There are many different approaches to gundog training.
And dog training in general has seen some major changes recently.
Attitudes towards dogs have changed significantly in the last decade or two.
Most people nowadays prefer a ‘carrot’ rather than ‘stick’ approach. And behaviourists have made great strides in advancing modern methods of training.
Articles
This section houses articles about the methods and styles of gundog training that you are likely to come across, and looks at the pros and cons of the various styles of training
- Are gundog trainers stuck in a rut?
- It’s OK to be in control
- Why I changed my approach to dog training
- Practical dog training methods and techniques
- What is a positive only trainer?
- Traditional versus modern dog training
- Clicker training
- Mixed methods in gundog training
- Effective use of rewards in dog training
- Hand signals for gundogs in training
I have attempted to cut through the confusion, sort myth from fact, and give you some clear principles to follow when training your dog.
Note: Some of these articles are housed on my general dog training website.
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