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Gundog training at home

Gundog training: It's possible to conduct gundog training at home even with no prior experience.

Gundog training: What dummy I should be using for my new gundog?

I have just started retrieve training with my Labrador. Can you suggest what type of dummy I should be using because there seems to be so many out there to choose from!

Problems retrieving when woodcock shooting

Woodcock shooting: I went woodcock shooting in January and my spaniel really struggled.

How can I help my traumatised gundog?

Gundog: While picking-up last season my gentle labrador was attacked by another gundog.

Gundogs struggling with headwind retrieves

Headwind: My spaniels go into hunt and quartering mode in the headwind.

Why is my gundog puppy so noisy in training?

Gundog puppy: My four-month-old gundog puppy has become very noisy.

The ultimate guide to good picking-up

Picking-up: A few wise words from a picking-up expert.

What is the best kind of gundog transport?

Gundog transport: I'm looking for gundog transport for my picking-up team.

The golden rules of picking-up

Picking-up: Former gundog trainer to HM The Queen shares his picking-up rules.

How do you bring on a part-trained gundog?

Part-trained gundog: My part-trained gundog is lacking in confidence.

Shouldn't working spaniels have docked tails?

Docked tails: I want to ask my new picking-up team about their dogs' docked tails.

Lion-hearted performance wins the day

The Arun and Downland Gundog Society held a novice stake for 14 a.v. retrievers at Exbury estate.

Good natured competition at Orelton

Wye Valley Retriever Club held a working test for minor puppy, novice and veteran dogs at Orleton Court, home of the Noverton Shoot, by kind permission of the Spilsbury family.

Bucks Area URC tests at Stonor Park

The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held special puppy and novice dog/novice handler working tests at Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames, by kind permission of Lord Camoys.

GRCN tests at Morton Grange

The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria held their annual puppy, veteran and novice working tests at Morton Grange, East Harsley by kind permission of Lady Barnard and family.

North Midland URC tests at Welbeck

The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held puppy and novice tests at Welbeck, Notts by kind permission of the Welbeck estate.

Grouse shooting the hard way

Grouse shooting: Grouse shooting over pointers is more fulfilling that its driven cousin.

How to prepare your dog for its first shoot day

Shoot day: Simple mistakes can easily ruin your gundog’s first-ever shoot day.

GRCN at Bilsdale

The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria held an a.v. novice and open working test at Bilsdale, nr. Chopgate, by kind permission of John Reeve and Fred Smith.

SEGS worthy water winners

The South Eastern Gundog Society held their novice and open water tests at Isenhurst estate, East Sussex.

Gundog training video: Get Back command

Gundog training: Shooting Gazette's gundog expert, Jeremy Hunt, shows you how to teach your dog the Get Back command in this simple exercise.

A gun's view on picking-up on shoot day

Picking-up: Guns should be allowed to go picking-up on shoot day.

Wye Valley retrievers tested at Ravenshill

Wye Valley Retriever Club held an a.v. retriever novice and open test at Ravenshill Court, Worcs by kind permission of Ron Treverton-Jones.

Tight finish at Cragg estate

The Tyne Tees and Tweed Field Trial Association held novice and open working tests at a new ground up in Northumberland called the Cragg estate.

Spaniels tested on Anglesey

The Arfon Working Gundog Club held a working test for a.v. spaniel at Rhosmynach Fawr, Llys Dulas Estate, Anglesey by kind permission of Mr and Mrs John Pickering.

Essex gundogs on display at St.Osyth

BASC held their North East Essex Gundog Test at St. Osyth.

Which is the best gundog breed for trialling?

Best gundog breed: I need good advice to choose the best gundog breed.

What should I look for in a labrador puppy?

Labrador puppy: I am new to the gundog world and am looking for a labrador puppy.

Retrievers beat the weather on Anglesey

The Arfon Working Gundog Club held its a.v. retriever spring test at the Anglesey Showground by kind permission of the show committee.

How do I train a gundog to run straight?

Train a gundog: I'm struggling to train a gundog on blind retrieves.

GRCN test at Crathorn

The first working test of the Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria was held at Crathorn Estate by kind permission of Lord Crathorne, headkeeper Peter Hugill and David Dugdale.

Why do I have a scared gundog?

Scared gundog: Loud noises make for a scared gundog.

Bucks URC at Mayridge Farm

The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held their summer open test at Mayridge Farm, Englefield Estate.

West of England LRC at South Over shoot

The West of England Labrador Retriever Club held a novice working test at South Over shoot, Frampton, Dorset.

When should you move gundogs onto live game?

Gundogs: I've been training my gundog with dummes until now.

How can I improve my spaniels' picking-up skills?

Picking-up skills: I have two springer spaniel gun dogs and want to improve their picking-up skills.

Kintbury Gundog Club’s Spring Working Test

The Kintbury Gundog Club held their annual spring working test for a.v. spaniels at the West Woodhay estate, by kind permission of Harry Henderson and keeper David Barton.

Bucks URC open test at Cookshall Farm

The Bucks Area of the United Retriever Club held an open working test at Cookshall Farm, West Wycombe by kind permission of Mr. K. Finking.

Which is the best of the working spaniel breeds?

Working spaniel: I want to buy a working spaniel and don't know which to choose.

How do I get my labrador retrieving again?

Labrador retrieving: I need to get my labrador retrieving to a higher standard.