For owners who want to train with confidence and see real results.
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The Part No One Tells You When You Start
You care about your dog.
You are trying.
And yet there are moments where everything slips and you don’t know what to do next.
Not because you don’t know anything.
But because real life doesn’t slow down while you think.
This is what people actually mean when they say “foundations”
Foundations aren’t just cues like sit, stay, or heel.
They’re the structure that holds when:
A cat darts across the path and your dog wants to chase
You ask for a sit and a child suddenly screams by
The moment slips before you have time to think
These are the cracks that make you think you’re “doing it wrong” when the real gap has been understanding what matters first.
When you don’t have that foundation, this is what it usually feels like:
You freeze on a walk when something unexpected happens
You panic and overhandle, confusing both you and your dog
Or you do nothing and hope it fixes itself
Then later, once you’re home, you can see exactly what you should have done, and you kick yourself for not knowing in the moment
This isn’t failure.
It’s the gap between trying and handling.
What Hot Mess Handler is actually for
This isn’t the start of your journey. It’s the structure you were missing in the middle. Hot Mess Handler is a foundational course but not the kind you think: It gives you a solid base of understanding so you finally know what matters first when training and real life collide.
It’s for people who are already trying and already caring,
and are tired of relying on:
hope
hindsight
or random guesswork
This isn’t about being firmer.
It’s not about confidence.
And it’s not about adding more techniques you might forget when things speed up.
It’s about building foundations you can rely on
in the moment when it really counts.
How this foundation was built
We built Hot Mess Handler from the questions hundreds of capable, caring owners only realised they needed to ask
after something went wrong.
Real questions
Un-Googleable ones
The ones that only show up in motion
The questions that reveal where understanding wasn’t missing, but never properly anchored.
Hot Mess Handler is the foundation that fills that missing space
and turns confusion in motion into confidence in the moment.
One important thing to know
This isn’t the foundation you needed on day one.
It’s the foundation you need now,
so everything else you’re already doing
finally has something solid to sit on.
What You’ll Gain Inside Hot Mess Handler
Here’s what Hot Mess Handler actually gives you, not vague promises, but what you’ll be able to do differently in real life:
🔹 A clear structure for what matters first
Instead of guessing which cue or method to apply in the moment, you’ll recognise what your dog needs you to decide right now. Not later. Not after analysing. Right then.
🔹 Less reactive panic and more purposeful action
You’ll stop flipping between over-handling and freezing. You’ll know the first steps to take when something unexpected happens, without spiralling or blaming yourself.
🔹 The confidence that comes from understanding, not force
This isn’t confidence as polish or pep talk. This is confidence that comes from having a reliable base of understanding so you act with clarity when it counts.
🔹 A foundation that holds when life interferes
Your training will stop breaking down the first time a noise, distraction, or trigger shows up. Instead of retreating inside your head and replaying it later, you’ll stay present and handle what’s in front of you.
🔹 Real answers to the questions that only show up in motion
Not general advice. Not productivity-style mindsets. The specific questions people actually ask while they’re standing there thinking “Now what?”
These are the questions that reveal the missing layer beneath every stuck moment.
How this feels once things click
Hot Mess Handler has given me more confidence and focus in just weeks – it’s amazing!
Judith P
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"I was so excited to find Hot Mess Handler. As a novice trainer in the US, this helped me plan sessions and understand the hows and whys of gundog work — all without an e-collar!"
Terri R
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"Found the course really useful. Love all the ways it comes together... My favourite module is Self-Control... I have a large Munsterlander... say no more! If a friend asked about the course, I’d tell them: BUY IT!
Amanda W
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Course Structure
What you’ll learn (in the order it actually matters)⬇
1. Sit and Wait
Because without it, everything just happens at once.
This is your first brake in the moment, the thing that gives you even a breath of calm before everything explodes.
2. Self Control
So your dog learns internally not to bolt, lunge or self reward every time something moves.
This keeps impulse from taking over, movement doesn’t become chaos, it becomes something you can work with.
3. Effective Recall
No more shouting or hope-casting.
This is the cue that actually works out in the wild world, not just at home, so you’re not left calling into the wind.
4. Steadiness
So your dog stays with you when everything else wants their attention.
This keeps your dog connected to you even when life tries to drag them away, it’s not just stopping them, it’s staying beside you.
5. Retrieving
Teamwork that actually feels like teamwork.
This isn’t just a fun game, it builds focus, purpose, and a shared rhythm between you and your dog.
6. Heelwork
So you’re not being dragged all over the place.
This turns walks back into something calm and cooperative instead of a fight for attention.
7. Stop Whistle
So your dog stops, ready for what comes next.
This isn’t just an emergency brake. It’s the cue that tells your dog something important is about to happen and they need to be tuned in, not just paused.
8. Hunt/Lost Whistle
So your dog doesn’t disappear into their own world.
This helps your dog stay engaged in the task instead of wandering off after the next distraction.
9. Directions
So your dog moves with you, not just near you.
This helps keep influence in every step, not just when your dog looks at you. Left and right aren’t about showing off. They’re about helping your dog stay connected to you even when they’re working away from you.
BONUS MODULES!!!
The bits you only realise you needed after a moment has already gone wrong.
These fill in real-life gaps — the stuff people only go looking for once they’ve already been stuck in the middle of it.
Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Start
🐶 Is Hot Mess Handler suitable for all dogs?
Yes, any dog that has drive, energy, or a working brain will benefit.
Whether your dog is a gundog, a family pet with spark, or something in between, this course shows you how training actually functions in real life, not just in perfect conditions.
🐾 Do I need prior training experience?
Nope. That’s exactly who this was built for.
This wasn’t created for people who already know every cue and term.
It was made for the people who thought they understood, until their dog proved otherwise in the field, the park, or the walk.
👥 Is this course only for women?
No, the training is for anyone who wants understanding instead of guesswork.
Yes, it’s built by the Ladies Working Dog Group, and the stories inside come from women’s real-world experiences. But the way training works and the way this course explains it applies to anyone who’s stood on a walk and thought,
“I don’t know what matters first.”
What changes once training makes sense
I absolutely loved this course. Have worked my way through it and I am now currently going back referring to the relevant sections for the level my dog and I are at. My favourite Module is the sit! This was totally inspiring. Who knew how important this one command was and how vital it is for all other foundation training. I have watched parts of this module again and again as I feel it is so key for both my pup and me. I started to learn what I should be working on and how to tackle each section of training covered in the course. I would totally recommend the Hot Mess Handler. I would also say that even if you don't feel you are currently up to the level covered in the modules watch them as you will soon realise that each module has elements in it that are relevant to all levels.
Sam E
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Thank you so much for all the time and effort that you give to the group. I signed up for the 'Hot Mess Handler' course and it is so helpful to me at this time. I have a 17 month old Welsh Springer Spaniel and due to the Covid restrictions have been unable to train her with other dogs around ie in a training club environment which I could really do with. However the course has given me motivation and ideas encouraging me to put in the time she needs hopefully to produce a confident well mannered dog. I also want to comment on the positive and non critical attitude shown from the members of the group when they answer questions and discuss methods of training. It is so refreshing to hear that everyone wants to help each other without criticism or disagreement. Please keep up the good work.
Sue W
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Really enjoyed the Hot Mess Handler course. I found the videos and the accompanying workbooks and homework really easy to follow, and I like that there are exercises in for puppies as well as older dogs, but novice handlers. I have two dogs, a puppy and a nearly 3 year old dog, and so much of the course is applicable to both of them.The course gave me the confidence to break down training elements into bite-sized chunks that not only will the dog hopefully get, but also I will be able to remember and piece together. I think the bonus module on training sessions really emphasised this, as it showed how to combine the different homework exercises into training for the 'finished behaviour' and how to back track the steps needed to get there. I'd really encourage anyone who wants to have a safe and well behaved dog to take this course, as even if I never work either of my dogs on a shoot or in a trial, the foundations of Gundog behaviour are what we as pet owners all want: a dog that is safe, steady and that we can engage with in activities they enjoy: hunting, retrieving etc
Amanda W
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Here’s How To Access⬇
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🐶 You can also join the free Hot Mess Handler Support Group, so you’re not figuring things out alone as you work through the course.
Foundational Cues
Not a list to memorise. A structure that shows you what to work on first, and why, so training stops feeling random whether you’re training for the field or the family room.
Training you can return to when real life happens
Recorded sessions and real questions from owners at the same stage as you, so you’re not left wondering how this applies when things don’t go to plan.
Workbooks that help you think, not just record
Simple guides to help you reflect on what you’re seeing, spot patterns, and adjust without spiralling or starting over.
Exercises to fully train each cue
Multiple training exercises for every cue, so you’re building understanding, not just rehearsing one version.
This is for the handler who doesn’t need a cheerleader just the structure to finally feel steady.
Sounds good? Let's go!
Personal Note From LWDG Founder Jo Perrott
We built the course we all wished we’d had when we realised trying harder wasn’t the problem,not understanding was.
This gives you the structure we didn’t have so you can train the dog in front of you without second-guessing yourself.
Jo x
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