Gundog training

Puppy health advice: Elbows and X-Rays

Puppy health advice: Elbows and X-Rays

Puppy: Why is it so important for working labradors to have their elbow joints X-rayed at the same time as their hips are checked? And what is the best approach with a puppy? Read more

Spaniel training: Stopping spaniels from pulling on

Spaniel training: Stopping spaniels from pulling on

Spaniel training: I have been helping on my local shoot, dogging-in birds from the boundaries. My two spaniels have started pulling forward onto scent and sometimes going off the whistle. I need spaniel training advice. Read more

Gun dog training: Obedience training

Gun dog training: Obedience training

Obedience training: Without proper obedience training a gun dog with behavioral problems will be of no good to anyone. Read more

Cocker spaniel field trials results

Cocker spaniel field trials results

Cocker spaniels: The last Kennel Club field trials of 2012 were held by the Kennel Club in Norfolk. Read more

My dog recently exhibited some strange behaviour?

My dog recently exhibited some strange behaviour?

Dog behaviour: Recently, we had two visitors, known to my dog, who met him at the front door. He turned his head away and raised his lip in what seemed like a snarl and backed away from their hands. Read more

How can I get involved in field trials?

How can I get involved in field trials?

I have an 18-month-old cocker spaniel, which I work, and I am considering going to a field trial with a view to spectating and, at a later stage, taking part myself. I live in Lancaster — could you tell me what I need to do to get involved? Read more

Is it irresponsible of me to work a springer with a full tail?

Is it irresponsible of me to work a springer with a full tail?

Tail docking: Having spent months researching English springer spaniels, I am at the point of trying to find a reputable breeder. I would like a show-type springer but want to train it to hunt and retrieve. Read more

Will a poor gundog test affect my Working Gundog Certificate?

Will a poor gundog test affect my Working Gundog Certificate?

I am considering trying for my Working Gundog Certificate (WGC) at Chatsworth in a novice working test. If I get a low score on a test, will that mean a fail for the WGC as well? Read more

How can I find out more about the rules of field trials?

How can I find out more about the rules of field trials?

Gundog training: Test & Trials: I am new to gundog competitions; how can I find out more about the rules of field trials? Read more

Is food for rewards during gundog training neccessary?

Is food for rewards during gundog training neccessary?

Gundog training: I notice that you often advise the use of food for rewards during training. Shouldn't a dog be happy to work for praise? Read more

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