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Gundogs
Gundog training, breeds, gear and field skills
What does ShootingUK’s gundog section cover?
A good gundog is the difference between a frustrating day and a memorable one. Whether you’re starting a puppy from scratch, working through handling problems or trying to close the gap between the training ground and the real thing, the answers matter — and they need to come from people who actually work dogs.
ShootingUK’s gundog pages cover the full range: breed guides, puppy training, obedience and whistle commands, advanced handling, working tests and field trials. Labrador, spaniel, retriever, HPR — whatever you run, the content is written by handlers who train and work their own dogs.
Gear is reviewed practically. Health advice comes from experience in the field as well as the consulting room. And when the hard days come — the ones that have nothing to do with training — we cover those too.
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Gundogs
Why it’s wrong to pick-up unshot birds
Sometimes it's all too easy for dogs to retrieve early-season birds that are exhausted rather than shot; but it's bad practice, writes David Tomlinson
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Gundog news
The Givendale line of English springer spaniels
Dissatisfied with modern working springer spaniels, Peter and Bernadette may have successfully re-introduced a more traditional strain of this gundog breed
By ShootingUK
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Gundogs
How to stop a dog fight
Three Shooting Times gundog experts consider the best way to stop a dog fight – and how to prevent it in the first place
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Gundog news
How gundogs are used abroad
Nick Ridley looks at how the same gundogs are used abroad and asks why we use two breeds in the UK when we could just use one
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GundogsWinter dog discounts
A selection of great buys and fantastic discounts from our partners
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