this was something I would never be able to stop and I would be that person forever apologising and shouting ‘ it’s alright, my dogs friendly’. 😟 Jessie’s steadiness and engagement with me has improved so much that today, on our walk in open fields, she saw dogs several times and stopped and looked back at me EVERY time. When I recalled her, she came back to me before I released her to go and say hello (they were dogs we knew). I have learned so much in class.

Myself and Milly attended a Marks, Memories and Blinds workshop yesterday with Mark and John at Acer Gundog training. Really enjoyable and well worth attending. I would definitely recommend it and Milly loved it. The workshop allowed lots of practice at different types of retrieves and gave Milly the opportunity to hear the sound of a launcher/shot for the first time. Lots of advice and support from Mark and John which was so helpful and reinforced everything Mel has been teaching us in the advanced classes. I can’t recommend Acer Gundog training highly enough. We have been training with them since Milly was a puppy and can’t believe how far she has come. Thank you so much Mark, John and Mel. Looking forward to attending other workshops

Owning an ex-working Springer and not having a full understanding the challenges that might come with it. Working with both Mark and Krissi has help me understand the breed, some of their body language and characteristic. This made the training clearer and help me define the goals or small steps I need to set ourselves to get to our ultimate goal. The information passed over to us and the drills used will help us become better dog handlers going forward. Most important for us was the way Krissi understood Jet’s anxiety with other people. She always ensured she made Jet relaxed in her presence and when he decided to jump the fence after a bird onto the golf course, she ensured the situation was controlled and Jet didn’t feel threatened by stranger chacing/calling to him (we stayed to a longline after that :)). Her knowledge and experience of the breed and her manner of training was perfect for us and what we wanted to achieve from our sessions. We have a long way to go with Jet as some of it will be re-training from pervious owners but I feel I have the tools to make a positive start with him. Our experience from gained Krissi has been great. It’s increased our understanding of some of Jet’s behaviours from being a working dog which helps us with our training. We still have someway to go with Jet, but we have a much better appreciation of what it takes to get us to our ultima Goals with him. Once I’m fully fit with a replacement hip and my mobility is as close to a normal person. I will be looking to go back to Acer Gundog for more training. More for my benefit than Jet’s. For now we will continue to use the videos and tools Krissi showed us and practise in different environments. Jet’s an important part of our family and I want to do right by him. So a huge thanks to Krissi and Mark for sharing their knowledge and support. Many thanks Nic & Jet.

Superb training courses. Started with puppy classes and now in juniors. Excellent trainers making it fun, concise training with great tips and advice. Can’t recommend enough.

The puppy and beginner gundog courses have been an absoulte life line in learning to handle our young Golden Retriever. Such amazing support from trainers Nicole and Mark. Highly recommend Acer Gundog for anyone looking to learn and bond with their gundog. We look forward to doing more courses in the future.

We enrolled on a one to one, six week course, I’m sad to see it end this week! Having been told by another trainer to come back when our dog was calmer-a phone call to Mark to book and the course we undertook and six weeks of grafting we now have a spaniel who settles herself and will walk to heel. Absolutely would 100% ecommend and will enroll in further courses as time allows after we see this season out. Thank you to everyone at Acer.

The two courses we have now completed have been fantastic and we are delighted with the progress Reo is making. The on-line video support is also a great support to reinforce the class learnings.

I​ ​would​ ​just​ ​like​ ​to​ ​say​ ​a​ ​huge​ ​thank​ ​you​ ​for​ ​all​ ​the​ ​help​ ​and​ ​support​ ​both​ ​you​ ​and​ ​Hellen​ ​gave​ ​me​ ​over​ ​the​ ​last​ ​few​ ​weeks.​ ​Both​ ​Widgeon​ ​and​ ​I​ ​have​ ​enjoyed​ ​the​ ​training​ ​sessions​ ​hugely​ ​and​ ​I​ ​am​ ​just​ ​relieved​ ​to​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​continue.​ ​I​ ​feel​ ​the​ ​regime​ ​of​ ​training​ ​you​ ​offer​ ​is​ ​unique.​ ​I​ ​would​ ​not​ ​be​ ​happy​ ​among​ ​a​ ​group​ ​of​ ​French​ ​bulldogs​ ​and​ ​Cavapoos​ ​in​ ​a​ ​regular​ ​dog​ ​training​ ​course.​ ​I​ ​only​ ​wish​ ​I’d​ ​known​ ​about​ ​you​ ​when​ ​Widge​ ​was​ ​a​ ​puppy.

Very clear structure and progression of skills. Fabulous online materials to back up each session. Small groups and indivisualised help and feedback.

We’ve gone from puppy to finishing our beginner improver course (with a merit 🙌) 😁 the progress that our Lab has made is amazing. The online lessons and resources were so useful for the days inbetween lessons, and Mel our instructor was instrumental in helping us with all the various challenges and training needed for gundog. We can’t really sing her praises enough. Can’t wait to come back for the next course.

Took our pointer cross puppy to puppy gundog training with Sarah and he’s come on so much in a short space of time. He’s not an easy pup and Sarah’s been so helpful through the past 6 weeks helping us manage his frustrations around other pups. Looking forward to starting the Beginner gundog foundation course and see what else we can achieve! Thanks so much Acer :)

Back in October 2024 i was about to give up on my new gundog a mixed breed Lab/Cocker, he was a that time 12 months and i had gotten zero progress, no Heel, no reliable recall, no reliable sit, no reliable retrieve even though i regularly attend training here in Denmark. It was beyond frustrating since this is my 7 th dog and I have had fine results before. I would go so far as to call myself an experienced gundog owner. By coincidence I came across your account on Instagram and saw some of your short training tips, tried them on my dog and it seemed to work well. I was at that point truly sceptical towards online training, but really desperate to try another approach to my training so I signed up 🙂 Now fast forward to January 2025, today we passed the “Beginner Gundog Fieldwork Test” with distinction and are still making weekly progress beyond this test. Your approach to layered training, the use of clickers and placeboards has done miracles for my training and the instruction videos are super simple to follow. I am convinced, your online training works for me and my dog.

The course is going really well. I have an 18 month working cocker with an incredibly short attention span and but the bite size approach building week on week is working really well with her. It’s probably taking longer to go through each module than the weekly schedule, I’m spending about 1.5 weeks on each one but it’s really helpful to move at our own pace and learn together. I’m thrilled that she’s learned to recall to the whistle and her steadiness is really improving. We’re having a lot of fun together! I’ve worked with a trainer in person but this has honestly been better as I can rewatch videos and reread the instructions when we both forget what we are doing!

When we started training online with Acer last November we had a dog we literally couldn’t walk anywhere without risk of injury to ourselves or her due to lunging or running off after wildlife. We have trained with Cali consistently since then following the training video steps slowly and carefully. Our tears of frustration finally became tears of happiness when we reached the point last week when I realised we were all enjoying exploring the open countryside for the first time since we got her 18 months ago.

I love the online courses with Mark; they are easy to follow and have great exercises. If you hesitate to sign up, don’t, as it’s great value for the money.

-The Doghouse (Luxembourg)