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The Importance of Boundaries for Your Gundog: Building Trust and Enhancing Performance
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…
Episode 79. Training Gundogs: Taming the Perfection Monster and Embracing Imperfection
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,…
From Both Sides: A Look at Rehoming Dogs
When you have to rehome a dog, it can be a heart-wrenching experience. You may have bonded with your four-legged friend for years, but sometimes circumstances beyond your control mean…
Taking Training One Step At A Time – Transitional Behavioural Change in Dogs and Humans
As humans, we all experience a change in our lives at some point. Whether it’s a change in job, a move to a new city, or even just a change…
Why Mindset Matters When Gundog Training
Having a positive mindset is essential to achieving success in life and our relationships with our dogs. Our thoughts can have powerful effects on how we view ourselves, the world…
Episode 75: The Debate Around Needing To Be a Qualified Gundog Trainer
There is a big debate going on in the UK at the moment about whether or not you need to be a qualified gundog trainer. On one side of the…
The benefits of training a gundog with a place board
Gundog training is an important part of building a strong bond between you and your working dog. With the right tools and techniques, it can be both fun and effective…
Training Your Dog Isn’t Meant To Be Complicated – Patterns Of Behaviour
Understanding how dogs learn in patterns is key to successful dog training and behaviour modification. By understanding the patterns of behaviour that our dogs form based on their experiences, we…
What ‘Don’t Worry My Dog Is Friendly’ really means – Out of control dogs in public places
” Don’t worry, my dog is friendly “. We’ve all heard it before and, usually, it comes just before someone else’s dog jumps on our dog or knocks them over…
Podcast Episode 71 : Everyone Has a Role to Play – How to Make Your Day On The Field a Success
If you want to ensure that your game shooting day is a success, it’s important to remember that everyone has a role to play. From the guns and beaters to…
An Inspiring Look Into the Life of Country Life Features Editor Paula Lester
Welcome to my interview with Paula Lester, Features Editor of Country Life Magazine and an inspiration to many! Paula has pursued her passion for the country as a true vocation…
The similarities in training search dogs, and gundogs
Dogs are amazing creatures that provide us with companionship, love, and security. They are also incredibly versatile and can be trained to perform a variety of tasks, from gundog to…
Living with a gundog, how our day-to-day life affects training
Living with a Gundog can be a lot of fun, but it’s important to remember that your day-to-day life affects your dog’s training. In this week’s podcast with LWDG Experts…
Protecting Our Protectors – The Work of The NFRSA with Retired Service Animals
As a country, we rely on service animals to help us in many different ways. They are an integral part of our lives, and we owe them a great debt…
Episode 65 – Taking a Breath at 50: A Discussion on Compassion Fatigue
We all know the feeling. It’s when we see another post on social media about another owner with another dog in need of training advice, and our out-of-character reaction is…
Decoding Your Dog’s Body Language: What They’re Trying to Tell You
We all want to have great relationships with our dogs. They are furry family members that bring us joy, comfort, and companionship. In order to have the best possible relationship…
Get Ready to Mush! An Interview with the Owner of Wild Spirit Dog Sledding in Sweden
There’s something about the word ‘husky’ that just conjures up images of winter wonderlands, dogsledding and all things Arctic. This week on LWDG PODDOG, we chat with Clair Rees from…
62. Is Your Gundog Ready for the Shooting Season?
Is Your Gundog Ready for the Shooting Season? The shooting season is in full swing, and if you’re a gundog owner, you’ll want to make sure your dog is ready…
Episode 61. How Dog DNA Profiling Is Helping to Decrease Dog Theft
According to a recent study, the number of dog thefts in the United Kingdom has increased by nearly 30% in 2020 compared to the burglary crime rate! This is alarming…
Episode 60. The Do’s and Dont’s of Setting Expectations When Training Your Dog
When it comes to dog training, expectations are key. You need to set the right expectations with your pup from the very beginning so that they know what is expected…
Episode 59. Can Dogs Give Consent? The ethics of training, grooming, and more
Dogs are considered members of the family in many households. As such, we are responsible for taking care of them and ensuring their well-being. But what happens when our interactions…
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