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When 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? Read more

Any picking-up tips for me and my gundog?

I want to make sure my gundog and I know what we're doing in our new role. Read more

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. Read more

Can you improve a gundog's focus?

My gundog is easily distracted and would drop a retrieve and chase if given the chance. What do you suggest to overcome this problem? Read more

How do I improve my dog's peg behaviour?

My two-year-old spaniel bitch gets very excited when the guns start to shoot and will run off in the direction of them, much to our, and others, annoyance. Read more

How do I stop my gundogs squabbling?

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 prevent this? Read more

Gundog disipline - how much is too much?

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? Read more

Will my gundog mature after training?

Because of my work commitments I have decided to send my 12-month-old gundog away for training. Do you think she will be mature enough to take out this next season into the beating line? Read more

Should I send my gundog to a pro?

I have been training a young spaniel myself and although it's my first I feel that I have done a good job installing all the basic sit, stay, walk at heel and stopping on the whistle commands. Read more