BEAR BASICS
CANINE ACADEMY
stop managing your gundog. start living with them.
For owners of spaniels, retrievers, HPRs, setters and pointers whose walks, home life and plans have become harder than they should be. Calm by Nature gives you a clear 8-week path towards safer freedom outside and a calmer home.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Calm by Nature is the right fit.
GUNDOG BEHAVIOUR SPECIALISTS
8-WEEK PROGRAMME
REAL CLIENT RESULTS
IN-PERSON & WORLDWIDE ONLINE
SOUND FAMILIAR?
owning a gundog was supposed to feel different from this.
You did the research. You chose the breed you thought would fit your life. You put the time in. So why do home life and walks feel like a constant management job?
At home, they are busy, wired or hard to settle. Outside, the lead can feel like a battle. You are watching for the next dog, scent, bird, rabbit or distraction, and once the outside world takes over, it can feel like your dog is no longer part of the conversation with you.
You may have already tried classes, trainers, whistles, videos and plenty of advice. The problem is not that you have not tried hard enough. You have been given generic answers for a dog with very specific, hardwired needs.
"I love my dog, but I'm starting to feel like I'm failing them."
A gundog living as part of the family needs more than another exercise plan.
They need an outlet that makes sense for their instincts, clear boundaries and communication they understand. When fulfilment, structure and training work together, life starts to feel different, at home, on the lead and out in the real world.
Fulfilment, structure and communication belong together. That is where calm at home and safe freedom outside start.
SEE WHAT 8-WEEKS CAN LOOK LIKE IN REAL LIFE
the same dogs, same homes, a clearer way of living together.
Meet four owners who were dealing with the same kinds of things: long-line life, pulling, unreliable recall, high arousal and a dog who had become hard to include in everyday plans.
BEFORE
AFTER
zeus
GSP
BEFORE
AFTER
gizmo
SPANIEL X
BEFORE
AFTER
rex
SPRINGER SPANIEL
AFTER
BEFORE
loki
GSP X BRITTANY
THE CALM BY NATURE PROGRAMME
a clear route for the dog in front of you.
The structure is proven. The application is yours. We look at your dog’s instincts, routine, history and the situations that are difficult day-to-day, then give you a clear order of work. The programme fits around normal life: short, focused sessions built into the walks and routines you already have.
Available in-person in West Yorkshire, or fully online for clients across the UK, Europe, USA, and Canada.
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clear starting point
We get clear on what is happening, what your dog needs and where to begin.
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your game plan
A practical 8-week plan built around your dog, your life and your priorities.
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foundations that hold up
Engagement, food drive and markers, lead conditioning, loose-lead walking, recall, fulfilment, settling, impulse control and steadiness, taught in the right order.
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real-life practice
Take the work into the walks, home life and situations where you actually need it.
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safer freedom
Build the skills that make off-lead time, everyday outings and a calmer home more realistic.
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full support
Direct support for 8-weeks, one-to-one sessions, group coaching, resources and a community that understands the journey.
OPTION 1
in person - west yorkshire
OPTION 2
fully online - uk, usa & canada
Hands-on support with Nick, then a clear plan to keep the work moving between sessions.
The same structure, feedback and support delivered around the places your dog actually struggles.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Calm by Nature is the right fit.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
what's included
Everything you need to prepare properly, make the most of 8-, and keep building afterwards.
5-day-a-week private coaching
Daily WhatsApp video reviews and feedback directly from Nick. Removes the guesswork between your 1-to-1 sessions.
personalised training roadmap
A clear, individual route mapped around your priorities. Tells you exactly what to work on next.
training equipment bundle
The essential physical training gear shipped directly to you. Removes all barriers so you can hit the ground running. (UK clients only)
five private coaching sessions
Strategic coaching sessions held online or in person, designed to tackle real-world challenges.
bear basics hub & community
Full access to the video library, weekly calls, and ecosystem. A supportive community of owners who get it.
money-back guarantee
Follow the programme and don't see a significant change in your dog's behaviour within 8-weeks? We'll give you a full refund.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Bootcamp is the right fit.
WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT
bred to work.
built to live.
generic training often gives you…
More obedience piled on top of unmet needs. Weekly sessions in a controlled setting, with little help when real life gets difficult.Generic advice that could apply to any dog. A professional handling the dog, while you are left to work it out at home.
calm by nature gives you…
A programme built around gundog instincts and the realities of living with one in a family home.A clear sequence: fulfilment, communication, structure and real-life application. A practical plan shaped around your dog and your life.Support that helps you understand and handle the work where it actually matters.
The aim is not a perfectly obedient dog who sits in the corner. It is a dog you can enjoy doing life with: more relaxed walks, safer freedom, pub gardens, cafés, holidays, family days out and a calmer house. They are there with you, rather than becoming the reason the plan changes.
WHY IT CAN FEEL DIFFERENT THIS TIME
the calm by nature way.
If you have had support before and it did not carry into everyday life, these differences matter.
THE OLD WAY
generic dog training
Advice built around broad obedience, with little space for drive, scent, movement, or fulfilment.
Progress in a controlled class, then very few answers when the issue shows up on your usual walk.
One-off sessions or scattered tips that leave you deciding what to try next.
A method that looks similar for every dog, regardless of history, household, and daily routine.
Support that pauses between sessions.
THE CALM BY NATURE WAY
built for gundogs
A programme built around gundog instincts and the realities of living with one in a family home.
Practice in the places your dog actually struggles, with feedback when you need it.
A personal roadmap showing what matters first, what comes next, and why.
A proven structure applied to the dog in front of you and the life you are trying to live.
Direct access and consistent guidance for the full 8 weeks.
Calm by Nature gives you the gundog-specific context, clear sequence, and real-world support to put the work into everyday life.
hear it from the people who have lived it.
REAL OWNERS. REAL RESULTS.
Owners who wanted a dog they could trust, enjoy, and include in the life they had imagined together.
louise
& DAVE
"Dave is off lead everywhere and the whole family can finally enjoy walks."
aby
& BUTTONS
"Our walks have gone from stressful to enjoyable."
becca
& LOKI
"He's been off lead for the first time ever."
A CLEARER PATH FORWARD
get results without the guesswork.
When this keeps going, the cost reaches far beyond a difficult walk. It is the places you stop going, the plans you change, and the amount of your day spent preparing for what might happen next. Calm by Nature gives you a clear, practical way forward without the trial and error, conflicting advice and constant management that have made life with your dog feel harder than it should.
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endless trial and error
A clear plan from day one, built around your dog, so you know what to work on and why.
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one-off sessions that don’t stick
Support that carries into your actual walks, home life, and the situations where you need it.
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conflicting advice from every direction
One explained approach, one team, and a clear order of priorities.
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managing your dog every time you leave the house
Build the skills that make walks, visitors, cafés, and everyday outings easier to handle.
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feeling like you're failing your dog
Understand their needs, meet them properly, and have a route you can follow with confidence.
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being left on your own between sessions
Direct support from Nick throughout the 8 weeks, so questions get answered while they still matter.
A clear system, a team who gets it, and a dog who fits more easily into your life.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Calm by Nature is the right fit.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
the detail behind the change.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
is calm by nature right for you?
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 life with them currently feels like hard work.
Recall disappears, walks feel stressful, they struggle to settle, or you are always managing what happens next.
You have already tried trainers, YouTube, Facebook groups, classes, or bits of everything — and still do not have a clear direction.
You want a dog you can enjoy doing life with: off-lead walks, holidays, pub gardens, cafés, family days out, and a calmer house.
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU
this probably isn't the right fit.
You are hoping your dog will grow out of it without making any changes yourself.
You want a quick fix or a one-session solution.
You are not willing to put consistent work in over the 8 weeks.
You are looking for someone to tell you everything is fine, without helping you change what is happening.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Calm by Nature is the right fit.
MORE CLIENT STORIES
Different breeds and starting points. The same wish for a dog they could trust and enjoy again.
toni
& REMY
"Life with him is finally enjoyable."
ros
& REX
"We have literally got a different dog."
babsi
& LIMA
"She walks off-lead and recalls from any distraction."
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
£1,099
2
spread the cost
3 x £366
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
8-week money-back guarantee.
Calm by Nature asks for consistent work from both sides. If you follow the programme and don't see significant improvements within 8 weeks, 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
Do the work. See the results. Or get your money back in full
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
the honest answers.
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i have tried other trainers and it did not work. why could this be different?
A lot of Calm by Nature clients had already tried classes, one-to-one sessions, generic advice, online support, or residential training. The issue was often the gap between a good session and the dog they lived with on an ordinary walk. Calm by Nature gives you a gundog-specific roadmap, real-world practice, and support while you apply it. You are not left to decide what to try next on your own.
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i am not sure it will work for my dog
The programme is built for spaniels, retrievers, HPRs, setters, and pointers whose behaviour is rooted in everyday gundog drive and lifestyle pressure. We work with dogs who struggle with recall, pulling, settling, reactivity, chasing, and over-arousal. The application and discovery call help us check whether Calm by Nature is the right level and type of support for your dog.
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what does the investment look like?
Calm by Nature is a tailored 8-week programme for gundog owners who want safe freedom outside and a calmer home. We discuss the full investment on the discovery call, once we understand your dog and the support that is right for you. Flexible payment options are available through Klarna and Clearpay. We will explain what is included and talk through the options clearly before you decide.
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how much time does this take? i am busy
You do not need hours of formal training every day. The work is designed around short, focused sessions built into the walks and routines you already have. Consistency matters more than finding a spare afternoon. Most owners set aside around 15 to 20 minutes a day, then apply the same principles through normal life.
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what is your approach to tools and e-collars?
Every decision is made for the dog in front of us and explained clearly. Tools are never a replacement for teaching, fulfilment, communication, or consistent practice. Where an e-collar is appropriate, it is introduced carefully, conditioned properly, and used as one part of a wider plan. You will understand the purpose, process, and alternatives before you make a decision. Unsure about e-collars? Our free guide explains how we approach the conversation, what responsible use involves, and the questions worth asking before making a decision. Read the e-collar guide.
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what happens after the 8 weeks?
The 60 days are the focused part of the programme, when you get the roadmap, feedback, and support to change what is happening day to day. Afterwards, you can keep your Hub resources via our post-programme membership and stay in the Bear Basics community for life, so you still have a place to learn and stay connected.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
ready for a clearer route forward?
You have read this far because part of this feels familiar. Tell us what is happening with your dog, what you have already tried, and what you want everyday life to feel like instead.
If Calm by Nature is the right fit, we will talk you through the next step properly.
Choose a time that works for you. We’ll talk about your dog and whether Calm by Nature is the right fit.