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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 newsWhen should I start training my gundog?
I keep getting conflicting advice about where to start.
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GundogsBill Meldrum: the Queen’s gundog trainer
<strong>In his 20 years of service to HM The Queen Bill Meldrum produced seven field trial champions from the royal kennels</strong>
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Gundog newsIs professional gundog training the answer?
I’m in two minds about sending my 13-month-old labrador to a professional trainer.
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GearReeves dog kennel and run systems
Since Reeves first launched dog kennel and run systems, they have been active in developing new and innovative products which have evolved to produce outstanding quality animal housing with an excelle...
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Gundog news
Does dried food improve a gun dog’s performance?
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
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Gundog newsCan I change the way my gundog holds game?
I've noticed that my young gundog is finding it difficult to balance game he was retrieving especially when the birds were still alive.
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Why is my gundog so possessive?
He is reluctant to release freshly shot birds and his grip gets tighter. Dummies are no problem. I've tried to be firm and gentle but it's not working.
By ShootingUK
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Gundogs
Should I allow my gundog be used at stud?
Will my gundog change in temperament if used at stud and what should I charge?
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Gundog newsWhen gundog training, how do I teach ‘get back’?
Gundog training: How do I train my gundog to 'get back' when out on a pheasant shoot?
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How can I disipline an enthusiastic gundog?
My labrador has wanted to retrieve from a very early age but now his technique has gone to pieces. I don’t want to deter his enthusiasm.
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