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.
Can I use voice commands when handling my dog out to retrieve, or would that be noisy handling?
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?
Gundog training: I'm struggling to bond with a part-trained spaniel while gundog training.
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.
Gundog training: I've just got a new labrador from a rescue centre and need some gundog training advice.
Last year I joined a local wildfowling club with shooting on inland washes where the main duck are wigeon, teal and mallard.
I have acquired my first gundog — a lively German shorthaired pointer puppy — and intend to train the dog myself.
Teething: My five-month-old spaniel bitch is reluctant to retrieve and we think it's because of teething.
Do I always have to wait for the judge to send me for each retrieve in working tests?
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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