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Gundog Tests and Trials

Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Gun Dog Club

The Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club committee received an entry of 21 gun dogs for their Show Gun Dog Working Certificate day at the end of December last year. Read more

Wiltshire Gun Dog Society open retriever stake

The Wiltshire Working Gun Dog Society held their open retriever stake on the Fonthill estate, Chicklade, by kind permission of Lord Margadale. Read more

Should I enter my gun dog in working tests before field trials?

My dog Arnie is 18 months and I've trained him with the guidance of a gun dog video. Read more

Do you have any tips on training my first gun dog?

I'm a shooting man rather than a gun dog man, but I've decided to train a gun dog. Do you have any tips? Read more

My gun dog is water-shy, what can I do?

My two year-old spaniel dog refuses to enter water. How can I overcome this problem? Read more

How much should I feed my gun dog?

How many times should I feed my gun dog everyday? Read more

My gun dogs run off at the sound of gunfire. Can you help?

How can I teach my gun dogs not to be afraid of gunfire? I have two gun dogs that become distressed when they hear gunshots on walks. Read more

Will kennels cause bad habits in my gun dog?

I have a 14 month-old lab dog who will have to put him in kennels for two weeks while we are on holiday. I'm concerned he may pick up bad habits while in the boarding kennels? Read more