Obedience training: Without proper obedience training a gun dog with behavioral problems will be of no good to anyone.
Gundogs
Can a gundog in the early stages of pregnancy run in trials?
Gundog training: Can a spaniel bitch in the early stages of pregnancy be run in trials or could the exertion harm the embryos?
Should a spaniel always immediately drop when it flushes a bird?
Gundog training: Should a spaniel always immediately drop when it flushes a bird?
My dog is house trained – but not in other people’s houses!
We stayed at my sister’s house over Christmas, and to my mortification, my dog forgot her house training several times. Why was this?
Cocker spaniel field trials results
Cocker spaniels: The last Kennel Club field trials of 2012 were held by the Kennel Club in Norfolk.
Results of Kennel Club cocker spaniel Field Trials
Results of Kennel Club cocker spaniel Field Trials: The Kennel Club held its final two field trials of 2012 in Norfolk recently, with the Novice Cocker Spaniel Field Trial at Castle Rising, King’s Lynn, and the Open Cocker Spaniel Field Trial at Congham, King’s Lynn.
Will dogs get an A+ mark for completing an eye-wipe?
Gundog training: Will a Labrador always get an A+ mark for completing an eye-wipe?
Could a friend take over my gundog to finish a test or trial?
I would like to enter into some gundog tests and trials, but if I can’t manage the full day can my friend take over to finish the trial?
Is there a minimum number of retrieves in a gundog test?
Gundog tests: Is there a minimum number of retrieves for each dog in a novice retriever trial?
Will a lot of whistling matter in a gundog test?
My springer needs quite a lot of whistling to keep it hunting close. Will this matter in gundog tests?
Prestigious international gundog test returns to Chatsworth
The Kennel Club has announced the dates for next year’s Kennel Club Gundog Test, to be held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, from 29th May – 2nd June 2013.
Kent Woman and Spaniel win top award first time
A woman from Kent and her talented two-year-old English Springer Spaniel, Alfie, have won first place in a top canine competition after entering for the very first time.
Are reminder commands allowed during a walked-up trial?
Gundog trials training: Are reminder commands allowed to keep my dog at heel during a walked-up trial?
Will attempting to retrieve a bird which flies get a mark?
Will a dog be awarded a mark for an attempt to retrieve a bird which flies away before being picked-up?
Can I use voice commands when handling my gundog?
Can I use voice commands when handling my dog out to retrieve, or would that be noisy handling?
Can I still compete in a retriever trial if i’m a bit late?
I have drawn number 23 in a retriever trial. If I telephone the secretary to say I may be a bit late, will I still be able to run if I can get there before my number is due in line?
Gundog training: Bonding with handler
Gundog training: I'm struggling to bond with a part-trained spaniel while gundog training.
When gundog training how do you tell him off?
I am about to start gundog training a Labrador puppy for the first time and have been reading a number of useful books on the subject.
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.
Which is the best gundog breed for wildfowling?
Last year I joined a local wildfowling club with shooting on inland washes where the main duck are wigeon, teal and mallard.