The main difference I have noticed so far, between Rachael and my field bred labs, is her enormous enthusiasm for other dogs and people. I am not particularly surprised by this as difficulties in … [Read more...]
Rachael is six months old
Until recently I have been recording my young Labrador pup's progress on her own blog: Rachael's Journey. I have now decided to merge Rachael's Journey with this blog. So from today I am going to … [Read more...]
The significance of retrieving
Teaching a dog to retrieve, any dog, may be one of the best things you could ever do for him. I'll explain why I think retrieving is important for all breeds of dog in a moment. But obviously … [Read more...]
First steps in heelwork
There are lots of different ways to teach a dog to walk to heel. My methods have changed over the years but whichever method you use, the key to success is simple. Get the first two steps right … [Read more...]
The Stolen Retrieve: A whistle stop ‘transition’ exercise
We all have our own system for teaching the stop whistle, and there are a number of different approaches that work effectively. These days, many gundog owners are keen to train their dogs with the … [Read more...]
Hunting an area
Keeping a dog in the area of fall is something that many trainers struggle with, and not just beginners. Many young dogs have a tendency to move far too quickly and overshoot or leave the area of … [Read more...]
First steps in gundog training: a basic sit
This article is adapted from 'Passing Grade One' a Gundog Club guide to basic gundog training. You can purchase Passing Grade One from the Gundog Club bookshop. The objective of this exercise is … [Read more...]
The retrieving process explained
An experienced gundog makes retrieving look very easy. But the retrieve is actually quite a complex behaviour. It is a chain of separate behaviours that are joined together to form one smooth … [Read more...]
The importance of steadiness to fall for retrievers
A well mannered gundog does not retrieve until given permission to do so. He must sit calmly whilst the retrieve falls to the ground and wait for permission to be sent. We call this ‘steadiness’ … [Read more...]
Building and maintaining retrieving desire in your gundog
You have probably come across a gundog that has little interest in retrieving. This sad state of affairs is often 'man-made'. There is much you can do to avoid your gundog losing his passion for … [Read more...]
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