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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?

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Would a rescue spaniel be suitable for gundog training?

Gundog training: I recently went to a large rescue kennel and saw two spaniels in need of a home. Both are over a year old, and they were vocal and active when taken outside to a play area, but neithe...

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My puppy gets overly excited when around other people!

Gundog training: I try to socialise my 5 month-old Labrador puppy as much as possible, but while she is well behaved with me on our own - as soon as she sees other people I lose all control of her.

By Time Well Spent
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Do show-winning spaniels ever compete successfully in trials?

Gundog training test & trials: Do show-winning English springers ever compete successfully in trials?

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Are all breeds expected to work at the same speed?

Gundog training: Will an Italian spinone or a munsterlander be expected to work with the same speed as a German shorthaired pointer in a field trial?

By Time Well Spent