CANINE ACADEMY
BEAR BASICS
BEAR BASICS BOOTCAMP / WEST YORKSHIRE
get back to enjoying walks with your gundog.
If your gundog pulls, lives on a long line, loses recall or becomes hard to reach when the outside world gets interesting, you are in the right place. Bootcamp gives you four practical days to work on the parts of a walk that matter most. You attend with your dog, learn how to handle the work and take it home with four weeks of support.
A 30-minute Zoom chat with Nick. Tell him what is happening on walks, what you have already tried and what you would like to be different. He will answer your questions and help you work out whether Calm by Nature is the right next step for you and your dog.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
you just want to go on a nice walk with your dog.
But the long line has become a permanent safety net. Walks can feel like a battle before you have left the house. You're 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've 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 and the walks you want to have.
WHY WALKS STILL FEEL HARD
a better walk is more than a recall cue.
Recall gives your dog safer freedom. But it holds up when they have a proper outlet, clearer communication, useful lead skills and better choices around distractions.
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.
Recall is the core safety outcome. The supporting work is tailored around the parts of a walk that will make the biggest difference for you and your dog.
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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.
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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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connection with you
Build a dog who checks back in and stays connected to you outside.
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loose-lead walking
Practical lead skills that make leaving the gate feel easier for both of you.
A 30-minute Zoom chat with Nick. Tell him what is happening on walks, what you have already tried and what you would like to be different. He will answer your questions and help you work out whether the Bootcamp is the right next step for you and your dog.
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.
A 30-minute Zoom chat with Nick. Tell him what is happening on walks, what you have already tried and what you would like to be different. He will answer your questions and help you work out whether the Bootcamp is the right next step for you and your dog.
IS BOOTCAMP RIGHT FOR YOU
a focused intensive for owners ready to be part of the work.
Bootcamp works best for owners who are ready to attend with their dog, practise the work and keep building when they get home.
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.
Your walks are being dictated by a long line, lead pulling, unreliable recall or a dog who becomes hard to reach around distractions.
You have tried classes, trainers, whistles, extra exercise or online advice and want one clear system to follow with your own 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.
You don't need focused, owner-and-dog support for the long line, lead pulling, unreliable recall or the parts of walks that are currently limiting you.
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.
A 30-minute Zoom chat with Nick. Tell him what is happening on walks, what you have already tried and what you would like to be different. He will answer your questions and help you work out whether the Bootcamp is the right next step for you and your dog.
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 improvements against your goals 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.
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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.
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what if i'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.
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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 →
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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.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
ready to enjoy walks with your dog again?
Tell Nick what walks and outings look like right now, what you have already tried and what you would like to be different. He will help you work out whether Calm by Nature is the right next step for you and your dog.
A 30-minute Zoom chat. No preparation needed, just tell Nick what is happening and what you would like to be different.
Prefer to ask one quick question first? Message Nick on WhatsApp →