Vicky Payne

I am Vicky Payne, Vet, COAPE trained behaviourist, gundog trainer, and spaniel fanatic!

I fell into spaniel ownership over 20 years ago and got hooked, but my first dog was challenging and drove me to study training and behaviour. My biggest love is being out beating or on a rough shoot with my dogs, but I also compete them on Gundog Working Tests and Field Trials. I have achieved Field Trial awards with two dogs, with one having Open awards.

I love using gundog training to help people who are finding their working bred dogs a bit of a handful. For me nothing beats working with your dog instead of fighting against them. Although I mostly working with gundog breeds, I have made two trips to The Falkland Islands, where the dog population has rather more Collies and Kelpies.

I am looking forward to sharing the secrets of how to get your dog hunting with you!