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3 ways to help your gundog want to retrieve – but should we use them?

December 14, 2014 by Pippa

3 ways to help your gundog want to retrieve – but should we use them?

Your dog’s ‘desire’ to chase and grab a moving object, is the engine that powers the retrieve. If he doesn’t want that ball or dummy, it can seem as though you are stuck. And if he wants it, but … [Read more...]

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Gundog training: the trouble with retrieving drills and exercises

May 29, 2014 by Pippa

Gundog training: the trouble with retrieving drills and exercises

This website contains quite a few drills or exercises that you can do with your dog. Each drill helps you practice a particular skill. Some people love drills, others hate them. I love them.  … [Read more...]

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Gundog methods: using retrieve markers

May 21, 2014 by Pippa

Gundog methods: using retrieve markers

Missing out?  Click here to get my new articles delivered to you A retrieve marker is simply a visual aid to help your dog locate a dummy. But what is the point? And isn’t it … [Read more...]

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Gundog equipment: A portable retrieving alley

April 23, 2014 by Pippa

Gundog equipment: A portable retrieving alley

Spring is really here, and my world is beginning to dry out at last. I can now step on to the farm without sinking up to my armpits in mud And I am so pleased to be able to drive across the … [Read more...]

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Gundog equipment and facilities

February 5, 2014 by Pippa

Gundog equipment and facilities

You can spend a lot of money on sending a gundog away to be trained. A much cheaper option may be to train the dog yourself. This has the advantage of training you at the same time, and giving … [Read more...]

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How do I get land to train my gundog?

March 28, 2012 by Pippa

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...]

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Lessons from a professional gundog trainer

February 3, 2012 by Pippa

Lessons from a professional gundog trainer

Many keen gundog owners consider having lessons from a professional gundog trainer at some point. And I really recommend that they do. There is nothing quite like the personal touch from a good … [Read more...]

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