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...]

Last night was Rachael's fourth in her new home. The progress of the previous night was not repeated. I put Rachael into her crate at 11pm, a little earlier than the night before. And set my … [Read more...]

Our dogs are all fed on a diet of raw meaty bones. Rachael on the other hand, like most Labrador puppies, has been raised on kibble. This is simply the standard dried and pelleted commercial dog … [Read more...]

Here is my third morning report on the night before,  for those that are also struggling with sleep deprivation! Last night was a bit better.   Rachael went outside for her last wee at around 11:30 … [Read more...]

It would be lovely to allow our little chocolate labrador puppy to settle in to her new home for a few weeks before taking her into lots of potentially stressful situations. But unfortunately we … [Read more...]

Rachael woke at two to three hour intervals throughout last night. Which is a bit draining if you like your sleep as most of us do! Anticipating the moment I do like to try and anticipate the … [Read more...]

This article is adapted from an excerpt from 'The Right Start'  -  a guide to raising a gundog puppy for fieldwork.  You can buy The Right Start directly from the Gundog Club bookshop. Noise is a … [Read more...]

Many pups nowadays have their first vaccination at seven weeks old,  with the second one at around ten or eleven weeks. My own vet does not like this policy as he believes the final vaccination … [Read more...]