The perfect balance of professionalism and heart. The Mitchells are totally responsible breeders who will ensure that any prospective owners are fully prepared for a new dog. We are fortunate that we were able to have our wonderful boy Louis who is now part of our family. He attends regular training sessions with Ian who is an amazing trainer. He is firm but fair, patient and extremely knowledgeable. He explains each exercise clearly and does not use harsh methods; each dog (and handler) develops at their own pace. We recently did a beginners group training day which was really enjoyable and an invaluable experience for all of us. We have also used the boarding facilities and would now never consider using anywhere else. The standard of cleanliness is exceptional and the dogs benefit from regular supervised exercise - our dogs returned to us happy and clean smelling! No negatives - only positives! Eshiels is exceptional in every way! Bev and Martin Jowett Eshiels = Excellance

Having never had to book our two cocker spaniels into kennels before, our first choice was Eshiels after viewing the spacious new top of the range heated boarding kennels when attending one-to-one training lessons with Ian, and a good choice it was. On our return we were greeted with two happy dogs who clearly had been extremely well cared for and had a great time at Eshiels and when Andrea spoke about how they had been we could tell they had got to know our dogs well and had paid alot of attention to them like we do at home. Eshiels will be full of returning customers and we will certainly be one of them. First Class Kennels, First Class Care and also First Class breeders as our wee Freddie was bred from Eshiels Stud dog Freddie and we still to this day recieve comments when out walking about what a beautiful, well natured dog he is. We would highly recommend Eshiels on all levels to everyone. So thanks Ian and Andrea! :) The Jess Family Owners of Freddie (Junior) and Finn

First Class dog Kennels! this is the Hilton of the dog world, both Ian and Andrea are so committed to what they offer here and ensure that you are made to feel that you and your dog are the most important person to them at that time. It is not just another Dog coming through their gate, they take time to find out exactly what your dog needs and uphold your every wish for the care that you request. Very professional and committed people. I am sure that they will get lots of returning customers including us in that! Diane Customer

Friends recommended that we contact Eshiels when we decided to train our new Lab. We initially booked 6 one to one lessons on the strength of the recommendation, and having now been a client of Ian and Andrea's for both training and boarding over the last year, We would have no hesitation in recommending Esheils to anybody looking for positive, friendly, and pragmatic training plus a very high quality and professional boarding service delivered by people who are so obviously passionate and committed to the training and welfare of working dogs. Susan and Fraser Wood Owners of Beau, a black Labrador

We are the proud owners of Keira who is one of "Freddie's girls". As first time owners we approached Ian for assistance with general obedience however , although a family pet, we also wanted to develop Keira's and our own knowledge on gundog skills. We booked a series of lessons with Ian and the transformation was amazing. It is so obvious that Ian is passionate about dogs and has vast knowledge, always willing to answer any questions we had.. He ensured that our sessions developed general obedience as well as gundog skills such as whistle and direction commands, they were hugely enjoyable for puppy and ourselves. Keira's two favourite places to go are the beach and Eshiels!!! Although training sessions are now over, our choice for kennels for Keira was an easy one and we have booked her in for holidays at Eshiels. Margaret and David Haldane Cocker Spaniel Owners

I went to Ian for one-to-one obedience training for me and my cocker spaniel, Brodie. I was a first time dog owner and knew next to nothing about how to train a dog. I learned so much from Ian's patient training which has led me to have greater confidence and a happy, obedient (well, most of the time!) dog. I now enjoy and appreciate my lovely dog more than ever. Rachel Hunter Very happy customer

Tess, my 3 year old cocker spaniel bitch and I have been attending Ian's gundog training now for 2 years. If it wasn't for Ian's encouragement and training methods I am sure I would have given up in the early days, but here we are further down the line with a happier, more obedient dog! (did I say that?) and a more confident owner. The way Ian puts across his training is excellent and I would recommend anyone wishing to commence gun dog training visit Eshiels. Sandra Rankin Satisfied Client

His passion is extraordinary and the 'interview' that I was put through before he parted with a pup was to me a vital part of the process. 'Poppy' is now 3 years old and easily the best Labrador I have ever had the pleasure of being involved with. She is the epitome of Ian's breeding mantra - she is an outstanding outstanding Labrador Retriever - fit, extremely fast, healthy, highly intelligent, very biddable and with a great working ability, but also unbelievably soft natured and a beautiful temperament. She has created quite a stir amongst some well entrenched breeders and trainers in my area who have all commented not only as to how good she looks, but also on her keen intelligence and amiable demeanour. I firmly believe that Eshiels Gundogs are one of the best breeders in the country and am extremely happy to recommend them to anyone. Timothy Mygind Tim Mygind Continued

It took me over a year, and a lot of fruitless searching, before I found Ian Mitchell and his beautiful dogs. I was looking for a very special Labrador and I was prepared to search hard and long till I found exactly the right one. I needed a well bred, athletic, intelligent, working dog, but (most importantly) also with the temperament to live in a family with very young children. I live in the South of England and found it extremely difficult to get a Lab that fitted the bill (they were either thick set, or of questionable breeding, or the breeders I found simply didn't seem to have the right passion for what they do). From the moment I happened across Ian Mitchell I realised that I found one of the best breeders in the country, and I consider myself extremely fortunate that he was prepared to let me have one of his precious Labs. His passion is extraordinary and the 'interview' that I was put through before he parted with a pup was to me a vital part of the process. Tim Mygind Happy Owner

We were recommended to Ian when our Cocker came of an age that he no longer needed to stay so close on walks and started running off! Whist we do not have expectations of a fully trained gun dog, we are after a well behaved family pet who can be trusted in the great outdoors. Ian with his one to one sessions has not only worked with Monty on his training but has also given us invaluable advice and training tips that we can do at home. Rome wasn?t built in a day, but thanks to Ian we are sitting comfortably in the Colosseum. We would highly recommend Ian, not only for his first class training, but also for the genuine care he shows the dogs in his charge Matt and Helen Savage Owners to Monty