http://youtu.be/WD1sLh5zWyg Last week I published an article setting out the very first steps in teaching your dog to cast back. The video above is an illustration of the set up and procedure … [Read more...]
Gundog Basic Back Cast – Step One
This is the first part of a six step basic back cast programme for beginners. Step One is a basic back cast with no distractions. Check the introduction to this series In it you can discover … [Read more...]
Hand signals for gundogs in training
Within the UK gundog training community, there are a number of hand signals that are traditionally associated with certain commands. Some of these are ‘universal’, some vary from person to … [Read more...]
Gundog Training: Why you should mix up your stop whistle drills
Missing out? Click here to get my new articles delivered to you Been practicing your stop whistle? Is your dog getting sticky on the recall? Is he sluggish on the retrieve, or dragging his … [Read more...]
Establishing the retrieve
How you go about establishing a retrieve in your gundog, will depend on your starting point. If you are lucky enough to be starting with a puppy, you will need to work through the stages in the … [Read more...]
Teaching your gundog permanent blinds: Part Three
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...]
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...]