So excited to be starting work again and seeing all those that have booked in. Due to Covid restrictions I do have some available dates where clients have had to cancel. Let me know if you are interested and I will try and accommodate. In the meantime have fun, enjoy your dogs and good luck to those running in tests ..read more

Based in the beautiful Scottish Borders, Smiles Dog Training offers clients nationally and internationally the opportunity to have their dog trained as a resident with Sarah Miles Residential training is also available for shorter periods of time to deal with specific training issues or to train particular skills, ie water or fences. Refresher courses are also available, a great way to tidy up your dog after the season, and before (Covid permitting) Working Tests and Team Events begin. For International clients all travel, vaccinations and documentation is arranged. To find out more and see wh ..read more

Welcome to Red and Iris who have arrived for training before going abroad to their new owners. Enjoying the snow and settling in well. Looking forward to welcoming clients to the Scottish Borders as soon as allowed ..read more

Delighted to welcome ‘Idris’ to the pack. Son of Brodie and Gracie, really looking forward to see how he turns out ..read more

Bookings are now being taken for residential gundog holidays for 2021. Bookings can be made to suit the client from 3-6 days for 4-6 clients. Excellent accommodation in a wonderful setting surrounded by private grounds of 15 acres, all bedrooms are ensuite and the holiday will be fully catered for. Stunning extensive training grounds, from woodland to open moorland, white grass, bracken, water, fencing, flat to mountainous. Heated kennels available for the dogs, a freezer is available for those feeding raw and washing facilities for dog bedding etc available. So pick up the phone and book a ho ..read more

I am delighted to announce an exciting new venture with Tracy Ferguson which is the opening of our second training venue in the lush and beautiful Scottish Borders! We have access to some of the most stunning topography in Scotland which makes for a wonderful opportunity for dog training. Woodland, ponds and waterways, steep gullies, Bracken covered hillsides, cover crops, the list is absolutely endless! We can offer everything from residential training all the way to training holidays and breaks as we also have a wonderful hotel and self catering Cottages all on site. Our trai ..read more

Classes will be restarting as from July 5th. All times will be as before. Please be aware that all classes will be conducted in line with the government restrictions ..read more

I have been wearing Pinewood for all my training since I proudly announced Pinewood as our new sponsors in April and it has become an essential part of my day-to-day kit. Pinewood specialises in the manufacture of quality clothing for outdoor people, and uniquely their Dog Sports range is specifically designed for dog trainers and workers in the field. A stand out element for me is the perfect fit, as it is often hard to come by outdoor clothing that if functional and flattering for women. When training, it is essential to be focussed on the dog and not worried about clothing, the clothing is ..read more

I do hope this finds you all in good health and spirits. I will be holding 121’s once again at the training ground as from June 1st in accordance with the government recommendations. I am looking forward to seeing you again but please remember the government restrictions on arrival at the ground, if you have any queries don’t hesitate to contact me for clarification ..read more

Delighted to announce that Chapel Farm Premium Dog Foods are sponsoring Smiles Dog Training Limited and Meonvalley Gundogs. Chapel Farm is the kennel name of the home of Buccleuch Gundogs and is the brand name adopted for a range of feeds developed by David Lisett for His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. The range is comprehensive and covers all the dietary requirements of my dogs and I am exceptionally happy with the condition, stamina, alertness and overall health of my dogs on this range ..read more