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Stay informed with the latest updates on gundogs through our gundog news page. From training breakthroughs and breed insights to expert advice on care and health, our news section delivers timely updates for gundog owners and enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a professional handler or a countryside lover, explore the stories shaping the world of gundogs and their vital role in field sports.
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Gundog newsCan you improve a gundog’s focus?
My gundog is easily distracted and would drop a retrieve and chase if given the chance. What do you suggest to overcome this problem?
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsHow do I stop my gundogs squabbling?
One of my three gundogs is very possessive and is so eager to please that when I throw a ball she will either steal it or stop the other two dogs from retrieving it, leading to squabbling. How can I p...
By ShootingUK
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Gundog disipline – how much is too much?
I was recently pulled up by a professional trainer for giving my gundog too much encouragement. Is there a happy medium between encouragement and disipline?
By ShootingUK
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Will my gundog mature after training?
Because of my work commitments I have decided to send my 12-month-old gundog away for training. Do you think she will be mature enough to take out this next season into the beating line?
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsShould I send my gundog to a pro?
I have been training a young spaniel myself and although it's my first I feel that I have done a good job installing all the basic sit, stay, walk at heel and stopping on the whistle commands.
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsHow should I train a sensitive labrador?
I have a 14-month-old labrador bitch that has been rather sensitive to train.
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsHow do I stop my gun dogs from running ahead?
Gun dogs: When beating, I can’t stop my spaniel running ahead to the front of the wood before working back to the line of beaters. The walking guns love him for pushing game back to them but it’s ...
By ShootingUK
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How can I improve my dog’s training on unseen retrieves?
My labrador bitch is now 18 months old and I’m intending to pick-up with her this season. My inexperience led me to concentrate too much on marked retrieves in her early raining which has meant ...
By ShootingUK
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How will my career change effect my dogs’ lives?
I have recently had to change my job and I have two 15-month-old cocker spaniels.
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsCan you give gun dogs too much encouragement?
I have recently been on a training day with a professional trainer organised by my local gundog club. These days really do show up your shortcomings as an amateur trying to train his first dog. I was ...
By ShootingUK
