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.
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Training newsFTCh Breeze of Drakeshead
We dip into the pantheon of legendary gundogs to select one each issue.
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Are you competition ready?
Field Editor Ben Randall offers advice on how to know if you and your dog are ready to enter a Field Trial, and how to prepare.
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Winning retriever championships: Billy Steel Jnr
The winner of the 2018 IGL Retriever Championship talks to Anne McKay about his methods.
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Patience on the peg
How to make sure your dog stays on the right path during its first season on the peg, by Field Editor Ben Randall.
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How to take great gundog images
We asked a select group of gundog photographers for their top tips on how to capture your beloved working gundogs in action, or just out posing in the field…
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