Welcome to the gundogs section of ShootingUK, where we celebrate gundog training, gundog breeds and those four-legged shooting companions who are better behaved than their humans. From gundog puppy training basics to advanced gundog handling techniques, we cover everything working dog owners need.
Our gundog content spans labrador training, spaniel training, and retriever training, plus advice on gundog working tests and gundog field trials. Discover gundog breed guides, gundog equipment reviews, and practical tips on gundog obedience that might actually work.
Whether you’re navigating gundog puppy chaos, perfecting gundog whistle commands, or wondering why your gundog training plan looked brilliant on paper, we’re here to help. From choosing gundog breeds to gundog health advice and those bittersweet moments when you say goodbye to an old friend, our gundog features come from handlers who know that the best shooting days are the ones spent with a good dog at your side.
My young spaniel currently reacts badly to it.
I'm worried that one day he'll go and not come back.
He's got a fantastic pedigree but isn't a good retriever.
I’m struggling to maintain control over my hard-working gundog.
My spaniel has started to turn on other dogs on shoot day.
Charles Smith-Jones recalls some of his more memorable experiences from the various high seats he has used while stalking over the years
Can I clean my gun dog’s mouth of feathers after it has delivered a bird in a field trial?
I keep getting conflicting advice about where to start.
<strong>In his 20 years of service to HM The Queen Bill Meldrum produced seven field trial champions from the royal kennels</strong>
I’m in two minds about sending my 13-month-old labrador to a professional trainer.
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