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.
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...
In the past I have fed tripe and meat mine with a plain biscuit mixer and had good results.
I've noticed that my young gundog is finding it difficult to balance game he was retrieving especially when the birds were still alive.
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.
Will my gundog change in temperament if used at stud and what should I charge?
Gundog training: How do I train my gundog to 'get back' when out on a pheasant shoot?
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.
My gundog is easily distracted and would drop a retrieve and chase if given the chance. What do you suggest to overcome this problem?
One of my three gundogs is very possessive and is so eager to please that when I throw a ball she will either steal it or stop the other two dogs from retrieving it, leading to squabbling. How can I p...
I was recently pulled up by a professional trainer for giving my gundog too much encouragement. Is there a happy medium between encouragement and disipline?
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