Crates are a relatively recent development in the gundog world. Once sceptical about their value, I am now a complete convert. A correctly situated crate not only provides a safe, warm, dry place for a pup to sleep, it will also help you greatly with his education in several ways. Firstly by restricting his experiences …
Exercise Induced Collapse – Let’s Get Testing
Exercise Induced Collapse is an unpleasant disease that strikes down young and apparently healthy gundogs at the peak of their working or competitive careers. Though the disease is more prevalent amongst retrievers (especially Labradors), it is also found in some spaniels and pointers. Dogs which have this disease typically become weak and collapse, after a …
Fucosidosis And The DNA Test
Fucosidosis is a devastating and fatal disease. It is an inherited condition found in English Springer spaniels and causes rapid deterioration in the affected animal’s nervous system. To be affected a dog must have two copies of the gene, one inherited from each parent. A dog with only one copy of the affected gene will …
Gundog Club Field Tests
The Gundog Club offers Field Tests in three categories of gundog work Retriever Hunting retriever (spaniel) HPR There is no requirement for a gundog to be ‘pure-bred’. Nor do you need to stick to a particular category of test or gundog training. The best test category for your dog will often be the category to which he belongs, …
Information for Gundog Trainers
LATEST! Gundog Club Instructors are in demand! In many areas, we have more students than our trainers can cope with. We are currently looking for several more gundog trainers in the South East of England. Gundog Club Instructors have access to Gundog Club students and to the resources that accompany the Graded Training Scheme through membership of our Affiliate Instructor register. …
Individual Gundog Training Lessons
People decide to have private gundog training lessons for a number of different reasons. Not everyone wants to ‘go it alone’ or to train in a large group. Not everyone is comfortable learning from gundog training books. And many of us will want to spend some one-to-one time with a trainer before committing to a training …
Grade Two Junior Retriever
Retriever awards are suitable for all gundogs who are being trained for retriever style gundog fieldwork. The Grade Two training guide can be purchased here This award Grade Two Junior Retriever is also suitable for pet gundogs whose owners would like their dogs to retrieve and to have good basic obedience outdoors. No pedigree is required …
Grade Five Advanced Retriever
Retriever awards are suitable for all gundogs who are being trained for retriever style gundog fieldwork. This Award The Advanced Retriever award is a challenging test of teamwork between dog and handler. The Grade Five Award has three components Water Game Walk-up To gain the title of Advanced Retriever, a dog must prove his retrieving …
Benefits of Gundog Training
Many pet gundogs pose something of a challenge to their owners. They are often busy and boisterous dogs with a passion for pursuing the local wildlife! Go with the flow! Your gundog is brimming with urges and instincts that encourage him to hunt. Fighting these instincts can turn your life into a battlefield. Far better …
Getting Started with Gundog Training
Where to begin! There is so much to think of. How do I start training, how should I be managing my first gundog? Is my dog even suitable for gundog training? We look at these questions and more with our new ‘getting started‘ page. You may also want to visit our ‘Getting help online‘ page