A well mannered gundog does not retrieve until given permission to do so. He must sit calmly whilst the retrieve falls to the ground and wait for permission to be sent. We call this ‘steadiness’ … [Read more...]
Totally Gundogs is on Facebook!
Today I have set up a Totally Gundogs facebook page. This will be a great place for posting snippets of gundog news, short video clips, photos etc. And for posting information and links to … [Read more...]
Building and maintaining retrieving desire in your gundog
You have probably come across a gundog that has little interest in retrieving. This sad state of affairs is often 'man-made'. There is much you can do to avoid your gundog losing his passion for … [Read more...]
Health testing working spaniels
Why aren’t we health testing more of our working spaniels? This is a popular topic of conversation in working gundog circles and there are strong feelings on both sides. In the show dog … [Read more...]
Clicker retrieve part four
[wp_ad_camp_2]This is the final part of the Totally Gundogs Clicker Retrieve. This part is all about delivery. Before you begin this section you need to have worked your way through the previous … [Read more...]
Exaggerated conformation: when breeders go too far
eye problems are all too common in dogs with too much skinThere are many issues which influence the welfare of dogs in the UK, from puppy farming to inbreeding and from shoddy training methods to … [Read more...]
How do I get land to train my gundog?
How to get access to land on which to train a gundog is a common question on gundog training forums. Finding somewhere to train is a problem for a lot of gundog owners, especially as they move on … [Read more...]
The Gundog Club
The Gundog Club was launched to help gundog owners that are struggling to complete their dog’s field training, or having difficulty controlling their pet gundogs. The Gundog Club is a great … [Read more...]
Clicker retrieve part three
This third part of the clicker retrieve training process is all about holding on to the dummy. You can follow this link to go to Part One: Clicker retrieve part one Part Three is where we teach … [Read more...]
10 interesting gundog books
Many gundog books have a very traditional flavour. But even if you prefer a more modern approach to your training, there is still a wealth of wisdom to be gleaned from within the pages of some of … [Read more...]
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