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...]
Who is responsible for working dog’s vet bills
I read a very thought provoking post on a forum recently. The person placing the posts was adamant that responsibility for vet's bills incurred by beater's dogs whilst working on shoots, should be … [Read more...]
How does clicker training work at a distance?
Gundog owners often say to me "clicker training is all very well in your garden, but how can it work at a distance?" Well, the answer or course is that once the dog is out of earshot, it … [Read more...]
Getting the puppy recall right
People often ask 'how old should my puppy be before I let him off the lead'. The answer of course is 'let him off the lead from day one'. The reason, I hope, is made clear in this short … [Read more...]
The Clumber Spaniel
The working Clumber Spaniel is a decidedly different animal from it's hefty and rather lumbering show cousins. There has been a real 'come-back' in recent years of these splendid working … [Read more...]
Clicker Gundog – a new resource page
I have been interested in clicker training for several years now. It can still be quite a controversial topic, and popular source of debate in gundog training circles. I do not use clicker … [Read more...]
Hunting an area
Keeping a dog in the area of fall is something that many trainers struggle with, and not just beginners. Many young dogs have a tendency to move far too quickly and overshoot or leave the area of … [Read more...]
Meet Rachael
It has been over four years since my last gundog puppy was born. And I would like you to meet my new puppy Rachael. This young lady is a bit special, and a step into unknown territory for … [Read more...]
Gundog retrieving dummies
Much of the first two years of a gundog's life is spent learning and practicing the skills that he will need in the shooting field. For most types of gundogs, a good deal of this practice is to do … [Read more...]
First steps in gundog training: a basic sit
This article is adapted from 'Passing Grade One' a Gundog Club guide to basic gundog training. You can purchase Passing Grade One from the Gundog Club bookshop. The objective of this exercise is … [Read more...]
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