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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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GundogsSealyhams – leaders of the rat pack
Nick Ridley sees what a pack of Sealyhams can do when he joins them in action on a chicken farm, hunting down that most persistent of foes – the common brown rat
By ShootingUK
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Gundogs
How to prepare your home for a puppy
The arrival of a puppy isn’t all that much different than expecting a new baby, reveals Lez Graham
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsMy gun dog is water-shy, what can I do?
My two year-old spaniel dog refuses to enter water. How can I overcome this problem?
By ShootingUK
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GundogsThe Great Debate: Kennel or kitchen?
Kennel or kitchen: Where should your gun dog be when not in the field?
By ShootingUK
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Gundog newsWhy the law on docking tails needs to change
Born in Scotland, springer spaniel Storm moved to England with an undocked tail. Vet Neil McIntosh describes how working in cover proved costly and why the law needs to change
By ShootingUK
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