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Your Complete Guide to Gundog Training, Gear and Field Skills
Welcome to the Gundogs hub at Shooting UK, your definitive guide for training, handling, and celebrating working dogs in the field. Whether you’re a novice learning basic obedience or an experienced handler perfecting hunting skills, our expert articles, gear reviews, and how-to features cover everything you need. From training tips for young pups, guidance for first working tests, to support when saying goodbye to a cherished hunting companion, you’ll find it all here.
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Gundog newsCan 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?
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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?
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Gundog newsGundog training: Bonding with handler
Gundog training: I'm struggling to bond with a part-trained spaniel while gundog training.
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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.
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Gundog newsGundog training: Working with rescue dogs
Gundog training: I've just got a new labrador from a rescue centre and need some gundog training advice.
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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.
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A ‘puppy parties’ a good idea when gundog training?
I have acquired my first gundog — a lively German shorthaired pointer puppy — and intend to train the dog myself.
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Gundog newsWhat to do if your gundog is teething
Teething: My five-month-old spaniel bitch is reluctant to retrieve and we think it's because of teething.
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Do I always have to wait for the judge in working tests?
Do I always have to wait for the judge to send me for each retrieve in working tests?
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Gundog newsShould I let my puppy chase game to get it hunting?
Gundog training: I am soon getting my first spaniel puppy, having previously owned Labradors. I have read several books, all written some time ago, but they all contradict each other on how to bring o...
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