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Read our latest expert gundog training tips and advice from some of the most respected handlers.
Talking to three professionals, we answer your questions about puppyhood.
Whether it's you and your dog's first day in the field or you are a picking-up veteran, here's five ways to prepare for the partridge season.
Poor picking-up practice can be the difference between a good, a bad and an ugly day’s shooting, says Nigel Birt-Llewellin.
It’s rare to make it through the shooting season without encountering at least a few poorly behaved gundogs, but some bad habits crop up more than others. Field Editor Ben Randall considers the most common issues and how to prevent or resolve them via gundog training methods.
Field Editor Ben Randall shares his advice on training a dog to heel.
The difference between silverware and an early finish in a field trial can be in the detail, says Field Editor Ben Randall, who highlights some of the key things field trial judges look for.
Field Editor Ben Randall advises on how best to shape a companion that will enhance rather than hamper a day’s shooting.
We ask four expert handlers and trainers – Richard MacNicol, Jayne Coley, Dom Goutorbe and Field Editor Ben Randall – for their advice on breeding gundogs.
A bundle of energy, inquisitiveness and hope. Lock away your slippers and stock up on kitchen roll, the young pup has arrived.
Expert advice for those who will be working a dog on the moors for the first time this season.
Field Editor Ben Randall considers the increasing demand for gundogs which double as family pets.
Jayne Coley offers some valuable tips for the shooting enthusiast who is training a young dog.
How to avoid heartbreak when introducing your dog to the shooting field.
Gundog expert Jayne Coley summarises the early training routine that she followed with her own young labrador, Trade.
It is in a dog's nature to push the boundaries every now and then, says Fieldfare. So it's necessary to ensure that their steadiness is maintained.
Five more common gundog training mistakes and how we should aim to avoid them.
Highlighting the five most common gundog training mistakes and how to avoid them.
For an older dog to continue to pay attention and act on our commands, we must continue to make time for them, too.
This month we take a look at the biology of canine reproduction. Vet Louisa Lane provides an in-depth analysis of the canine reproductive cycle, explaining the optimum time for mating. She also stresses the responsibilities that should come with making the decision to breed from your dog.
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