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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TrainingThe element of surprise
We discover how the element of surprise when training your gundog can help embed teaching.
By Time Well Spent
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Training
What’s the going rate?
Just how much you should pay for a puppy is one of the most difficult questions because there are so many variables. But Patrice Fellows has some useful guidelines.
By Time Well Spent
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Training
The A team
Anthea Shelley discusses which dog is best for which role and how you can assemble the perfect team for your needs.
By Time Well Spent
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Training news
Difficult days
In social media world every dog handler seems to be perfect, but this is not reflective of real life training. In this first of a new series Joanne Perrott speaks to handler Abbie Reid from Riverlily ...
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Training news
Don’t accept defeat
Trainer Damian Barson reports on a remarkable man who has not let cerebral palsy stop him working his dog on shoot day.
By Time Well Spent
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