Missing out? Click here to get my new articles delivered to you Teaching your dog left and right hand signals is a skill that we introduce at Gundog Grade Two You can start this exercise when … [Read more...]
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Basic equipment for gundog training
So you are ready to start training your new gundog! What equipment do you need to get you started? Whilst you can spend a lot of money on gundog training, the kit you need to get going on Grade … [Read more...]
Gundog Skills
This section is all about the skills that your dog will need to acquire as he makes his way through a gundog training programme. The skills are the same, no matter what training method is … [Read more...]
Gundog equipment and facilities
You can spend a lot of money on sending a gundog away to be trained. A much cheaper option may be to train the dog yourself. This has the advantage of training you at the same time, and giving … [Read more...]
Grade Two Training
Grade Two (junior gun dog) is the second stage in the gundog training journey. The links below lead to training exercises and information to help you reach the Grade Two level of … [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...]
Casting and Lining
Casting and lining are about choosing the direction in which you want your dog to travel. They are the ‘steering’ component of directional control The difference between them lies in the … [Read more...]
Getting started with picking up
Missing out? Click here to get my new articles delivered to you Many people that have a young, newly trained gundog are interested in having a go at picking-up But what does picking-up actually … [Read more...]
The birds are here!
The last of the pheasants arrived on Friday. All of our pens are now stocked once more. The pen repairs and early summer work is done. Rotten posts have been replaced, holes in the fences … [Read more...]
Still confused about clickers?
This is a tweet sent to me on twitter recently @PippaMattinson But handling the dog over a long distance is not possible. I prefer to use the whistle. The tweet was in response to a tweet I made … [Read more...]