Gundog training: I am training my new dog and want to get her used to the stop whistle. Some people say you can make dogs hesitant if you get too…
Jeremy Hunt
Should I buy a puppy with a swelling in the middle of its tummy?
Vet Neil advises this is probably an umbilical hernia, which is generally an inherited defect, but it can be operated on
What is a five generation pedigree certificate?
We have purchased a springer spaniel that is Kennel Club registered but the five generation pedigree certificate is confusing because it contains a lot of abbreviations. Can you help us…
Gun dog breeding: How to breed your first litter
Gun dogs: I want to mate my labrador bitch at some stage in the future. Are there any tips on improving the chances of her getting in-whelp and having a…
Gundog training: How to deal with hot-headed dogs
Gundog training: I intend to buy my first labrador puppies very shortly but am concerned about a gundog training issue.
How to buy a gundog puppy
Gundog puppy: A good gundog puppy doesn't come cheap but cutting corners could be costly.
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…
Gundog training: Working with rescue dogs
Gundog training: I've just got a new labrador from a rescue centre and need some gundog training advice.
The basics of gun dog water work
Water work: It can be a daunting prospect, but water work does have to lead you to drink.
How do you control a headstrong gundog?
Gundog: Our otherwise obedient two-year-old gundog bitch has never quite cracked walking to heel.
How much does a good gundog cost?
Gundog: If you're buying a new pup or part-trained gundog the costs are almost too low.
How can I help my traumatised gundog?
Gundog: While picking-up last season my gentle labrador was attacked by another gundog.
Should I buy this puppy with a heart murmur?
I have been offered a golden retriever puppy from great stock quite cheaply, as it has a heart murmur.
How to prepare your gundog for its first shoot day
Shoot day: Simple mistakes can easily ruin your gundog’s first-ever shoot day.
How do I train a gundog to run straight?
Train a gundog: I'm struggling to train a gundog on blind retrieves.
How do I get my labrador retrieving again?
Labrador retrieving: I need to get my labrador retrieving to a higher standard.
Can you find good homes for gun dog pups?
Find good homes for gun dog pups: I want to make sure I find good homes for gun dog pups from my lab.
Are there merits to summer gun dog training?
Summer gun dog training: I am not sure whether to start summer gun dog training.
Are gundogs still affordable?
With the high price of dog food and expensive veterinary bills to pay, the cost of maintaining a gundog could become prohibitive, warns Heidi Sands
Is distance handling hard to master?
This aspect of gun dog training appears to be so.