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Field trails

Our expert resources cover essential training techniques, competition strategies, and insights from seasoned handlers to help you and your gundog thrive in this exciting arena

Field trials are a cornerstone of the gundog community, offering a competitive platform to showcase the remarkable skills of these dedicated breeds.

At Gundog Journal, we celebrate the art of field trials, where handlers and their dogs demonstrate teamwork, precision, and an innate understanding of the hunt. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the scene, our comprehensive guides and expert insights will equip you with the knowledge needed to excel in these events.

Join us as we explore the nuances of training, judging, and competing in field trials, ensuring both you and your gundog are well-prepared for success in the field.

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Latest articles

  • Overcoming nerves
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    Overcoming nerves

    Lindsay Corbett tells us about her dog of a lifetime and shares how she overcame her nerves in order to compete in the Cocker Championships.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Does a Ferrari suit a learner?
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    Does a Ferrari suit a learner?

    Sometimes the wrong dog ends up with the wrong owner and Field Editor Ben Randall has some words of wisdom on how to avoid this happening.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Difficult days
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    Difficult days

    In social media world every dog handler seems to be perfect, but this is not reflective of real life training. In this first of a new series Joanne Perrott speaks to handler Abbie Reid from Riverlily ...

    By Time Well Spent
  • Don’t accept defeat
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    Don’t accept defeat

    Trainer Damian Barson reports on a remarkable man who has not let cerebral palsy stop him working his dog on shoot day.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Sofa surfing spaniels
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    Sofa surfing spaniels

    Having fallen in love with shooting later in life Jo Bennett and her springer Clover won top-placed spaniel at the Chudleys Championship in 2019. Jo’s dogs are now proof that being allowed on the so...

    By Time Well Spent
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