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...]
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...]
The patterned recall: a stop whistle practice exercise
"Dogs should not be repeatedly stopped on the recall" It can make the recall sticky (hesitant, slow) "Dogs should not be repeatedly recalled from the stay" It can make the dog unsteady … [Read more...]
The walking hold: a gundog delivery exercise
We talked in a recent article, about delivery problems in general. And about the different methods that can help you resolve them. Like any training, teaching a delivery isn’t something that … [Read more...]
Teaching your gundog permanent blinds: Part One
Blind retrieves are a very neat piece of teamwork A partnership between man (or woman) and dog. It’s a partnership built on trust and confidence. And we need to build that trust and … [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...]
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