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 newsMole, 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
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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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The rise of the Aga dog
Field Editor Ben Randall considers the increasing demand for gundogs which double as family pets.
By Time Well Spent
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Life changing labradors
It’s okay to cuddle up on the sofa with your gundog, they can be so much more than just a working companion.
By Time Well Spent
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Training a young labrador retriever – part 2
Jayne Coley offers some valuable tips for the shooting enthusiast who is training a young dog.
By Time Well Spent
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