A good gundog is the difference between a frustrating day and a memorable one. Whether you’re starting a puppy from scratch, working through handling problems or trying to close the gap between the training ground and the real thing, the answers matter — and they need to come from people who actually work dogs.
ShootingUK’s gundog pages cover the full range: breed guides, puppy training, obedience and whistle commands, advanced handling, working tests and field trials. Labrador, spaniel, retriever, HPR — whatever you run, the content is written by handlers who train and work their own dogs.
Gear is reviewed practically. Health advice comes from experience in the field as well as the consulting room. And when the hard days come — the ones that have nothing to do with training — we cover those too.
The law offers little help when an out-of-control dog charges yours, so reading the danger early is the best defence, insists Jackie Drakeford
Veteran trainer John Cook shares with Selena Barr the lifetime of hard work that he is convinced has kept him feeling young at 80 years old
The grouse moor opens on 12 August and the partridge days follow, which makes August the month a shaky recall becomes everybody's problem. Gundog Journal's step-by-step guide sets out how to build the...
The team at Mordor Gundogs have trained and lived alongside Labradors, cockers and springers for years, and each breed has wormed its way into family life in its own unmistakable way. So which one rea...
Jackie Drakeford explains how understanding the purpose of your dog's breed can lessen training challenges and build a better partnership
Our pick of five lightweight, practical products to keep both handler and dog cool and comfortable through summer training, from cooling coats to a remote dummy dropper, rounded up to help you get the...
From the wild Carpathian mountains, Gergely Bödők follows a Transylvanian hound at work after wild boar, a breed shaped by centuries of rugged forest and dangerous game. It is a rare scent hound tha...
For many, what makes the shoot day all the better is the company of our dogs, whether on the peg or beating line, says Julia Newman.
Discover why properly restraining your gundog in the car is essential for safety, legality, and insurance. Learn about crash-tested crates, harnesses and Highway Code rules for travelling with dogs.
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