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Have you ever dreamt of training your gundog to perform impressive retrieves or hunt alongside you like a pro? While those advanced skills are certainly something to strive for, many…
Welcome to another enlightening episode of “Found It, Fetched It”! Today, we’re diving deep into the heart of why dog training is a journey that never truly ends. Join us…
Amy Weeks, a passionate member of the shooting and gundog community, shares her inspiring journey in this heartfelt interview. From attending her first shoot at the tender age of 4…
Do you find yourself each year full of intentions to be organised and set goals for your gundog training, yet somehow never quite getting there? We know how it goes….
Written By LWDG Mindset Coach Emma Liddell. This month I will be looking at ‘Absolutely Positively Gundog Training’ by Robert Milner, first published in 2015. When reading about the author,…
Today, we’re diving into an issue that, let’s be honest, most of us have struggled with at some point on our gundog training journey: trying to engage our dogs in…
Hey ladies! Welcome back to another episode of your favourite gundog training podcast. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Episode 92: “Between Grouse and Pheasant with Insights from LWDG Group Expert…
Welcome to another exciting episode of the LWDG podcast! In this edition, we delve deep into the topic of behavioural medication for gundogs. Join us as we discuss the increasing…
This month I will be looking at ‘Pointer Training Guide’ by Laverna Holloman first published in 2015. I bought this book at the same time I took on my first…
As gun dog owners, we all strive to be responsible and law-abiding when it comes to our canine companions. However, it’s surprising how many dog owners are unaware they may…
This month I will be looking at ‘What’s it like to be a dog’ by Gregory Berns first published in 2018. I was quite excited to read this book, I had…
Embracing a New Perspective on Placeboard Training As women, we understand the strength that lies in unity. When we come together, we not only find companionship but also a platform…
Adolescence is characterised by significant transformation that shapes a dog’s behaviour and development. During this period, our canine companions transition from playful pups to young adults, and their behaviour undergoes…
Written by Society Member Emma Liddell This month I will be looking at ‘Total Recall’ by Pippa Mattinson (2012). Pippa Mattinson is another big name in the dog training world…
A Warm Welcome in Skipton On the 8th of May, nine members of the Ladies Working Dog Group (LWDG) and their spaniels embarked on a unique journey to Skipton. Our…
In this week’s episode, we discuss the different types of retrieving for gundogs, from basic to advanced. We cover basic retrieves and more advanced retrieves like blind retrieves and memory…
Written By Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor (Group Expert) The vast majority of us enter dog ownership knowing, sadly, that it’s likely we will outlive them. The good news is that veterinary medicine…
On April 8th, 10 LWDG members and their retrievers travelled to Skipton for an Introduction To Working Tests training day. LWDG Group Expert and Region Trainer Emma Stevens from Cunningshot…
As part of our community, you may be familiar with place board training. In this blog post, LWDG Group Expert Emma Stevens, shares how placeboard training has helped her mindset…
Welcome to our latest blog post on gundog training! In this podcast and post, we are going to delve deeper into the importance of establishing boundaries for your gundog and…
In this podcast, we explore the pressure of training gundogs to be perfect and how it affects us as women trainers. We discuss the negative consequences of perfectionism, including frustration,…
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