We had our first driven shoot on Wednesday and what a foggy start to the day! For the first part of the morning the farm was wreathed in swirling water vapour. I didn't dare risk my camera so … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Beating for the first time
So you want to go beating For many gundog owners, beating is their first introduction to the shooting scene. Like many sports, game shooting has a language and culture all of its own, and it … [Read more...]
Have Your Say on Gundogs
Most of us have our preferred or favourite gundog breeds. Most of us will agree that all breeds have their strengths and their weaknesses, their pros and their cons. I have quite strong … [Read more...]
Is this a wake up call?
On Monday morning the Daily Mail published a report on the decision by WH Smith to ban the sale of shooting magazines to children under fourteen. To supply the logic behind this extraordinary step … [Read more...]
The significance of retrieving
Teaching a dog to retrieve, any dog, may be one of the best things you could ever do for him. I'll explain why I think retrieving is important for all breeds of dog in a moment. But obviously … [Read more...]
Rabbiting on the linseed stubble
I am gradually moving articles from my very first old blog to their final homes. I thought this one might interest other gundog owners. It is also interesting to compare the harvest dates. This … [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...]
Sprinting for gundogs
There have been several studies in recent years comparing the physiological effects of sprinting with those of endurance activities like jogging. These studies have shown that the same fitness … [Read more...]