Workinggundogs.co.uk owner Stewart North &
Northglen Gundogs have won over a hundred awards in working tests and field trials, and produced several kennel club stud book entries and field trial winners. It all started in 1995......
1995 ~ Stewart bought his first gundog pup Labrador Retriever Keythorpe Blacknight (Casper) as a typical family pet, and subsequently became interested in gundog training only to acheive some basic obedience!
1997 ~ It wasn't too long before he found himself competing in working tests and winning both novice and open working tests throughout the UK. This success led to an interest in field trials, and in his first shooting season Casper received his first field trial award.
1999 ~ Stewart's second gundog Labrador Retriever Farmclose Meg of Northglen (Susie) achieved even higher success and finished a career with 12 field trial awards.
2004-06 Stewart has captained three winning gundog teams at the prestigious Chatsworth Country Fair, competing with the very best gundog handlers in the UK.
2008 ~ Stewart started training gundogs for clients, and within the first year was soon winning working test awards with his clients gundogs.
2009 ~ Stewart was one of the
Top Gundog Club Trainers having achieved high marks with pass rates,distinctions rates, student number & student progress.
2010 ~ Duchess of Devonshire on behalf of the UK Kennel Club presented Stewart North and Golden Retriever Penmeadhouse Tamar (owned by Mrs. G Clarke.) with a COM in KC Novice Working Test at Chatsworth. This was the first Golden Retriever Stewart had trained.
Our training techniques are producing some excellent working gundogs across a variety of gundog breeds including HPRs Spaniels & Retrievers. A number of students have now started beating, picking up and shooting with their best friend and companion.
Jo Watts ~ Market Bosworth, Leicestershire
"Me and my family are absolutely flabbergasted by the improvement in Ozzy. Walking him (for his 10 minute walks) is an absolute pleasure. My husband took him the day after his lesson and he didn't try to pull once. I've even managed to keep him from pulling with other dogs walking towards us on the lead - I cannot thank you enough!"