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
Grade One Hunting Retriever (Spaniel) Field Test
Hunting Retriever (HR) awards are suitable for all gundogs who are being trained for spaniel style gundog work. This award Grade One (Beginner) HR is also suitable for pet gundogs whose owners would like to teach them some basic obedience, and to retrieve canvas dummies. No pedigree is required and the test is non-competitive All …
Why Gundog Training?
The original purpose of gundog training is to produce a dog that helps to put food on the table. Our gundog breeds all play a role in either the collection of shot game, or in finding game for the hunter to shoot. Some breeds combine these roles. To achieve this purpose, the gundog training process harnesses the …
The Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular gundog and family pet in the UK. The reputation of these amiable and biddable dogs as efficient retrievers on land and water, is without compare. Most people that buy a Labrador to train as a gundog, also intend the dog to be a companion and family member. And …
Working Gundog Categories
There are four different categories or ‘types’ of gundog working in the United Kingdom today. They are Retrievers Spaniels Pointers Hprs Each category has its own role to play and requires an appropriate style of gundog training. Retrievers The role of the formal retriever is to ensure the collection of shot game. Retrievers are expected to …
Booking a Field Test
Most students take Field Tests organised in a group with other students at the end of a course. But if you are training alone, or in 121s with an instructor, then you may wish to arrange a Field Test just for you and your dog. Any instructor may assess you for a Field Test, providing …
Gundog Training Help Online
When you get into difficulties training your gundog, sometimes it helps to read how other people have dealt with that same problem. Whilst there is nothing to beat ‘hands on’ advice from a professional who has met and observed you and your dog, many gundog owners have benefitted from the wealth of information and advice …