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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 newsAn interview with Francesca Prentice
The Game Fair is set to host four top flight gundog competitions this year, including two Home Internationals (one for HPRs and one for spaniels/retrievers), the Euro Challenge and a new Minority Bree...
By Time Well Spent
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Training newsSwapping the griddle for the whistle
Chef James Martin and cricketer Matt Prior to join leading gundog trainer Jason Mayhew for one-off gundog display at The Game Fair this summer
By Time Well Spent
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TrainingJetset gundogs
Delivering dogs to America is just part of the service for Charlie Thorburn and Mordor Gundogs, as Martin Puddifer discovers.
By Time Well Spent
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TrainingHot tips for success at the summer shows
The show season involves lots of opportunities for novice and experienced handlers alike to test their dogs. Ian Harford consults a team of experts for some advice on how to approach these events.
By Time Well Spent
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TrainingIn the swim of things
The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to introduce a dog to water, but it’s not something to be rushed into.
By Time Well Spent
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