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True trust is built through freedom, not control.

The Regulation-First Model™

A guided online gundog training experience for owners who want calm, clarity, and real change, not more noise
Brought to you by Nina, The Holistic Gundog Specialist at Confident Canine® in Essex

The Regulation-First Model™

For the gundog owner who knows there is more going on than “bad behaviour.” If your dog feels switched on, scattered, intense, over-aroused, or hard to reach outdoors, this is where we start differently.

Not with more control, more pressure, or more commands, but with deeper understanding. 

The Regulation-First Model™ helps you understand what is driving your gundog, what your dog is responding to beneath the surface, and how to create more focus, steadiness, and connection by bringing balance to both ends of the lead. 

This is not just information to watch and forget. 

It is a carefully guided six-week experience, combining structured learning, live support, and a calm community space, so you can actually implement what you learn and begin to see meaningful change. Confidence, not chaos. Freedom, not force. Boundaries, not battles.💫
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The The Regulation-First Model™ Online
- Freedom through understanding

You adore your gundog, but their world moves fast. 

One moment they’re with you, the next they’re gone, swept up by scent, sound, and instinct. You try to stay patient, yet every walk feels like an unpredictable dance between control and chaos. 

You’ve read, watched, practised… and still something deeper feels out of reach. Because lasting change isn’t about control, it’s about understanding. Your gundog’s reactions aren’t defiance; they’re communication. When you learn to read the subtleties of instinct, emotion, and environment, you begin to guide rather than correct, and everything starts to flow.  That’s the purpose of the Regulation First™ course. 

Across six carefully paced weeks, you’ll move through structured, step-by-step lessons that combine calm, choice-based training with the emotional intelligence your gundog truly needs. Each module is drip-fed so you can absorb, practise, and progress without overwhelm. You’ll have regular live Q&A sessions with Nina for real-time guidance, plus a supportive online community where you can share insights, stay accountable, and feel seen by others walking the same path.

Whether you live too far to work with Nina in person or simply prefer learning in your own time, The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience brings her full methodology to you, wherever you are in the world. 

Your enrolment includes lifetime access to the course materials* so you can revisit and refine your skills as your partnership evolves. 
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LEARN WITH ME, NINA, THE HOLISTIC GUNDOG SPECIALIST AT CONFIDENT CANINE® - To find out more about me click here
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Because when training becomes understanding, freedom follows, in recall, in rhythm, and in the quiet confidence that you and your dog have finally found your flow.
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If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and create lasting trust, focus, and freedom, The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience will guide you every step of the way. 
If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and create lasting trust, focus, and freedom, The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience will guide you every step of the way.
LEARN WITH ME, NINA, THE HOLISTIC GUNDOG SPECIALIST AT CONFIDENT CANINE®
For just £1,495 (first intake only, after this price will revert to £1,775), you’ll receive six weeks of structured, drip-fed content, with live Q&A support directly from me! I have my own gundogs that I have worked, competed with at various levels in lots of disciplines including at Crufts and Discover Dogs and I have helped hundreds of gundog owners find their balance!

You will also have access to a calm, connected community, everything you need to transform frustration into fluent partnership.

No force. No gimmicks. Just clarity, compassion, and the confidence to understand your gundog on a deeper level. 

Join The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience today and begin your journey toward freedom through understanding. 

*Lifetime access refers to the lifetime of the course’s availability, not the participant’s lifetime.
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What you will gain from your The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience

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Structured Learning Path
A step-by-step journey bringing you 6 core modules and various supporting modules, each building upon the last, all designed to deepen your understanding & connection with your gundog.
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Supported Learning with ME!
You get six weeks of live course support from me inside your onboarding group. I'll be alongside you, helping you gain the most from your tie. The course is then yours to keep for life*.
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Membership
FREE access to our online membership where each month you receive a whole host of goodness to help you and your gundog find your best partnership and live life to the max!
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Access to my private podcast
You'll also get access to my private podcast, quiet, thoughtful audio support you can listen to alongside the course, whenever it suits you.
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Resource Library

An ever-growing collection of materials, including training games, templates, holistic exercises all designed to support your progress.
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Priority Access to Future Offerings

Early access to selected upcoming workshops, events, and additional resources both online and live.
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How does it work?


Every month, I welcome a new intake group into The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience based on the unique 6x6 Framework™. This cohort-based rhythm means you won’t be starting alone, you’ll begin your journey alongside others moving through the course at the same pace.


Each group receives six weeks of live support, including weekly sessions with me and the opportunity to ask direct questions via WhatsApp during that time. I’ll guide you through the full The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training system personally, helping you find your flow and build lasting change.


After your six supported weeks, the course becomes fully self-paced, and yours to keep for life. You’ll also receive one year of access to the Membership, where fresh insights and content are delivered each month to help you stay inspired.


Want to stay beyond the first year? You’ll have the option to continue your membership and keep the momentum going.

Step 1: Sign Up & Get Started

Once you enrol, you’ll receive immediate access to The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience Course portal, where your lessons will unlock gradually each week to guide you step by step.
You’ll also be invited into the private online community, where you’ll find details of upcoming live sessions and ongoing guidance to help you get the most from your training journey.
Your course can be accessed anytime either online via the website or through the EzyCourse App, available via Google Play or the Apple App Store, so you can learn wherever you are.
If you ever need help getting started, just email [email protected], we’re here to make sure everything runs smoothly from the moment you join.

🌿 Step 2: Begin your year long journey with our six week kick start

Your first modules will unlock automatically as you start the course, and you have me with you guiding you through with calm, clear structure.
The lessons are released gradually over six weeks to give you time to absorb, practise, and truly understand each step before moving on.
Once inside the community, you’ll be invited to introduce yourself and share a little about your gundog, it’s a warm, supportive space where everyone is working towards the same goal: calm connection and confident partnership.
Keep an eye out for details of your first live session with me, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions, listen in, and deepen your understanding of what you’re learning in real time.

📚 Step 3: Continue With Confidence

After your six weeks of guided learning, your journey continues with the opportunity to attend future The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experience live Q&A sessions with me as and when these occur. These sessions are there to keep you supported as you apply what you’ve learned, revisit key lessons, and deepen your understanding in real time.
You’ll also retain access to the full course, every module, resource, and tool, to revisit at your own pace whenever you need a moment of clarity or a gentle reminder.
The community remains open throughout your first year too, offering a calm, encouraging space to connect, reflect, and share progress as you grow.

🔁 Step 4: Stay Connected, If You Choose To

After your first year, your learning journey continues independently with lifetime access* to all course materials. You can return to the lessons, refresh your skills, and continue evolving your partnership at your own rhythm.
There may also be opportunities to stay connected with me and others who have completed The Regulation-First Model™ Online Training Experiencee, such as optional alumni spaces or extended guidance, though these will be introduced later if offered.
Because when you understand your gundog this deeply, growth doesn’t end when the course does, it simply moves at a gentler pace.
*Lifetime access refers to the lifetime of the course’s availability, not the participant’s lifetime.
© 2024 | Nina Fotara T/as Confident Canine