Gun dog UK tests and trials, training and results | Shooting Gazette

URC Bucks at Old House Farm

The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held tests at Old House Farm, Windlesham by kind permission of the Late Major W. Spowers.

Will my bitch ever produce puppies?

Ive been disappointed in the past.

How do I train my spaniel to be a good marker?

As a gun dog she's a poor at this skill.

Wye Valley at Lulsley

Wye Valley Retriever Club a puppy and young handlers test at Lulsley, Worcestershire by kind permission of Ron Treverton Jones.

Should you scold a badly behaved gun dog?

My spaniel is being disobedient to my instructions.

Should I rest my struggling lab?

I've noticed a few problems developing on with blind retrieves.

Lincs URC at Tumby Woodside

The Lincolnshire Area of the United Retriever Club held a novice cold game working test at Tumby Woodside, Coningsby, by kind permission of the Laird family.

Ug Ba tests at Aqualate

The United Gundog Breeders Association held novice and open working tests at the Aqualate Estate, Shropshire, by kind invitation of Ted Juhre and Mrs C. Juhre.

Will I find a kennel mate for my gun dog?

I need a puppy for my five-year-old spaniel.

How should I train my gun dog protégé?

I own a spaniel and want to get involved with field trials and working tests.

Will my gun dog puppy be free from infection?

Ive read about a problem labs can suffer from that causes them to collapse.

Success for Holywear goldens

The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria held a working test at East Harsley, N. Yorkshire by kind permission of Lady and Sir Joseph Barnard.

URC Border Counties & Cotswolds Area results

The Border Counties & Cotswolds Area of the United Retriever Club held puppy and novice dog/novice handler tests at Ladyswood.

How do you train a springador?

Should I train my new cross-breed gun dog as a lab or a springer?

I don't understand gun dog terms

Abbreviations are particularly confusing.

First trial for Leconfield

Join the Leconfield Working Spaniel Club for their first field trial on January 25, 2010 at the Leconfield estate, Petworth, by kind permission of Lord Egremont.

GWCT gundog funday

The last of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust gundog funday heats was held at West Wycombe Park by kind permission of Sir Edward Dashwood.

Hot day for North Midland Area URC

The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held puppy and novice tests at Bevercotes, Notts by kind permission of Mr N. Bllom and R. and J. Clough.

Working & water tests at Allington Farm

The Kent and East Sussex branch of the Utility Gundog Society held an open and novice test with water at Allington Farm, Lewes, by kind permission of Vicky and Phil Botting.

Should I sell my highly-strung lab?

I think my bitch is too well-bred for my capabilities.