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Should I train my cocker spaniel as a peg dog or hunter?

My new cocker spaniel puppy is eventually going to replace my 10-year-old springer spaniel. I have spoken to several people and have received different views on training a cocker spaniels. I would appreciate some advice. Read more

How can I tackle my dog’s aggressive nature?

My 18-month-old spaniel bitch is very unruly. Read more

Any training advice for novice gundog owners?

My 14-month-old cocker spaniel bitch will hopefully be ready for the beginning of the next shooting season when we start on the partridge. Read more

When building kennels what takes priority?

I would appreciate advice on the size of internal sleeping compartments and external run sizes.
We have recently moved to our new home in the countryside, and have a great opportunity to build new kennels. I would also like to know if it is a good idea to kennel younger dogs with older dogs. Read more

How can I improve my dog's training on unseen retrieves?

My labrador bitch is now 18 months old and I’m intending to pick-up with her this season.

My inexperience led me to concentrate too much on marked retrieves in her early raining which has meant that her work on unseen retrieves leaves a lot to be desired. Read more

How will my career change effect my dogs' lives?

I have recently had to change my job and I have two 15-month-old cocker spaniels. Read more

Can my working gun dog also be a family pet?

Am I taking a risk having my working labrador as a house dog? Read more

Can you give gun dogs too much encouragement?

I have recently been on a training day with a professional trainer organised by my local gundog club. These days really do show up your shortcomings as an amateur trying to train his first dog. I was pulled up for giving too much encouragement. Read more

How do I improve my gundog's peg behaviour?

Our spaniel gets very excited when gun's start to shoot much to our and other's annoyance. Is there a solution? Read more

How can I stop my spaniel gun dog from dominating?

At the beginning my gun dog was quiet and submissive and easy to control. We have had her now just over five months, and during the last two months she has become a very different dog, extremely quick at hunting and very keen to chase, will not return with retrieves and has become very dominating. What do you advise? Read more