It’s incredibly common for young gundogs to become a little less reliable with recall around the five-month mark. One day they’re glued to your side… and the next they’ve discovered how exciting the world really is! If your pup has suddenly stopped coming back on the first command when off-lead, don’t worry. This is normal,…
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Introducing Gundog Skool — A New Community for Gundog Trainers and Enthusiasts
If you’re passionate about gundogs, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced handler, there’s a brand-new online community that’s worth your attention: 👉 Gundog Skool on Skool This is a community-driven space designed to help you train smarter, grow faster, and connect with like-minded people who share your love for working dogs. 🎯 What…
How Gundogs and Fieldsports Can Benefit Wildlife and the Environment
Fieldsports are activities that involve hunting game animals, such as pheasants, grouse, deer, foxes and rabbits, often with the aid of trained dogs and firearms. These activities have a long history and tradition in the United Kingdom, and are often seen as part of the rural culture and lifestyle. However, they also have a large…
3 Essential Training Focuses for Gundogs in 2025
If you’re a gundog owner you’ll know how rewarding it is to see your dog thrive in the field. Whether you’re preparing for a shoot day or just enjoying walking your dog in the countryside, training is the key to success. In 2025, here are three areas to focus on that will make your gundog…
Nurturing a Young Gundog: An Essential Guide to Gunshot Introduction
Bringing up a keen hunting partner and faithful companion in the form of a gundog requires skills, patience, and time. Of the many necessary aspects of their training, one crucial component that must be managed effectively is the introduction to gunshots. The initial exposure to gunshots can significantly influence your young gundog’s performance in the…
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Shooting Season with Pigeon Shooting
If you are a dog owner and a shooting enthusiast, you might be wondering how to get your dog ready for the shooting season. Whether you have a young dog that needs some training or an experienced dog that needs some refreshing, pigeon shooting can be a great way to sharpen their skills and get…
Gundog Training Equipment: What You Need to Get Started
If you have a gundog breed, you might be interested in training them for field work. Gundogs are bred to assist hunters in finding, flushing and retrieving game, such as birds and rabbits. Gundog training is a great way to keep your dog mentally and physically stimulated, as well as strengthening your bond and communication….
Ensuring the Health and Happiness of Your Gundog: Essential Tips for Care and Maintenance
Introduction A well-cared-for gundog is not only essential for its performance in the field but also crucial for its overall health and happiness. As responsible owners, it’s our duty to provide proper care and maintenance to ensure our four-legged partners are in peak condition. In this article, we will discuss some essential tips to keep…
Gundog Training – What is it?
Gundog training is the process of training a dog to work with a hunter in finding, flushing, and retrieving game. The goal of gundog training is to teach the dog to perform specific tasks on command and to work independently in the field, while also maintaining a strong bond with the hunter. There are many…
New puppy joins the team
Last month a lovely new fox red lab puppy joined our little team of dogs. This is exciting for us as it’s the first lab in the current team of spaniels. Her name is Ember and she comes from some good working parents who have a good spread of field trial champions in the 5…
Slip Lead – Bisley
Bisley have been making quality slip leads now for many years and we love them!A slip lead is a great tool allowing trainers to quickly and easily apply or remove the lead. At a young age puppies should not be introduced to a slip lead, the tightening around the neck can cause them to dislike…
The Flying Duck Dummy by Firedog
We absolutely love the Firedog gundog dummies and The Flying Duck dummy is a great tool for anyone gundog training. The Flying Duck Dummy is a canvas bird like training dummy with a free flapping head, wings and throwing cord. This really is an excellent dummy for training dogs to retrieve and comes in two…
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