Gundog training: I recently went to a large rescue kennel and saw two spaniels in need of a home. Both are over a year old, and they were vocal and active when taken outside to a play area, but neither has papers.
Tests and Trials
When should I begin gundog training for water work?
Gundog training: I have owned several breeds of gundogs over the years, but as they were mainly used for work on the moors, I never taught any of them water work.
My puppy gets overly excited when around other people!
Gundog training: I try to socialise my 5 month-old Labrador puppy as much as possible, but while she is well behaved with me on our own - as soon as she sees other people I lose all control of her.
Do show-winning spaniels ever compete successfully in trials?
Gundog training test & trials: Do show-winning English springers ever compete successfully in trials?
Are all breeds expected to work at the same speed?
Gundog training: Will an Italian spinone or a munsterlander be expected to work with the same speed as a German shorthaired pointer in a field trial?
If 1st place gets disqualified, will 2nd place become winner?
Gundog training: Tests & trials: If a dog that wins a trial subsequently gets disqualified, will the dog in second place automatically become the winner?
Spaniel training: Stopping spaniels from pulling on
Spaniel training: I have been helping on my local shoot, dogging-in birds from the boundaries. My two spaniels have started pulling forward onto scent and sometimes going off the whistle. I need spaniel training advice.
My gundog puppy is too scared to train after attack!
Gundog training: My pup was attacked by another at gundog training, and now he hates going there. He’s reluctant to get out of the car, and he just sits and shivers in class. He won’t do any off-lead exercises at all.
Why is it gundogs never seem to bother with a collar?
Gundog training: I thought all dogs had to wear an identity tag when they’re out. Why is it that gundogs never seem to bother with a collar – let alone a tag?
Gun dog training: Obedience training
Obedience training: Without proper obedience training a gun dog with behavioral problems will be of no good to anyone.
Should a spaniel always immediately drop when it flushes a bird?
Gundog training: Should a spaniel always immediately drop when it flushes a bird?
Cocker spaniel field trials results
Cocker spaniels: The last Kennel Club field trials of 2012 were held by the Kennel Club in Norfolk.
Results of Kennel Club cocker spaniel Field Trials
Results of Kennel Club cocker spaniel Field Trials: The Kennel Club held its final two field trials of 2012 in Norfolk recently, with the Novice Cocker Spaniel Field Trial at Castle Rising, King’s Lynn, and the Open Cocker Spaniel Field Trial at Congham, King’s Lynn.
Will dogs get an A+ mark for completing an eye-wipe?
Gundog training: Will a Labrador always get an A+ mark for completing an eye-wipe?
Could a friend take over my gundog to finish a test or trial?
I would like to enter into some gundog tests and trials, but if I can’t manage the full day can my friend take over to finish the trial?
Is there a minimum number of retrieves in a gundog test?
Gundog tests: Is there a minimum number of retrieves for each dog in a novice retriever trial?
Prestigious international gundog test returns to Chatsworth
The Kennel Club has announced the dates for next year’s Kennel Club Gundog Test, to be held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, from 29th May – 2nd June 2013.
Kent Woman and Spaniel win top award first time
A woman from Kent and her talented two-year-old English Springer Spaniel, Alfie, have won first place in a top canine competition after entering for the very first time.
Will attempting to retrieve a bird which flies get a mark?
Will a dog be awarded a mark for an attempt to retrieve a bird which flies away before being picked-up?
Can I use voice commands when handling my gundog?
Can I use voice commands when handling my dog out to retrieve, or would that be noisy handling?