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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Latest articles

  • Training

    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.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Training

    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.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Training

    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.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Training news

    Mole, the millennium dog

    After more than 1,000 shoot days at his side, James Chapel looks back at the long and loyal life of his remarkable black labrador, Mole.

    By Time Well Spent
  • Training

    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.

    By Time Well Spent
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