Lioslaith Retriever Training
My journey
Lioslaith is Gaelic for Lesley, that's me. I started my gundog journey 12 years ago and I never dreamt it would become such a big part of my life.
My journey began with Flynn a 15-month-old 'part trained' Labrador Retriever. As gundogs are usually trained for one owner, from a pup, it was vital I built a strong bond and relationship based on trust and respect from day one. Flynn taught me so much in the first year together, a true character and the sweetest loving boy.
Blue followed closely behind Flynn, arriving home with me at 7 weeks old, he was beautiful. My first bitch Mya followed and took me on a whole new journey of breeding, which is where the Lioslaith name began. Mya has produced 3 litters, totalling 20 perfect pups.
Two boys from Mya's first and second litters found their way into my heart and home - Rossi and Maverick, who are proving to be very talented.
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My training and my passion lie in getting the best out of you and your dog. Training provides the building blocks for you and your dog to bond through mutual respect. All my training sessions are tailored to you and your dog’s needs. The why, when and how are explained in an easy-to-understand way and at your own pace. All dogs (and owners) are different, and we must respect each dog as an individual.
Pet Retrievers
Do you have a retriever as a family member, do you struggle to keep them entertained and stimulated?
Try Advanced Fetch
A retriever loves to do what it says on the 'TIN' retrieve , fetch!
Whether you are playing with a tennis ball , dummy or frisby you can add levels to the exercises you do with your dog.
We will coach you to enhance the fun you have with your pet and build a strong bond through fun.
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Training options
Lioslaith at Burton Farm
Puppy Training
We can cater for puppies of all ages and breeds. Help you to build strong foundations and give you games and exercises to build a bond and respect between you both.
Gundog Training for Competition
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Are you interested in competing or are already competing in the summer diary of working tests or in field trials?
From Novice hander we do 121 and group sessions. 121 lessons are critical to fine tune your specifics and our group sessions help proof and develop those skills.
In the Field
You may not be interested in comepting your dog but may want a partner for the peg or to join a shoot and pick up. We can help you develope the skills to do either of these or indeed both. There is nothing better than having your own dog to pick the birds your have shot and are taking home fo rdinner or to be an integral part of the team on a shoot day.
PCH - Nuneaton - Mar 2025
Bunty and I really enjoy the training sessions with Lesley. She is passionate about all her dogs and uses positive reinforcement methods to get the best from us both. As well as explaining how to approach the different skills she also uses questioning very carefully to guide me to the correct answers so that I work things out for myself rather than telling me what to do. This is really important to me helping me understand what is required but more importantly enabling me to remember all the commands, hand signals and drills needed to get the best from Bunty. We can’t recommend Lesley enough.
The location where we train is fabulous with lakes, woods, thicket and open terrain for us to work and an excellent cafe, when open, to reward ourselves with afterwards!
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KC - Warwickshire - Jan 2025
Lesley is a natural teacher and is able to share her expertise in the training of Gundogs with clarity. She is skilled at reading dog and human behaviour to truly tailor your progress to that of your ability and the dogs’. With out her patience and skill I would never have had the confidence or ability to work my hot headed dog on a shoot. This season he handled well and we had some great days out together! Thank you for your kindness and patience Lesley.
AS - Leicestershire- Mar 2025
The training that I have received from Lesley, was not only fun, but structured to bring a young dog on, making strong foundations before moving on to the next level.
I have enjoyed many training sessions with Lesley at Burton Lakes. The training ground has a wonderful variety of grass and lakes with varying degrees of difficulty depending on the level you are training towards.
Lesley, is very knowledgeable and experienced in the world of gundogs. I enjoy my lessons with her, and look forward to the next one.
Can’t wait to see you and Mav very soon X
"Gundog training is easy - Its just advanced fetch"
