Turning a dog from an unruly pup to the perfect peg dog requires much time and patience. There may be tears, strops and tantrums (both human and canine). But there is also the promise of thrilling days in the field and a lifelong bond. Whether you’ve got a lab more…
Gundog hereditary diseases are the product of decades of selective breeding for pure-bred, pedigree dogs. After generations of using closely related animals, it is hardly surprising that many of our favourite working dogs now suffer serious genetic disorders. David Tomlinson investigates the plight of the pedigrees. For more on gundogs…
Dogs are great levellers. Picture the scene: you have gone to the local country fair and paused to watch the gundog scurry. The standard isn’t high, so you decide to give your dog a run. It may be several months since the end of the shooting season, but a retrieve as…
Dog training collars can help those dogs who persistently offend in spite of training: electric collars, one that sprays or a canine sat nav can be used when dog training
Training a puppy that's truly special to be a gundog. If you should be so lucky, try not to waste his talents
If your efforts at talking to your dog are driving you barking mad, attempt instead to understand what it is trying to communicate to you, advises Janet Menzies.
