BEAR BASICS
CANINE ACADEMY
get back to enjoying walks with your gundog.
For owners dealing with pulling, long-line life, unreliable recall and a dog who gets carried away by the outside world. Four practical days with Nick. A clearer walking plan. Four weeks of support when you take it home.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
GUNDOG BEHAVIOUR SPECIALISTS
FOUR-DAY INTENSIVE
REAL CLIENT RESULTS
WEST YORKSHIRE - IN PERSON
SOUND FAMILIAR?
you just want to go on a nice walk with your dog.
But the long line has become a permanent safety net. The lead can feel like a battle before you have left the gate.
You are looking over your shoulder, watching for the next dog, scent, bird, rabbit or distraction. Once the outside world takes over, it can feel like your dog is no longer part of the conversation with you.
You have tried treats, whistles, classes, videos and bits of advice from every direction. You don't need more things to try. You need a clear plan for the dog in front of you.
More freedom for your dog. more confidence for you.
A better walk starts with understanding what your dog needs, then knowing what to do next.
WHY WALKS STILL FEEL HARD
a better walk is more than a recall cue.
Recall gives your dog safe freedom. But it holds up when fulfilment, clear communication, lead skills and impulse control are working alongside it.Bootcamp brings those pieces together around your dog and the walks you actually want to enjoy.
a clearer system. a dog who stays in the conversation.
WHAT WE WORK ON IN THE BOOTCAMP
the skills that make walks feel different.
Available in person in West Yorkshire, Monday to Thursday, for suitable owner-and-dog combinations.
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recall that works outside
A recall that still exists when scent, wildlife or open space takes over.
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fulfilment
An outlet that makes sense for your dog’s instincts and gives the walk more purpose.
03
connection with you
Build a dog who checks back in and stays connected to you outside.
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impulse control
Help your dog make calmer choices around movement, scent and distractions.
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staying close
Teach useful proximity, so you are not whistling across the field every ten seconds.
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loose-lead walking
Practical lead skills that make leaving the gate feel easier for both of you.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
what's included
Everything you need to prepare properly, make the most of the four days, and keep building afterwards.
two weeks' preparation
A simple plan before you arrive, so we can hit the ground running.
four weeks’ post-bootcamp support
Practical support when you are back on your own walks.
money-back guarantee
A fair guarantee that backs the work you put in. Full terms explained before booking.
four one-to-one owner-and-dog training days
Four focused days with Nick and your dog, working on what matters most outside.
hub resources + community access
Useful resources and a community of owners who get it.
professional photographs + progress footage
A proper record of the work you put in across the week, subject to your consent.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOTCAMP
bonus: equipment bundle worth ~£350.
Everything you need to put the plan into practice from day one.Your bundle is selected around the work you are doing together, so you leave ready to keep building at home.
OWNER AND DOG. DONE TOGETHER
you learn with your dog.
You see what Nick sees, practise the handling and leave knowing what to do next. This is not a dog drop-off service. You are the one holding the lead when you go home, so the work needs to make sense in your hands.
E-collar work, where suitable, is one part of a wider recall and communication system. It never replaces fulfilment, teaching, clear handling or an understanding of the dog in front of you.
Unsure about e-collars? Read the free e-collar guide.
REAL OWNERS. REAL WALKING CHALLENGES
see what real-life progress looks like.
Explore stories from Bear Basics owners working through the same kinds of challenges: pulling, recall, high arousal, dogs who struggle to settle, and walks that have become harder than they should be.
Find the dog, problem or starting point that feels most familiar to yours.
IS BOOTCAMP RIGHT FOR YOU
a focused intensive for owners ready to be part of the work.
Calm by Nature works best for owners who are ready for a clear plan and willing to use it consistently in everyday life.
THIS IS FOR YOU
you're in the right place.
You have a spaniel, retriever, HPR, setter or pointer, and walks are currently more stressful or restricted than enjoyable.
You're relying on a long line, dealing with lead pulling, avoiding places, or losing your dog to the environment.
You have tried plenty and now want one clear system for your dog.
You are ready to attend, prepare, practise and keep building at home.
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU
this probably isn't the right fit.
The long line, lead pulling or unreliable recall are not changing the walks you want to have.
You are happy to keep managing the same routes and situations rather than working towards more safe freedom.
You are looking for more tips to try, rather than one clear system to follow.
You want to drop your dog off, skip the preparation, or expect every concern to be solved in four days.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
INVESTMENT
choose the payment option that works for you.
The full investment, what is included and every payment option are explained clearly before you book.
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pay in full
£1,200
2
spread the cost
3 x £400
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
4-day money-back guarantee.
The Bear Basics Bootcamp asks for consistent work from both sides. If you attend the bootcamp and don't see significant improvements by the end of the 4 days, we will refund your investment in full. You keep the digital resources as a thank you for taking the process seriously and giving it a proper go.
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MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Attend the Bootcamp. See the results. Or get your money back in full
SUPPORT BEYOND THE SESSION
real support when normal life starts again.
A look inside the kind of practical, day-to-day guidance Bear Basics clients receive while the work becomes part of their usual walks and routine.
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
the honest answers.
01
where does the training take place?
Bootcamp takes place in West Yorkshire, in suitable training environments chosen for the work we are doing with you and your dog. You will receive the exact location, arrival information and what to bring before your Bootcamp begins.
02
what if o’m not local, do i need to stay near you?
You do not need to live locally, but you do need to be able to attend the full Monday-to-Thursday intensive with your dog. Some owners travel in and stay nearby for the week; others commute if that is practical for them. We will share local accommodation guidance once your dates are confirmed.
03
how does the e-collar work? will it hurt my dog?
Where it is suitable, the e-collar is introduced gradually as part of a wider recall and communication system. Your dog is carefully conditioned to understand the sensation and what it means before it is used around real-life distractions. It is not used to scare, hurt or overwhelm your dog, and it never replaces teaching, fulfilment or clear handling.
Still unsure? Read the free e-collar guide →
04
is this punishment-based training?
No. We work with your dog’s instincts rather than trying to shut them down. That means appropriate fulfilment, clear communication, consistent boundaries and teaching your dog what you do want them to do. The aim is a dog who can enjoy freedom while still listening when it matters.
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i’ve tried trainers before, why is this different?
Most owners who come to us have already tried classes, whistles, long lines, online advice or other trainers. Bootcamp gives you a clearer order of work: two weeks of preparation, four focused days learning with your own dog, then four weeks of support when normal life starts again. You are not left trying to work out how a training session applies to your next walk.
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what happens after the four days?
You do not leave on Thursday and get on with it alone. You have four weeks of WhatsApp support, relevant Hub resources, community access and a written continuation plan, so you know what to keep working on when you are back on your usual walks.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
want to make walks feel better?
Choose a time to talk it through with Nick. You will discuss your dog, what walks look like now, what you have already tried and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
Need to ask a practical question first? Message Nick on WhatsApp →