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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 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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Gundog newsDo 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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Gundog newsCould a Boxer become a decent gundog?
I have been told by a breeder that some of her boxers are trained as gundogs, something I find hard to believe.
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Gundog newsWhy isn’t my gundog losing weight?
Losing weight: My four-year-old spaniel bitch has had six lovely puppies but is now having problems losing weight.
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Gundog newsCan I send my gundog after the shot for blind retrieves?
In gundog tests, I have called my cocker in after the shot to send for blind retrieves. Can I do this in a gundog trial?
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Gundog newsHow much does a good gundog cost?
Gundog: If you're buying a new pup or part-trained gundog the costs are almost too low.
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Gundog newsGundog training – Pulling on the lead
I have been using a choke chain to try to stop my gundog pulling on the lead. He was fine as a puppy, but now pulls like mad when I take him to the park.
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Gundog newsI’m training my gundog for beating, what should I expect?
My dad bought me a gundog, which I'm training, and I would like to take him beating this season.
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Gundog newsGundog training at home
Gundog training: It's possible to conduct gundog training at home even with no prior experience.
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