At the beginning my gun dog was quiet and submissive and easy to control. We have had her now just over five months, and during the last two months she has become a very different dog, extremely quick at hunting and very keen to chase, will not return with retrieves…
Gundogs
Our pre-trained gun dogs don’t understand our commands?
My son and I have purchased two trained gun dogs, ready to shoot over. However, since we have brought the dogs home we have both been unsure of which commands were used to train them - and this is confusing both dogs. What do you advise?
How do I stop my gun dog being aggressive?
I have a young labrador gun dog I have had since a pup. He is now 10 months old and has become rather aggressive towards other dogs. Is this something I can deal with or is this how he will always be?
United Retriever Club North Midland gun dog test
The North Midland Area United Retriever Club held a very successful gun dog training class test to round off the season.
United Retriever Club cold game gun dog test
The United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held an autumn open cold game gun dog test at Parliament Oak, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of Mr G.Shaw-Browne and the assistance of Mr A.Kinta.
United Retriever Club final working gun dog tests
The Bucks Area of the URC held their final working gun dog tests for the year at Foxley Green Farm, Touchen End by kind permission of Reg Payne, and generously sponsored by Skinners Dogfoods.
Blood transfusions for gun dogs?
How far should you go to save the life of your most loyal shooting companion? This dilemma was faced by Leicestershire farmer, Peter Hornbuckle, when his cocker spaniel gundog collapsed one Sunday morning.
Clwyd Retriever Club novice gun dog & puppy test
The Clwyd Retriever Club held its puppy and novice gun dog test at Eaton Hall estate, by kind permission of the Duke of Westminster.
URC Northern Area gun dog water tests
The Northern Area, the youngest of the URC regional branches, recently held gun dog tests, in the superb surroundings of Broom Fisheries, near Annan, Dumfries.
United Retriever Club mixed gun dog tests
The Hants and South West Area of the United Retriever Club held special puppy, intermediate and veteran gun dog tests at Ashe Warren Farm, Overton, Hants on July 1.
How do I choose a labrador puppy?
I am looking for a labrador puppy to buy, but so many seem to have 'snipey' heads that I am unsure where to start?
Northumberland & Durham Labrador Retriever Gun Dog Club
The Northumberland & Durham Labrador Retriever Club held a gun dog working test at Witton-le-Wear on June 10.
United Retriever Club open working gun dog test
The Buckinghamshire area of the United Retriever Club held their summer open working gun dog test on June 17 at Moor Farm, Lane End, near High Wycombe.
Northern England Flatcoated Gun Dog Association
The Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association held their minor gun dog breeds working test at Formark, near Derby, by kind permission of Stuart Garner.
Hampshire Gun Dog Society novice working test
Hampshire Gun Dog Society held a special puppy/novice working test at Sussex Game Farm near Petworth by kind permission of George Crouch.
KWSC novice working test gallery
Kent Working Spaniel Club novice working test took place on 23 September at Deadman's Wood, Faversham in Kent.
United Retriever Club North Midland Area gun dog test
The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held an open working gun dog test for a.v. retriever at Rother Valley Country Park, by kind permission of the Rangers.
Kennet Valley Gun Dog Training Society
The Kennet Valley Gun Dog Training Society held an open working test at Stratfield Saye, by kind permission of the Duke of Wellington and the Marquis of Douro.
Tay Valley Gun Dog Association
The Tay Valley Gun Dog Association held their annual spring test at Logiealmond Lodge, Perthshire, by kind permission of Lord Mansfield and keeper Roddy McIntosh.
United Retriever Club working gun dog tests
The Buckinghamshire area of the United Retriever Club held their intermediate and veteran working gun dog tests at Bix Hall, Henley-on-Thames by kind permission of Major General The Lord Alvingham.