The article emphasizes that calmness in gundogs, particularly spaniels and retrievers, is a trainable skill rather than a mere temperament trait. It outlines the importance of teaching calm behavior through strategies like capturing calm moments and reinforcing stillness, providing practical steps for training in various environments. Building this skill enhances steadiness and performance in diverse situations.
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The “Premack recall”: using what they want (sniffing/running) as the reward its for both pet and working
If your dog has a “selective” recall—brilliant in the kitchen, mysteriously deaf in the park—this is for you. It’s also for the keen spaniel or retriever who’s all in on scent, cover, birds, or movement and finds a standard “come = biscuit” deal a bit underwhelming. The good news: you don’t need to out-shout the…
Why Your 5-Month-Old Gundog Stops Coming Back — And How to Fix It
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,…
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…
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….
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…
Gundog Breeds
Gundogs are primarily grouped into 3 main groups, based around the work they are most suited to in the shooting field. Traditionally, these would be Pointers, Flushing Dogs and Retrievers .Another common way to group them is in terms of Retriever, Hunting Retriever and Hunt Point Retrieve (HPR’s). The Kennel Club defines the following breeds…
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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