top of page
4V4A5731.jpg
Welcome to Kirkbourne Spaniels

Train to Win

TWICE HONOURED GUNDOG TRAINER OF THE YEAR IN THE UK
D_-2149.jpg
D_-1562.jpg
About ​Kirkbourne Spaniels

From Puppies to Champions

Kirkbourne Spaniels is one of the largest independently owned gundog clubs in the UK, offering comprehensive training for all gundog breeds and crossbreeds. Our programs range from puppy basics to advanced competition and trialing levels. We emphasize the joy of a well-trained dog, focusing on natural instincts and effective handler commands to foster a strong team dynamic.

Website cover picture.png
Dummies
Photoroom-20241129_123353.png
Kirkbourne Leads
20241015_115301.jpg
Clothing
Launcher Equipment
Dog Training

PUPPY CLASSES

Prepare young pups for novice training in a fun, outdoor setting. Socialize, play, and learn basic commands alongside new handlers.

See More...

PUPPY CLASSES

Dog Training

TRAINING DAYS

Monthly full-day training events across Yorkshire. From novice to advanced levels, build confidence with structured sessions and professional advice from dedicated trainers. Discover more and book your spot here!

See More...

TRAINING DAYS

Dog Training

1-2-1 LESSONS

Discover tailored one-to-one dog training at Kirkbourne Spaniels in Doncaster. Perfect your handling skills and achieve clear goals on our dedicated training grounds.

See More...

1-2-1 LESSONS

Dog Training

GROUP LESSONS

Group training sessions in Doncaster and Leeds (Adel). Choose from novice to advanced classes at regular sessions. View our calendar for details and join us for just £12 per session.

See More...

GROUP LESSONS

Dog Training

TRAIN TO WIN

The TRAIN TO WIN program ensures handlers and dogs achieve competence and partnership through Bronze, Silver and Gold assessments. Available exclusively to club members, with manuals and assessments detailed at training classes and online.

See More...

TRAIN TO WIN

Kirkbourne Training Programs

Kirkbourne Memberships

For access to all our weekly training classes

For just £25 a year, our membership provides access to a wide range of programs, from puppy basics to advanced competition and trialing levels. We emphasize the joy of a well-trained dog, focusing on natural instincts and effective handler commands to foster a strong team dynamic. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to nurturing the unique bond between handlers and their dogs.

Best Value

Kirkbourne Membership - Annual

£25

25

Every year

Membership to join the club and enjoy our weekly training sessions.

Valid until canceled

Yearly Membership

Booking of unlimited weekly training for £15 per session

Members only access to our Facebook training community

Early access to training and events before public release

Discounted training prices for members on full training days

Selected monthly offers on training gear

Monthly online Q&A Session with Darren Kirk

22 long blanks for Launcher
22 long blanks for Launcher
£15.95
22 Short Blanks
22 Short Blanks
£9.49
22 Starting pistol
22 Starting pistol
£49.00
4 Digit Number Hand Tally Click Counter
4 Digit Number Hand Tally Click Counter
£7.90
Acme ALPHA whistle 210.5
Acme ALPHA whistle 210.5
£9.95
Acme ALPHA whistle 211.5
Acme ALPHA whistle 211.5
£9.95
Acme classic 210.5 whistle
Acme classic 210.5 whistle
£9.95
Acme classic 211.5 whistle
Acme classic 211.5 whistle
£9.95
Kirkbourne Recommended Products
Dog Training

THE LIBRARY

Visit our library to discover articles relating to everything gundog training, shoot etiquette, members stories and so much more.

See More...

THE LIBRARY

Dog Training

Calendar

See all events and training available with Kirkbourne

See More...

Calendar

Dog Training

Game Fairs and Events

Kirkbourne Spaniels Can Come To You, at one show alone we saw over 500 dogs enter one of our game fair events. Our aim is to bring new people into our sport and on request we can hold junior events too.

See More...

Game Fairs and Events

Dog Training

National Gundog Competition

Kirkbourne's own and original National Gundog Competition, with teams completing 'in the field' scenarios over 2 days to become the Kirkbourne National Team Champions.

See More...

National Gundog Competition

Kirkbourne Keeps Growing

Kirkbourne Keeps Growing

Taking the Lead in Gundog training on line Kirkbourne keep on growing with so much to offer in 2026. Our on line training program designed just for you not just some copy and paste standard paper. We get you to fill in the information, send us vid clips and then from there we build you a plan each week for you to follow. We have had some great success with our programs and seen novice dogs push onto the intermediate and more. We are so excited about them. We have limited places to ensure we...

Read More...

Spaniel Day coming up 14th February

Spaniel Day coming up 14th February

We will be adding a spaniel day with kirkbourne very soon dont miss this great opportunity for your dog followed with a mock working test.

Read More...

What Can Your Dog See...and How?

What Can Your Dog See...and How?

There are may theories and ideas among dog owners and trainers about what a dog can see and how, particularly relating to colour. I...

Read More...

Intermediate Sunday

Intermediate Sunday

We are doing so well with our new classes both novice and intermediate we may need to start a waiting list it's gone crazy, think it's...

Read More...

Kirkbourne Latest News

Training for your Diary 2026

We have so much happening at Kirkbourne, why not add these to the Diary, if you don't want to join in you could be an helper for us, just let Darren know and he will find you a job for one of the days. 10th February Free to members only Question and Answers on line 14th February Spaniel day bronze or above level with a bolt on at the end working test 15th February Team selection morning 21st February Novice day 22nd February Bronze assessment 14th March Intermediate training day with a bolt...

Read More...

bottom of page