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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.
Field Editor Ben Randall considers the increasing demand for gundogs which double as family pets.
It’s okay to cuddle up on the sofa with your gundog, they can be so much more than just a working companion.
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.
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.
The sight of dog and Gun working together to put game in the bag is a joy to behold, but how does one achieve such a partnership?
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.
Advice on choosing the right gundog puppy for you.
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