Welcome to Gundog Journal’s comprehensive Training hub, your ultimate resource for mastering the art of working dog excellence. Whether you’re a seasoned handler or just starting your journey with a new puppy, our expert-led training guides cover everything from basic obedience to advanced fieldwork techniques.
Discover proven methods from expert trainers, who emphasise the importance of positive, fun-based training, with breed-specific advice including labradors, spaniels and vizslas, our training page is your go-to destination for developing a strong, capable and happy working dog.
If obedience and respect begin to slip in the home environment, cracks will soon begin to show in the training field, says Field Editor Ben Randall.
We answer your questions about kennelling your new pups.
The moors provide a very different challenge from lowland picking-up. Here, Andy Robinson from Whaupley Gundogs explains how to prepare your young dog for this unique sporting environment.
How gundog training and breeding has changed in the last 30 years.
The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to introduce a dog to water, but it’s not something to be rushed into…
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