Training & advice

How to prepare your dog for the partridge season

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.

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Allie Hogsbjerg

Picking up, a Gun's view

Poor picking-up practice can be the difference between a good, a bad and an ugly day’s shooting, says Nigel Birt-Llewellin.

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Nigel Birt-Llewellin

Gundog training: 7 tips for a better behaved gundog

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.

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Gundog Journal

Gundog training: how to teach a dog to heel

Field Editor Ben Randall shares his advice on training a dog to heel.

Author:

Ben Randall

How to impress field trial judges

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.

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Gundog Journal

A peg dog to be proud of

Field Editor Ben Randall advises on how best to shape a companion that will enhance rather than hamper a day’s shooting.

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Ben Randall

Breeding masterclass

We ask four expert handlers and trainers – Richard MacNicol, Jayne Coley, Dom Goutorbe and Field Editor Ben Randall – for their advice on breeding gundogs.

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Gundog Journal

The new recruit

A bundle of energy, inquisitiveness and hope. Lock away your slippers and stock up on kitchen roll, the young pup has arrived.

Author:

Will Pocklington

Picking-up on a grouse moor

Expert advice for those who will be working a dog on the moors for the first time this season.

Author:

Jayne Coley

The rise of the Aga dog

Field Editor Ben Randall considers the increasing demand for gundogs which double as family pets.

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Gundog Journal

Training a young labrador retriever – part 2

Jayne Coley offers some valuable tips for the shooting enthusiast who is training a young dog.

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Gundog Journal

Leave the gun at home

How to avoid heartbreak when introducing your dog to the shooting field.

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Gundog Journal

Training a young labrador retriever – part 1

Gundog expert Jayne Coley summarises the early training routine that she followed with her own young labrador, Trade.

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Gundog Journal

Steadiness training for gun dogs

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.

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Gundog Journal

Five common gundog training mistakes – Part 2

Five more common gundog training mistakes and how we should aim to avoid them.

Author:

Ben Randall

Five common gundog training mistakes – Part 1

Highlighting the five most common gundog training mistakes and how to avoid them.

Author:

Ben Randall

Keeping older dogs listening

For an older dog to continue to pay attention and act on our commands, we must continue to make time for them, too.

Author:

Fieldfare

Finding the perfect pup

Advice on choosing the right gundog puppy for you.

Author:

Ben Randall

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Gundog Journal

Volume V • Issue III

As we move into the shooting season, first day nerves with a new dog are inevitable. There are a lot of possible distractions and uncontrollable variables when it comes to the real thing. If you are heading out with a young dog for the first time this season then Ben Randall has some very clear advice on how to ensure the day goes well, and you don't make some mistakes which could be very costly in the long run. Patience is the key and you can do a lot of damage if you rush it, as Ben explains so clearly.

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Volume V • Issue III

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