The Doggie Den

14/10/2026

I’m incredibly proud to be part of one of the first teams to achieve the BK9 Pearl Hoopers Warrant! 💜

What an achievement, and what a privilege to share this journey with my amazing girl.

Well done, Gyp BK9PR 🐾💜 You are one very special girl, and I couldn’t be prouder of you! 🌟

A Massive Congratulations 🎊 to the first recipients of the Bk9 Pearl Hoopers warrant.

Seren and Nikki
Jynti and Peter
Gyp and Cath
Bluebell and Cathy
Avvy and Cath
Tizz and Cath

There are also a few Dog & handler partnerships very close, not just to achieving Pearl but Emerald also, so don't forget to keep an eye on those points & apply for your warrant at [email protected]

13/10/2026

Workshop is now full.

As a founder member of The UK Tracking Dog Association I am very excited to introduce our new & exciting UKTDA Grassroots tracking awards.

Our first workshop will be held at The Doggie Den on Sunday 29th November.
During the workshop we will introduce you and your dog to the world of tracking and get you started on this exciting journey.
There may even be the opportunity to take an assessment for these teams who are ready.

Spaces will be limited.
Complete beginners to teams who are already tracking are welcome x

Comment below to save your space x

13/10/2026

Great opportunity to train with the fabulous Emma Gowler. Your dog will thank you for it 💙 x

We have 3 places available on our Foundation Skills course starting at 4.15pm on Sunday 1st November in Severn Beach Village Hall.

This class is for dogs over 6 months old, or for puppies who have attend our puppy class.

Dogs must be comfortable around people and other dogs.

We cover behaviours such as focus on handler, recall, lead walking, settling, self control and much more.

We work in the hall and outside in the park.

The exercises can be adapted within the class for different levels of experience.

Great foundation skills are the vital building blocks for more complicated behaviours.

Can your dog recall in the hall? In the park? When toys are being thrown? When other dogs are playing? When people are playing football? When wildlife runs in front of them?

We build the skills step by step and Foundation class can be attended more than once.

More details can be found here -

https://www.halcyonhounds.co.uk/service-page/foundation-skills-class-sundays-18?referral=service_list_widget

Thank you 🙂🙂

09/10/2026

UK dog sport workshop with Emma Gowler of Halcyon Hounds and myself on Saturday 5th December.

2 hour workshop - £40 per dog

Message or comment below to book your place x

01/10/2026

Our October (Sunday 25th)
BK9 Hoopers show at Moores Farm will open for entries tomorrow (Friday 2nd Oct) at 7pm x

Set your alarms, don’t miss out x

30/09/2026

Nice to be back at Holme Lacy tonight x

Super well done everyone, all the dogs worked brilliantly especially with the change of venue x

Emma Gowler’s fabulous Roly was a young puppy last time we were here and look at him now, very impressive x

27/09/2026

Today was the last of our outdoor BK9 hoopers shows and it couldn’t have gone better, if we forget about the odd bit of rain 😂 x

A massive Thank you to our fabulous judges Janet Rowbotham, Ali Cooke, Emma Gowler, Sue Clark Roberts, Ginnie Hickling, Janice O'Hara for all their hard work and support again today, we all loved your courses x You guys are the best x

Thank you to the Hooper Hubbies Derek Manfield & Mr Mick for everything, you are awesome at everything x

And of course Thank you to everyone for coming. Congratulations on your achievements today, whatever they were x

Congratulations to our ‘level uppers’ it’s a big crowd today x Thank you Ali for standing in for Emma x

See you all inside in October at Moores Farm Competition Centre x

21/09/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you all at our September BK9 Hoopers show on Sunday,

Gates open 9am, course walking 9.30am x

17/09/2026

Looking for a puppy class?

Emma’s classes are the perfect place for both you and your puppy x

We have spaces available in our next Puppy Class, starting on Sunday 20th September at 3pm in Severn Beach Village Hall.

A well run puppy class provides support for owners and great experiences for puppies.

They help to build confidence and prevent problems from occurring as the puppy grows.

In classes we cover everything related to raising a happy puppy, including appropriate socialisation, puppy biting, routines, recall, lead walking, travelling in a vehicle, polite greetings, handling, house training and much more.

A block of 6 classes costs £90 which includes training notes, email support and the option to have 121 sessions at a reduced cost.

More details can be found here -

https://www.halcyonhounds.co.uk/service-page/puppy-skills-training-class-sundays-17?referral=service_list_widget

Thank you 🐾🐾