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Gundog training: expert guides for puppies, handlers and working dogs
Good gundog training is built on consistency, timing and understanding how working dogs think. Whether you’re starting a new puppy on its first retrieves or refining steadiness and handling skills ahead of the season, Gundog Journal’s training pages give you expert, practical guidance at every stage.
Our gundog training guides cover basic obedience, introduction to game, cold game training, water work, whistle commands and advanced fieldwork – with breed-specific advice for Labradors, spaniels, vizslas and all HPR breeds. Every method is rooted in positive, reward-based training from handlers who work dogs in the real world.
From first steps to field trial standard, this is the training resource serious gundog owners come back to season after season.
Latest articles
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TrainingDual purpose dogs
Advice from our experts on how to train your dog for more than one role in the shooting field
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TrainingTime to make a plan
At the end of the shooting season, you might be forgiven for thinking that the busiest time of your gundog’s year has passed, says Field Editor Ben Randall, but in reality some of the most important...
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TrainingFive of the best gundog snacks
Whether you’re looking for a tasty training treat or a nutritious snack to help refuel your dog on shoot days, there’s an option here for all tastes and requirements.
By Rebecca Green
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TrainingHow to make your gundog’s first shoot day a success
As the new shooting season begins Ben Randall has some expert guidance on getting it right from the very start with your young dog.
By Ben Randall
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Events
Scottish HPR Team Prepares for HPR Home Internationals at The Game Fair
Preparing for the HPR Home Internationals, taking place at the Game Fair in July, requires dedication and a different training approach. Scottish HPR team captain Katrina Wilkinson talks us through th...
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Training
Patience is a virtue
It’s a skill that is often overlooked in training, but which is vital for all gundogs. Ben Randall explains how to capitalise on some everyday opportunities to practice it, now that spring is here.
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TrainingThe theory of puppy training
When you collect your puppy – and at every stage thereafter – you’ll need a safe and secure form of transportation. Here are four high-quality options to suit all requirements.
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TrainingGundog Theft Awareness Week commences
The Countryside Alliance are once again running their Gundog Theft Awareness week which is taking place from Thursday 31 October to 7 November.
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