I am about to breed my first litter of puppies and find that I am getting a lot of conflicting advice about weaning. What procedure do you follow when weaning puppies?
Gundogs
Is my gundog puppy from good stock?
I have ordered a labrador puppy from one of our shoot's pickers-up. What health checks should I be aware of?
North Devon WGC at Meadow Park
North Devon Working Gundog Club held a novice working test at Meadow Park, Filleigh.
What gundog training do you recommend over summer?
I have been training a young gundog and things seem to be coming together well, both socially and with all the basic training mastered.
Bill Meldrum: the Queen’s gundog trainer
In his 20 years of service to HM The Queen Bill Meldrum produced seven field trial champions from the royal kennels
Is professional gundog training the answer?
I’m in two minds about sending my 13-month-old labrador to a professional trainer.
August training session & test with GRCN
The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria will be holding a training session and an a.v. retriever working test during August.
Why has my gun dog started running-in?
My two-year-old spaniel began running in on game towards the end of last season.
Golden tests with Vale of York WGRC
The Vale of York Working Golden Retriever Club have held two working tests so far this year.
Reeves dog kennel and run systems
Since Reeves first launched dog kennel and run systems, they have been active in developing new and innovative products which have evolved to produce outstanding quality animal housing with an excellent reputation.
First time double success at Langford Grove
The Essex Area of the United Retriever Club held a special puppy/novice test at Langford Grove with the kind permission of Mr and Mrs Cant.
How can I ensure my puppy bonds with my old gun dog?
I'm worried my 10-year-old spaniel won't take to the new puppy I've just bought. What problems do you think I may encounter?
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
Spaniels at Burnt Platt Wood
The Chiltern Gundog Society held a spaniel working test at Burnt Platt Wood, Oxon, by kind permission of Richard Butler-Creag.
Can I change the way my gundog holds game?
I've noticed that my young gundog is finding it difficult to balance game he was retrieving especially when the birds were still alive.
A comprehensive test at Shirebrook
The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held an open working test for a.v. retriever at Shirebrook Country Park, by kind permission of Nottinghamshire County Council and Forest Enterprise.
Golden day at Hetton Lyons Country Park
The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria held an a.v. novice/open working test at Hetton Lyons Country Park on a glorious sunny day.
Why is my gundog so possessive?
He is reluctant to release freshly shot birds and his grip gets tighter. Dummies are no problem. I've tried to be firm and gentle but it's not working.
BASC at St. Osyth Priory
The annual BASC North East Essex gundog test took place at St. Osyth Priory, with grateful thanks to John Sait and Frank Walker for all their hard work in setting it up.
How can I encourage my gundog to retrieve from water?
I can’t get my gundog to swim all the way across the river on our shoot to retrieve birds. He is happy in water but only goes half way then comes back.