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The do’s and don’ts of training gundog puppies
Three key field skills to work on with your puppy 1. Retrieving: Play with an old tea towel with a knot, a tennis ball, anything puppy will run after, grab hold of and bring back. The reward for bringing it back and giving it up is that they get another…
How to play with a gundog puppy
Teaching your gundog to balance fun with field discipline is all about setting boundaries. You don’t have to choose between a playful pet and a reliable retriever, but you do need to ensure that games don’t turn into bad habits. Here is how to play the right way with a…
British trained gundogs: the envy of the world
The first time I catch up with Charlie Thorburn, the gundog trainer to the 1%, he has just joined the M6 Toll and has been awake for a long time. Thorburn is on his way home to Perthshire from New York where he has been delivering a trio of fully…
To breed or not to breed? Or should you pick a puppy?
It’s a conversation anyone who has travelled in a gun bus will be familiar with. “That’s a nice-looking bitch you’ve got there. Are you planning to breed from her?” “Funny you should ask. My wife and I were discussing when we should take a litter from her over breakfast this…
Choosing a name for your dog
Choosing a name for your dog can be tricky. But here are some useful tips to give your dog a name they can be proud of. Some names simply suit dogs better than people. While Bella may be a suitable name for a dog, it’s not as popular for girls.…
When is the best time to buy a gundog puppy?
So what’s the best time to buy a gundog puppy? A friend with a nine-year-old labrador recently asked me this question. I said he should consider getting one immediately. Hopefully his dog will be able to work for another season or two but when most dogs reach double figure they…
When to start training a gundog puppy
When to start training a gundog puppy is the million-dollar question. Janet Menzies believes that putting in the groundwork to establish the basics will pay dividends in the field later on
Gundog schools: where to send your gundog to school
The world of working gundog training has never been more inclusive and accessible. You can choose the traditional route of sending your dog away to one of the residential gundog schools and receive him perfectly polished at the beginning of next Season. Or you can grab a whistle and slip…
Bitch or dog: which is best?
Bitch or dog is a question all dog owners must face. But is it all just down to personal preference? Bitch or dog Sex. It’s a subject no one looking for a puppy can ignore. (Read our advice on introducing a puppy to an older dog .) Is it best…