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Diary of a Gundog: Episode 3 – River Stories
Episode Three of our Diary of a Gundog series will concentrate on a combination of rivers and dogs. Now approximately five months old, Oscar the yellow labrador is being trained to be comfortable and confident in water in preparation for his first day of shooting in a few weeks. Why is it so vital for…
Sheep Dog Trials 2014 – A Round Up (sorry!)
The world of sheep dog trials has been very busy lately, with the Welsh, Scottish, Irish, English, International and World Sheep Dog Trials following hot on each other’s heels over the last few months. As sponsors of the International Sheep Dog Society, Gilbertson and Page have been equally busy keeping up with them; chatting to…
Diary of a Gundog: From Puppy to First Shoot. Episode 2: Exploration
Here in the second episode of our new series we’ll be keeping up with an excited Oscar. Having had a little more time to get used to his new home, it’s now the moment for him to finally go out on proper walks, as he’s had all his jabs. It is imperative for gundogs to…
Diary of a Gundog: From Puppy To First Shoot. Episode 1 – Entering The Family Home
Our new series of blog posts will follow a gundog puppy from meeting his family to first shoot. We’ll look at the huge amount of work involved in training a gundog, any unwanted behaviours and how they are dealing with them. We’ll also find out a lot about the pros and cons of combining a…
Cereal Vs Meat: The Great Dog Food Debate
The debate continues to surround the controversial topic of what constitutes the best diet for dogs. Responsible dog owners just want to feed their dogs a nutritionally-balanced, good quality diet that will prolong and enrich their dogs’ lives, but it transpires that guidance can be confusing at best and conflicting at worst. There are dog…
Getting Away From It All Together – Dog Friendly Holidays
It may now be the end of August, but there’s still time to enjoy some late summer sun and get away for a few days with your dog. For those without children, waiting until the school year starts in early September ensures even more peace and quiet – and fewer queues. Whilst it is easy…
Dog Treats: Rewards Without Health Risks
To many dog owners their dog is truly their best friend, keeping them company through good times and bad and viewed as another member of the family. It is understandable that dog owners wish to reward their dog’s good behaviour and loyalty in some way and many choose to do this by giving a treat.…
Summer Activities to Enjoy With Your Dog
Summer is just around the corner and there are more great activities than ever to enjoy with your dog. Exercise has many benefits for dogs and owners alike and the warmer weather makes it easy and enjoyable to get out in the fresh air together. Gone are the wet, gloomy days of winter, when neither…
Irvin Werrett joins the Gilbertson & Page Show Team
Gilbertson & Page has, for many years, been the principal sponsor of the International Sheep Dog Society and we’re sponsoring a number of major Trials during 2014, including the World Sheepdog Trials at Tain in September. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Irvin Werritt as our Show Services Manager. You may recognise…
Gilbertson and Page: A Well-Deserved Reputation
Since 1873, over 140 years ago, Gilbertson and Page have had a reputation for manufacturing high-quality dog food in the UK. So good in fact that they have a Royal Warrant and customers who rely on them for nutritionally-balanced dog food for working dogs and pets. Read on to discover what makes Gilbertson and Page such…
Why Join A Dog Club?
Dog clubs provide an amazing source of help and guidance to dog owners, which is often totally underestimated by the uninitiated. Imagine the dog owner who does not have access to all the information available at a dog club. When they encounter a food intolerance or challenging behaviour where do they go for help? If…
Dog Behaviour Part 2: Tackling Specific Problems
In Part 2 I’ll be addressing some of the specific behavioural problems that dog owners find themselves tackling. These problems may be more common in rescue dogs or dogs that have been re-homed, or they may have started after a dog has been through a distressing experience or they may be problems that came about…
