We all want our puppies to be bold and confident outdoors. Fortunately with appropriate opportunities to explore outdoors as puppies, most working bred spaniels have both of these attributes in … [Read more...]
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Follow my leader: keep your gundog puppy close (video)
Good habits are best started young, and keeping close contact with a dog is no exception. As the distance between you and your dog increases your influence over him diminishes. And so with close … [Read more...]
The foundations of hunting
A dog’s willingness to hunt, is based on several factors His inherited ‘drive’ to hunt His confidence His independence You can influence your dog’s confidence by exposing him to lots of … [Read more...]
Getting the puppy recall right
A solid recall is an essential foundation skill for all gundog puppies. This is a skill you really do need to get right, and an early start is a great asset. You can find out more about … [Read more...]
Gundog Puppies
If you are starting your gundog training journey with a puppy, you are in a great position. It is a good deal easier to avoid mistakes and get things right when you are starting with a clean … [Read more...]
Hunting
Hunting comes very naturally to many working bred gundogs. But hunting an area of ground effectively requires more than enthusiasm. It requires control and an efficient approach to ground … [Read more...]
Spaniels
Our spaniel breeds are primarily hunting dogs, but modern spaniels are also expected to retrieve. Most working bred spaniels have excellent hunting and retrieving instincts. And are extremely … [Read more...]
Hunting for Gundogs
All gundogs must be able to hunt. Retrievers are expected to hunt for shot game, whether dead or wounded and to ignore live unharmed game. Spaniels are expected to hunt and flush live unharmed … [Read more...]