This is the third part of the training permanent blinds mini series. In Part Two we established some permanent blinds, and lengthened them out a little. We also introduced your gundog to several … [Read more...]
The foundations of retrieving
Retrieving is not one behaviour but a whole sequence of behaviours. Some aspects of the retrieving process are strongly instinctive for many gundogs Other aspects, not so much. And retrieving … [Read more...]
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...]
Grade Two Training
Grade Two (junior gun dog) is the second stage in the gundog training journey. The links below lead to training exercises and information to help you reach the Grade Two level of … [Read more...]
Grade One Training
Grade One (beginner gun dog) is the first stage in the gundog training journey. The links below lead to training exercises and information to help you reach the Grade One level of … [Read more...]
Why you cannot train your gundog alone
A lot of people rather like the ‘solitary’ nature of gundog training They like being at one with nature, and just the dog for company. This is all very well, but some gundog owners get into … [Read more...]
All about controlled retrieving
Many gundogs will pick up an object and carry it. Without any training whatsoever. Dogs have, after all, been fetching sticks since time immemorial Not many gundogs however, will retrieve … [Read more...]
From stop whistle at heel to stop at a distance
People often struggle with crossing the 'stop whistle gap' That tricky gap between stopping to whistle at heel, and stopping at a distance This can be challenging, even if the dog is only a … [Read more...]
Teaching your gundog permanent blinds: Part two
In the first article in this mini-series we looked at the purpose of Permanent Blinds And how to choose locations. Today’s article is all about training. The exercises We have three exercises … [Read more...]
The foundations of hunting
A dog’s willingness to hunt, is based on several factors His inherited ‘drive’ to hunt His confidence His independence You can influence your dog’s confidence by exposing him to lots of … [Read more...]
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