We made it then! Here we are in 2015, and only a few weeks left of the shooting season. Sad as I will be to see the season end, I do love new beginnings The beginning of a new day, the first day … [Read more...]
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Handling your gundog: teaching the four casts
Today’s article is a resource for those wanting to teach their gundogs to handle at a distance Casting is the second of our four key blind retrieving skills The act of casting a dog simply means … [Read more...]
10 Great Gifts for Gundog Owners
Christmas is a time for giving. Not everyone is easy to buy for, but if you are searching for something for a gundog owner you are in luck. What better way to make sure that you pick the right … [Read more...]
Review: Dog Training Vest
When you're out and about training your gundog, it's good to keep everything to hand. A training vest is a brilliant solution to your training needs, and can help keep you warm at the same … [Read more...]
6 myths and the truth about food in gundog training
Most modern dog trainers use food in training. Yet the antipathy towards the use of food in gundog training circles persists. This article is about busting some of the myths that surround the … [Read more...]
Gundog Fieldwork: What equipment do you need for picking-up?
Just a couple of weeks to go until the glorious twelfth! And thoughts are obviously starting to turn to the coming shooting season "What equipment do you need for picking up?" Was a question … [Read more...]
Gundog Basic Back Cast – Step Two
Missing out? Click here to get my new articles delivered to you This is the second step in my six step basic back cast programme Before you commence the exercise below, you need to complete … [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...]
Supplies
We've gathered together a collection of great supply ideas for your gundog. Follow the photo links below for products and reviews. Books A selection of our favourite books to help you raise … [Read more...]