At Sporting Saint, we are proud to work alongside trainers who share our commitment to producing reliable, well-rounded working dogs. One of those trainers is Martin Hopps, a dedicated handler whose presence across the gundog community continues to grow year on year.
A Natural Fit for the Sporting Saint Brand
Martin’s training style is built around consistency, clarity and fairness. Although he has been working within the gundog world for around five years, his commitment to learning, improving and sharing his journey has quickly made him a recognisable and well-respected figure.
His straightforward approach and focus on building good foundations make him a natural fit for the Sporting Saint brand.
Leading the Way With Launcher-Based Training
Martin is particularly well known for his extensive use of dummy launchers, which feature heavily across his social media platforms. His training videos often showcase structured work using the Auto Launcher 4-Shot, as well as our handheld launcher unit paired with Sporting Saint launcher dummies.
This style of training not only sharpens marking ability but also develops steadiness, memory work and confidence under realistic field pressure. Seeing our launcher equipment used so regularly and effectively provides us with valuable insight into how it performs during day-to-day training.
Supporting His Work in the Field
Alongside launcher work, Martin uses a wide selection of Sporting Saint equipment as part of his training routine, from standard canvas dummies to more advanced products designed for specific skills.
His honest feedback helps us refine existing items and supports the development of new ideas, ensuring our products remain reliable for handlers at every level.
A Shared Commitment to the Sport
Martin is a strong advocate for good training habits, responsible dog work and encouraging newcomers into the sport. His openness in sharing both his successes and his learning moments makes him an excellent ambassador for the Sporting Saint brand and for the wider gundog community.
We are proud to work with Martin and look forward to supporting his continued growth, future projects and ongoing training content.
To explore more of the trainers and professionals we collaborate with, visit our Working With section on the Sporting Saint website.