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Gundogs
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 newsIs there a minimum number of retrieves in a gundog test?
Gundog tests: Is there a minimum number of retrieves for each dog in a novice retriever trial?
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Gundog newsPrestigious international gundog test returns to Chatsworth
The Kennel Club has announced the dates for next year’s Kennel Club Gundog Test, to be held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, from 29th May – 2nd June 2013.


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Will attempting to retrieve a bird which flies get a mark?
Will a dog be awarded a mark for an attempt to retrieve a bird which flies away before being picked-up?
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Can 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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Gamekeeping news
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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