BEAR BASICS
CANINE ACADEMY
stop managing your gundog. start living with them.
A 60-day programme for spaniels, retrievers, and HPRs whose owners are exhausted from constant management, pulled shoulders, and walks that feel like damage control.
Fill out a short application - we review every one personally and respond within 24 hours.
PET GUNDOG SPECIALISTS
60-DAY PROGRAMME
REAL CLIENT RESULTS
WEST YORKSHIRE & WORLDWIDE ONLINE
SOUND FAMILIAR?
owning a gundog was supposed to feel different from this.
You did the research. You got the right breed for your lifestyle. You put the time in. So why does it feel this hard?
At home, your dog is buzzing from morning to night. They never truly switch off. You are constantly managing their energy, apologising for them when guests arrive, or watching them steal socks and counter-surf. By the end of the day, you are drained from managing them, and there is nothing left for anything else.
Outdoors, it is a different battle. They pull before you have gone ten metres. You are scanning ahead, dreading the next lunge. The moment something moves in the distance, they are gone, self-employed, completely unreachable. You look like you have no control over your own dog, and the truth is, right now, you don't.
You see other people with calm, responsive dogs and wonder what you are missing. You are not missing something obvious. You have just been given generic advice for a dog with very specific, hardwired needs.
"I love my dog, but I'm starting to feel like I'm failing them."
That feeling is real. But it is not accurate. It is a reflection of an industry that has never properly catered for pet gundog owners.
THE COMMON MISCONCEPTION
more training is not the answer.
Most owners believe the answer is more commands, stricter obedience, or finding the right reward. Here is the truth: for a gundog with unmet drives and no real outlet, piling on more obedience without addressing the root cause is like turning the music up to drown out a noise your car is making. The noise does not go away. The more you ignore what is underneath it, the worse it gets.
a dog bred to flush, retrieve, and run all day is not misbehaving when it acts out. it is doing exactly what it was built to do. until you respect the genetics and work with them, you will always be fighting the dog.
CLIENT RESULTS
before vs after calm by nature.
60 DAYS. SAME DOG. DIFFERENT LIFE.
BEFORE
AFTER
zeus
GSP
BEFORE
AFTER
gizmo
SPANIEL X
BEFORE
AFTER
rex
SPRINGER SPANIEL
AFTER
BEFORE
loki
GSP X BRITTANY
INTRODUCING
the calm by nature programme.
60 DAYS. SAME DOG. DIFFERENT LIFE.
A clear, step-by-step programme designed to help overwhelmed gundog owners move from constant stress to calm. We look at the whole dog, their instincts, breed drives, daily routine, diet, and relationship with you, and we work with all of it. Behaviour does not exist in isolation, and we do not treat it like it does.
Available in-person in West Yorkshire, or fully online for clients across the UK, USA, and Canada.
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pre-programme
Before the programme even begins, you'll receive simple, easy-to-follow homework designed to get you and your dog ready from day one. We're not waiting until the start date to make progress, by the time your onboarding call happens, you'll already have a head start.
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the game plan
Your onboarding call is a deep dive. We go through your dog's behaviour, their daily life, their history, and what's actually driving the issues. From that, you'll follow the 60-day roadmap and receive tailored guidance specifically for your dog. You'll leave knowing exactly what you're doing and why.
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building the foundations
This is where the real work begins. You start building the skills that matter, loose lead walking, recall, settling, in environments where your dog can actually respond and learn. We build everything from the ground up, at a pace that creates genuine understanding rather than just performance in ideal conditions.
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real-world application
Now you take everything into the situations that actually matter. Busy walks, public spaces, the triggers your dog struggles with most. Through the programme hub, weekly group calls, and direct WhatsApp access to Nick, you're guided through every step, never left to figure it out alone.
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freedom
The result: a dog with a reliable recall, a loose lead, and the ability to settle wherever you are. A gundog that fits into your life, not one you have to manage around it.
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throughout: full support
Direct WhatsApp access to Nick for the full 60 days. Weekly group coaching calls. Your 1-2-1s. The Pet Gundog Hub and community. You're never left guessing between sessions, the support is there every step of the way.
OPTION 1
in person - west yorkshire
OPTION 2
fully online - uk, usa & canada
Work with us face to face at our base in West Yorkshire. Ideal if you are local or happy to travel for hands-on sessions.
The full programme delivered remotely. Same structure, same results. Available to clients anywhere across the UK.
USA, and Canada
READY TO GET STARTED?
Fill out a short application — we review every one personally and respond within 24 hours.
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT THIS TIME
the calm by nature way.
THE OLD WAY
generic dog training
Treats your dog like any other breed, ignores the genetics entirely
Focuses on commands and obedience, piles more on top of an unmet need
Weekly sessions in a controlled environment, results that vanish in the real world
Generic advice that could apply to any dog, nothing specific to your situation
Left to figure it out between sessions, no real support when things get hard
THE CALM BY NATURE WAY
built for gundogs
Built specifically around gundog instincts, works with the breed, not against it
Addresses the root cause, fulfilment, drive outlets, and real-world application
60-day programme built for real life, the results hold up where it actually matters
A personalised game plan built around your dog, your life, and your specific challenges
Direct access to us for the full 60 days, you are never left guessing between sessions
Most trainers teach obedience. We address the whole dog. Those are not the same thing.
THE RESULT
bred to work.
built to live.
Imagine a walk where your dog settles into a rhythm with you. They are calm. Present. You are not scanning ahead for triggers or bracing for what might happen next. You are just walking together, and it feels easy.
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Imagine calling them back, and they actually come. No hesitation. Just turning and choosing you.
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Imagine taking them to a pub, a café, a holiday cottage. They settle at your feet. Not needing to be managed every second. Just there. Calm.
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Part of your life.
that is not a best-case scenario. that is what our clients describe as their normal once they have been through this programme.
hear it from the people who've been there.
REAL OWNERS. REAL RESULTS.
Don't take our word for it. Here's what our clients say about life after Calm by Nature.
aby
& BUTTONS
"Our walks have gone from stressful to enjoyable."
becca
& LOKI
"He's been off lead for the first time ever."
babsi
& LIMA
"She walks off-lead and recalls from any distraction."
A CLEARER PATH FORWARD
get results without the guesswork.
With the Calm by Nature system, you can get real, lasting results without any of the things that have held you back until now.
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endless trial and error
Stop guessing what might work this week. You get a clear, repeatable playbook from day one built around your dog, not borrowed from a generic class.
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expensive one-off sessions that don't stick
No more paying for sessions where the progress disappears the moment you leave. Calm by Nature is built for real life, not a controlled training environment.
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conflicting advice from every direction
No more sifting through Facebook groups, YouTube videos, and contradictory trainer opinions. One clear method. One team. One direction.
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managing your dog every time you leave the house
No more scanning ahead, bracing for the next lunge, or planning your route around what your dog can't handle. Walks become something you actually look forward to.
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feeling like you're failing your dog
The frustration, the guilt, the wondering if you're doing it wrong, that goes when you have a clear system and a team behind you who actually understand what your dog needs.
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being left on your own between sessions
Direct access to us for the full 60 days means you are never stuck, never guessing, and never waiting a week to ask a question that matters right now.
"A clear system, a team who gets it, and a dog that actually fits into your life."
READY TO GET STARTED?
Fill out a short application - we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
THE DIFFERENCE
life before vs after calm by nature.
BEFORE
life with an unmet gundog
Every walk is a battle: pulling, lunging scanning for the next trigger
Recall works fine, until it doesn't. The moment there's a scent, a dog, or something moving in the hedgerow, they're gone.
At home they never switch off - always on, always into something, always exhausting
Pubs, cafés, and holidays are off the table - too stressful to even attempt
You dread taking them anywhere - the embarrassment, the apologies, the stress
You feel like you're constantly failing them, and you can't figure out why nothing sticks.
AFTER CALM BY NATURE
life with a fulfilled gundog
Walks on a loose lead - your dog settles into a rhythm and you actually enjoy it
Reliable recall, they turn and come back, even when every instinct is telling them not to.
Your dog settles at home - properly calm, not just tired from being managed
Your dog settles at the pub, the café, the holiday cottage - part of your life, not a problem to manage
You take them everywhere with confidence - no apologies, no bracing, just your dog
You love your dog and actually enjoy living with them, that's what this was always supposed to feel like.
This is not a best-case scenario. This is what our clients describe as their normal.
MORE TRANSFORMATIONS
BEFORE
AFTER
pippa
GSP X SPANIEL
BEFORE
AFTER
rex
SPRINGER SPANIEL
BEFORE
AFTER
ollie
LABRADOR
BEFORE
AFTER
remy
SPROCKER
IS THIS FOR YOU?
is calm by nature right for you?
THIS IS FOR YOU
you're in the right place.
You have a spaniel, retriever, or HPR and living with them right now is genuinely hard work
Your dog pulls, ignores you, won't settle, and makes every walk feel like a battle
You've tried trainers, YouTube, Facebook groups, and bits of everything and none of it has stuck
You want a dog you can actually do life with, pubs, off-lead walks, holidays, a calm house
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU
this probably isn't the right fit.
You're hoping your dog will grow out of it without any real change on your end
You want a quick fix or a one-session solution
You're not willing to put in consistent work over 60 days
You're looking for someone to just tell you you're doing fine
SOUND LIKE YOU? LET'S TALK.
Fill out a short application - we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
MORE TRANSFORMATIONS
toni
& REMY
"Life with him is finally enjoyable."
ros
& REX
"We have literally got a different dog."
anne
& RUBY
"What Nick and Yas have created is absolutely life-changing."
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
real updates from real owners.
Unfiltered. Unedited. Exactly what clients share during and after the programme.
STRAIGHT FROM THE GROUP CHAT
real messages. real results.
Unfiltered. Unedited. Exactly what clients share during and after the programme.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRAMME
we've been where you are.
Bear Basics Canine Academy is Nick and Yasmin, two people who understand gundogs, not just as trainers, but as owners who have lived the frustration and found what actually works.
When I brought my gundog Seidon home, I had the vision, long walks, real partnership, a dog that just got it. The reality was reactive, wired, and exhausting. Walks were stressful. I tried gundog trainers who told me to slap on a slip lead. I tried tools, gadgets, weekly sessions. Progress in a training environment evaporated the second we got back to real life.
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I felt like I was failing him. But the problem was never Seidon. It was that nobody was working with his instincts. His behaviour was just his breeding screaming out with no proper outlet.
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That's when I built my own system, one that addresses a gundog's needs from the ground up. Once I started working with his genetics instead of against them, everything changed. Calm by Nature exists so you can skip the years of frustration I went through.
nick
LEAD TRAINER & FOUNDER
Yasmin is the other half of Bear Basics, the person making sure everything behind the scenes actually works. From building the community and managing the content to capturing the real moments that show what this programme produces, Yas brings a genuine passion for photography and videography to everything she does.
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She is also a gundog owner. She knows what it is like to sit on the other side of this, watching someone you love struggle with their dog and knowing there is a better way. That perspective shapes everything about how Bear Basics communicates and shows up.
yas
CO-FOUNDER
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
the proof is in the dogs.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
risk-free calm by nature.
We are so confident in our ability to help you and your dog that we offer a full money-back guarantee. If you follow your tailored plan, attend all three of your 1-2-1 sessions, attend 2 classroom calls per month, complete your weekly check-ins, and you still don't see significant improvements in your dog's behaviour within 60 days, we will refund your investment in full.
60
BEAR BASICS
DAY
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
You can even keep all the digital assets as a thank you for giving us a try. That's how certain we are that this will work for you.
Do the work. See the results. Or get your money back in full
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
the honest answers.
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i've tried other trainers and it didn't work. why will this be different?
Because most trainers, including gundog-specific ones, treat the symptoms, not the cause. Generic obedience classes don't account for breed drives. Gundog trainers often focus on field work, not pet life. Calm by Nature is built specifically for pet gundog owners, and it works with your dog's instincts rather than fighting them. That's the difference.
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i'm not sure it will work for my dog
If your dog is a spaniel, retriever, or HPR and the issues are behavioural rather than medical, this programme is designed for exactly that. We have worked with reactive dogs, obsessive dogs, dogs that have been through multiple trainers, and dogs their owners had nearly given up on. The method works because it addresses the root cause, not just the behaviour on the surface.
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how much time does this take? i'm busy.
You do not need hours a day. Most of the work happens in short, focused sessions built into your existing routine. The bigger commitment is consistency, showing up every day, not spending hours training. If you can give 15–20 minutes a day and apply the principles throughout your normal life, you can do this programme.
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is this in-person or online?
Both. If you are based in West Yorkshire, we offer in-person sessions. If you are elsewhere in the UK, USA, or Canada, the programme runs fully online with the same structure, support, and results. The delivery method changes. The outcome does not.
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how much does it cost?
The programme starts from £274 per month. We do not display a fixed price because the investment depends on your dog, your situation, and what you need. Book a call and we will talk through what that looks like for you specifically with no pressure and no hard selling.
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is my dog too old or too far gone?
No. We have worked with dogs of all ages and backgrounds. Age is not the barrier people think it is. A dog that has been doing something for years can absolutely change, it just requires the right approach and consistent application. If you are willing to put the work in, your dog's age is not the issue.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? LET'S TALK.
Fill out a short application - we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
READY TO CHANGE THINGS?
your dog is not the problem.
let's fix it together.
You have read this far because something resonated. You recognise your dog in these words. You are ready to stop managing and start living.
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The next step is simple. Fill out a short application and we will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange a free call. No pressure. No hard sell. Just an honest conversation about your dog and whether Calm by Nature is the right fit.
GETTING STARTED
three simple steps.
No lengthy sign-up process. No waiting around. Here is exactly what happens when you decide you are ready.
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fill out your application
Tell us a bit about your dog, their breed, their age, and what you are struggling with most. It takes about three minutes and helps us understand whether Calm by Nature is the right fit before we speak.
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chat with nick
We will be in touch within 24 hours
to arrange a free discovery call. This is a genuine conversation where we get to understand your dog and make sure we are the right people to help.
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start your programme
If we are a good fit, we'll onboard you and you can start your pre-programme homework. From day one, things start to change. Sixty days later, you have a different dog.
READY TO START?
Fill out a short application - we'll be in touch within 24 hours.