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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TrainingChoosing the right breed of gundog
When considering which gundog breed is best for you, follow your head and your heart.
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Hunting dogs
The ancient brotherhood between dog and human runs deeper than that between any other species...
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Gundog training: dogs that track deer
How prepared are you for when things don’t quite go as planned in those final moments of a stalk? We discuss deer dogs, their training and the best procedure to enhance the chances of finding a lost...
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A history of picking-up
Up until the 1920s, picking-up was always carried out in-house by underkeepers or by gamekeepers from a neighbouring estate.
By Time Well Spent
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