Query We have a very chewy young dog. We have never had such a chewer before. Shoes, coats, table and chair legs, and the bottom of cupboards have all fallen victim. Friends have recommended an array of hot condiments, all of which have failed. How can we stop our dog…
The dog professionals bring you top-tips for basic obedience.
In theory, you can train a gundog by using a manual. In practice, the dog’s behaviour won’t be textbook. Be patient and creative with your teaching, suggests Janet Menzies
I was recently asked what is essential gundog handling kit. I thought about the question for 30 seconds before replying: a slip lead and a whistle. I’ve now given the question more consideration, but my opinion remains unchanged. If you have these two vital pieces of equipment, then there’s not…
Eve Jones talks to the experts to find out the secret to training gundog puppies – from choosing the right puppy, to settling them in at home and the patience needed to begin teaching field skills. The shooting fraternity flavour black, judges like yellow and trends are bringing back fox-red…
Many of us dream of owning a dog that will obey your every command and hang on your every movement however it often seems not to happen and all we see is our canine companion vanishing over the distant horizon. David Tomlinson asks the question whether the trainers are the…
After a tricky on-again-off-again shooting season, don’t let your gundog training lose focus. Janet Menzies offers her tips on gundog training at home, to ensure your shoot day companion is still at their best next season. The worst gundog crimes can happen to the best of us. They are also…
Teaching your gun dog to sit, stay and drop isn't as easy as the professionals make it out to be.
Even a field-trial champion can be stumped by a difficult retrieve. Only one of the problems is that they are difficult to prepare for, as David Tomlinson explains. If you are planning on spending the off-season improving your own gundog’s retrieving, read pick up points on retrieving for our advice.…
Most gundogs are, in fact, part-time workers. The rest of their time is spent as a family companion and pet, but there is no reason that this will make them less proficient in the field. David Tomlinson offers his advice on how to train and maintain a pet gundog. For…
