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.
Find good homes for gun dog pups: I want to make sure I find good homes for gun dog pups from my lab.
My ten year-old Labrador is displaying some curious behaviour, he seems to be getting lost in the house and garden, and sometimes fails to respond to his name and commands.
Summer gun dog training: Is summer gun dog training the way to keep my spaniel motivated?
Summer gun dog training: I am not sure whether to start summer gun dog training.
Introducing game to my spaniels: I don't know when I should introduce game to my spaniel.
My one-year-old spaniel still has a lot of puppy in her.
Am I training my 15 month old gun dog incorrectly?
This aspect of gun dog training appears to be so.
Have I got my gun dog training priorities wrong?
Am I wasting my time training my new gun dog?
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