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Dogs and fitness part two
With a shortened season due to COVID last year and the Glorious 12th firmly behind us, those of us lucky enough to be involved in a partridge shoot may have started their first few days already. This means that you will have been steadily starting your dog’s fitness probably in July. That glint in the…
Dogs and fitness
Whether our dogs are picking up, beating, brushing, wild fowling or out on the moors after grouse, getting them ready for the shoot that you are on is an exciting start for both owner and dog. In early summer the spaniels have been hunting round the garden for quarry that’s not there, the retrievers have…
Diary of a Gundog Episode 8: The Season Begins
With the pheasant season just starting, it’s time to catch up with Oscar, a yellow Labrador Retriever, to find out how his preparation for the new season is going. Now over a year old, the effort that went into Oscar’s early training and the consistency with which his behaviour is handled on a daily basis is paying off. Little niggles are swiftly dealt…
Top 5 Reference Books For Dog Owners
Whilst many of us opt for a quick search engine over a reference book these days as a quick fix for those niggling questions like ‘Who won Crufts in 2005?’, there are definitely times when a good book, written by a knowledgeable expert is the preferred option. Detailed issues regarding dogs require the right kind…
Diary of a Gundog: Episode 4 – Oscar’s First Shoot
Here is the fourth episode in our Oscar series, Oscar attends his first shoot, albeit mostly as an observer, rather than a retriever. He still has a lot to learn before he will be deemed mature enough and obedient enough to take part fully in a shoot. Let’s find out how Oscar’s retrieval skills are…
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 1: The Basics
With Crufts just a few days away, it seemed appropriate to talk a little bit about canine training and behaviour, including a look at the different training techniques, both modern and traditional. A well-behaved dog is a delight to be around, whereas a dog that is easily excitable, jumps up, barks and is out of…
