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A great lesson for Ozzy the Labrador on his first game retrieves.
Ozzy and Benn have come a long way from the first time I met them. Dedication, commitment and a determination to take Ozzy in the shooting field as a well behaved gundog has got Benn to where he is today. […]
Gundog Training assessment with Ty the Springer Spaniel and Jay the Cocker Spaniel
Ty the Springer Spaniel is 16 months old whilst Jay the Cocker Spaniel is 8 months. Both spaniels have been running rings around their owners off lead and excessively pulling on lead, which makes taking them out un-pleasurable. Driving over […]
Gundog Training young Dexter the Springer Spaniel
Dexter is 7 months old and full of energy. His owner Libby contacted me after he’d pegged a duck on their farm. As Dexter is destined for the shooting field that behaviour is totally unacceptable. Living on a farm can […]
14 week old Bailey the Springador Puppy
14 week old Bailey the Springador is starting his gundog training journey today with Lora. What a cute pup that has already a string bonded with Lora.
Training a Working Dog Breed
I see lots of gundogs that will never work in the field. They have been bought as pets and chosen for their temperament or looks rather than their hunting ability. However, when training a working dog breed, the same gundog […]
Residential Gundog Training with Buddy the Cocker Spaniel
It was great to have Buddy the Cocker Spaniel in for some pre season residential gundog training. Having trained Buddy previously on 1-2-1 gundog lessons I knew what areas needed tweaking. Some areas of correction need to be addressed with Graham […]
Young Gundog Handlers are the Future of our Sport
Normally it’s just Dave and Teddy his Cocker Spaniel who attend gundog training lessonsbut today I had the pleasure of meeting 6 year old Coben his son. Read More
My Fern the Fox Red Labrador
It was 2 years tomorrow when I was up Scotland staying in Butterstone, Dunkeld when I got a message from my friend/client to say Skye had given birth to some health puppies. It was always agreed I’d have first pick […]
Wilf the Wilful Cocker Spaniel – Gundog Training
17 month old Wilf the Cocker Spaniel is like a Ferrari of the gundog world. His drive and focus on game is immense to the point that if not channeled he will wonder around the fields and ponds. Whilst he […]
Xena the German Shorthaired Pointer
Xena’s owner Jean has her brother Phil staying so though a gundog training lesson with me would be beneficial as he’s allowing her to range off lead and pull on lead. Phil’s thoughts to taking Xena out was to allow […]