What exactly are gundog Field Tests? And how do they differ from the traditional gundog tests run by the Kennel Club? The training process Field Tests are not competitions. They are tests for … [Read more...]
The outrun: lining your gundog back
This article is adapted from Passing Grade Three available from The Gundog Club There are two potential starting points for the back command. One is with the dog remote from you - the back … [Read more...]
Gundog skills: directional control
The ability to control a dog at a distance is one that many working gundog owners aspire to. There is a particlar joy in watching a dog glide gracefully to a halt at 100 yards, on the peep of a … [Read more...]
An introduction to blind retrieving
There will be many times in the life of a retriever, when he has to search for game that he has not seen fall. Sometimes this will be as part of an unstructured ‘sweeping up’ process. At other … [Read more...]
Introducing The Gundog Trust
The Gundog Trust is a relatively new charity. The principle aims of the charity are To promote, support and develop gundog training opportunities for all gundog owners To encourage community … [Read more...]
Rachael’s journey: picking up game
It is time to take the plunge, and get Rachael picking up game. She probably won’t be picking up on the shoot until after Christmas, her role until then will be to observe. But I want her to … [Read more...]
The Graded Training Scheme for Gundogs
The Graded Training Scheme for gundogs was launched in the UK in 2006 It is a national scheme and gundog owners can participate throughout the United Kingdom The scheme sets concise standards … [Read more...]
Getting your first gundog
This article has been posted for those of you that don’t yet have a gundog. The idea is to point you to sections of the website that may help you make your choice. You can follow a series of … [Read more...]
Casting and Lining
Casting and lining are about choosing the direction in which you want your dog to travel. They are the ‘steering’ component of directional control The difference between them lies in the … [Read more...]
Marking and marked retrieves
A marked retrieve is one the dog has seen fall. Marking, is the act of accurately memorising the location at which the falling object reached the ground. Marking ability is an important … [Read more...]
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