BEAR BASICS
CANINE ACADEMY
stop managing your gundog. start living with them.
You chose a gundog for long walks, days out and a dog who could come everywhere. But right now they pull, disappear into the world outside or make every outing feel like hard work. Calm by Nature gives you a clear eight-week route towards safer freedom outside, more enjoyable walks and a dog you can include in everyday plans.
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?
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 have walks and everyday plans become something you have to manage around your dog?
The long line has become the only way to give them freedom. A walk can feel like a battle before you have left the house. You are watching for the next scent, bird, rabbit, dog, person, runner, bike or distraction. Once the outside world takes over, it can feel as though your dog is no longer part of the conversation with you.
You may have tried longer walks, treats, whistles, classes, trainers, videos and advice from every direction. You may even have had a good session, then watched it disappear as soon as open space, scent or movement became more interesting.
You do not need another list of things to try. You need a clear order of work that makes sense for a gundog and the walks and outings you want to have together.
"I just want to go on a nice walk with my dog."
A gundog living as part of the family needs more than just another exercise plan.
They need a proper outlet for the things that get them switched on, clear boundaries and a way of working together that makes sense to both of you. That is why Calm by Nature works on more than one cue or one difficult moment.
The aim is a dog you can enjoy out in the world, and a plan you can keep using when normal life happens.
REAL DOGS. REAL LIFE PROGRESS. REAL STARTING POINTS
see what can change when the work fits the dog.
Different dogs and different starting points. The same wish for more enjoyable walks, safer freedom and a dog their family can include in everyday life.
BEFORE
AFTER
zeus
GSP
BEFORE
AFTER
gizmo
SPANIEL X
BEFORE
AFTER
rex
SPRINGER SPANIEL
AFTER
BEFORE
loki
GSP X BRITTANY
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
what's included
Everything you need to get clear on the work, build it into everyday life and keep moving forward across the eight weeks.
5-day-a-week private coaching
Send Nick your videos and questions throughout the week. Get clear feedback while it still matters, not weeks later at your next session.
personalised training roadmap
Your own clear route, built around your dog and your priorities, so you know what to work on next and why.
training equipment bundle
The essential physical training gear, sent directly to you so you can start properly. UK clients only.
five private coaching sessions
Strategic sessions online or in person, focused on the walks, outings and real-life moments where you need the work to hold up.
bear basics hub & community
Training resources, weekly calls and a community of owners who understand the work and the life you are trying to build with your dog.
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.
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.
WHY IT CAN FEEL DIFFERENT THIS TIME
the calm by nature way.
If you have had support before and it didn't carry into everyday life, these differences matter.
THE OLD WAY
generic dog training
Advice that leaves little room for what gets a gundog excited outside, or for the life you need to live together every day.
Progress in a controlled class, then 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 the same for every dog, regardless of their history, household and daily routine.
Support that pauses between sessions.
THE CALM BY NATURE WAY
built for gundogs
A programme built around gundogs, the things that pull their attention away from you and the realities of a family home.
Practice in the walks, outings and everyday situations where you need it to hold up, 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 eight weeks.
Calm by Nature gives you a clear sequence and real-world support to build the work into everyday life.
hear it from the people who have lived it.
THEY HAD ALREADY TRIED. THIS IS WHAT CHANGED
Hear from owners who wanted more than another tip, class or one-off session. They wanted walks they could enjoy, a dog they could trust and more freedom to include them in everyday life.
coren
& WINNIE
"She now comes on every adventure."
louise
& DAVE
"Dave is off lead everywhere and the whole family can finally enjoy walks."
sally
& GUS
"Our morning walks are completely different."
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 time you spend 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 going out with your dog feel harder than it should.
01
endless trial and error
A clear plan from day one, built around your dog, so you know what to work on and why.
02
one-off sessions that don’t stick
Support that carries into your actual walks, outings and the situations where you need it.
03
conflicting advice from every direction
One explained approach, one team and a clear order of priorities.
04
managing your dog every time you leave the house
Build the skills that make walks, visitors, cafés and everyday outings easier to handle.
05
feeling like you're failing your dog
Understand what they need, meet those needs properly and follow a route with more confidence.
06
being left on your own between sessions
Direct support from Nick throughout the eight weeks, so questions get answered while they still matter.
a clear system, a team who gets it, and more freedom to enjoy life with your dog.
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.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
is calm by nature right for you?
Calm by Nature works best for owners who are ready to follow a clear plan and build it into everyday life.
THIS IS FOR YOU
you're in the right place.
You have a spaniel, retriever, HPR, setter or pointer, and walks are feeling more restricted or stressful than enjoyable
Recall disappears, the lead feels like a battle, you are always watching for the next distraction, or your dog is hard to reach once the outside world takes over.
You have already tried trainers, YouTube, Facebook groups, classes or bits of everything, and still do not have a clear direction.
You want more enjoyable walks, safer freedom and more confidence to include your dog in holidays, pub gardens, cafés and family days out.
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU
this probably isn't the right fit.
You want a one-session answer or expect every issue to be resolved without ongoing practice.Y
You want to hand your dog over and collect them trained, without being part of the work.
You are not prepared to follow the plan, practise little and often, attend the agreed sessions and use the support available across the eight weeks.
You want a promised outcome without a clear understanding of your dog, routine and the real-world situations you need help with.
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.
MORE CLIENT STORIES
Different breeds and starting points. The same wish for more enjoyable walks, safer freedom and a dog they could trust again.
becca
& LOKI
"He's been off lead for the first time ever."
aby
& BUTTONS
"Our walks have gone from stressful to enjoyable."
babsi
& LIMA
"She walks off-lead and recalls from any distraction."
toni
& REMY
"Life with him is finally enjoyable."
matt
& STANLEY
"We've got the dog we dreamed of."
ros
& REX
"We have literally got a different dog."
INVESTMENT
choose the payment option that works for you.
Calm by Nature is a complete eight-week programme for gundog owners who want safer, more enjoyable walks and a clear plan to keep using. Your investment includes the personalised roadmap, five private coaching sessions, five-day-a-week feedback, Hub resources, community access, training equipment for UK clients and the published money-back guarantee, subject to its terms.
1
pay in full
£1,099
2
spread the cost
3 payments
The exact instalments, payment dates and provider terms are shown clearly before you pay.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
8-week money-back guarantee.
Calm by Nature asks for consistent work from both sides. If you follow your tailored plan, attend the required sessions, complete the agreed check-ins and do not see significant progress across the eight weeks, we will refund your investment in full. You can keep the digital resources as a thank you for taking the process seriously. It is our way of backing the programme with clear, fair terms.
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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.
01
i have tried other trainers and it did not work. why could this be different?
Most owners who come to us have already tried classes, trainers, whistles, extra exercise, online advice or bits of everything. Calm by Nature gives you a clear order of work around the dog in front of you, with support in the real-life walks and situations where previous training often stopped carrying over. You are not left to work out what to try next on your own.
02
i am not sure this will work for my dog. how do i know if it is the right fit?
A conversation with Nick helps us understand what is happening, what you have already tried and whether Calm by Nature is the right level and type of support for your dog. He will be straightforward if a different route or a different starting point would make more sense.
03
can the online programme work for my dog?
Yes. Online support means you work with Nick in the places your dog actually needs help: your own walks, local routes and everyday outings. You send updates, receive direct feedback and follow the same clear structure as an in-person client. The important part is the real-world feedback loop, not being in a particular training field.
04
i am busy. how much time does this take?
You don't need hours a day. The work is designed around short, focused sessions and the walks and routines you already have. The bigger commitment is consistency: doing the right thing often enough for it to become part of normal life.
05
what is your approach to tools and e-collars?
Tools are never a shortcut or a replacement for teaching, a proper outlet and clear handling. Where an e-collar is suitable, it is introduced carefully as part of a wider communication system. Nick will explain the approach, answer your questions and help you decide whether it is appropriate for your dog before you make any decision.
06
what happens after the 8 weeks?
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. You also leave with a clear continuation plan, so you know what to keep building when you are back on your usual walks without the same level of direct support.
Still got a question? Message Nick on WhatsApp →
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 →