“LEADERSHIP IS INSPIRATION, NOT DOMINATION, COOPERATION NOT INTIMIDATION.”
The Woof Works offers breed specific, pet dog training for gundog breeds; retrievers, spaniels and HPR’s. We are conveniently located for London, Beaconsfield, Reading, Oxford, Henley, Marlow and Maidenhead, just off the M4 and M40 in the Buckinghamshire & Berkshire countryside. Founder and trainer Sarah Meakes has created a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment for both owners and their dogs.
We offer a distinct style of reward based breed specific training through our group classes, private lessons, workshops and unique training club. The emphasis of all our services is on the dog AND owner improving their skills to achieve training goals with lots of fun and laughter along the way!
Our Story
The majority of owners of gundog breeds are not going to work or compete their dogs, most are intended as family pets. We understand this here at The Woof Works, and we understand that what owners of dogs are largely looking for is control; a dog that comes back when it is called, stays close if asked and doesn’t pull on the lead. It is our goal to give our clients the key information and training tools that they really need to achieve this and to be able to enjoy their dogs in real life scenarios!
Gundog training using positive reward based methods is two-fold in its results. It not only teaches both you and your dog important potentially life saving skills, it builds engagement with your dog which is absolutely fundamental to control.
Even the very basics of gundog training will help to improve the general obedience levels of your dog and your confidence in handling your dog.
Meet the Founder
I have a team of three working labs, Comet, Jill and Fig, all trained to work BUT all family pets first and foremost! I am a former Working Test Secretary of the United Retriever Club, Bucks Area and it is in gundog working test competitions that my real passion lies. I love training a dog to competition standard and relish the level of engagement that this brings from my dogs and the partnership that it creates.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed your classes and Bolt has too! the training has been fantastic and taught me so much. I love the demonstrations with your own dogs in particular and i would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to not only stimulate their dog but improve control”