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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 and Hormones In Gundog Training
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…
From Basic to Advanced: Understanding the Different Types of Retrieving for Gundogs
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…
Keeping Your Gundog Healthy: The Importance of Performing a Post-Exercise Assessment
As a responsible gundog owner, keeping your canine companion healthy and happy is a top priority. Whether you enjoy hunting, field trials, or just going for walks, it’s important to…
Why Your Gundog Always Pulls on the Lead: Avoid These Three Mistakes
Wondering why your gundog always pulls on the lead? Here are three of the loose lead walking mistakes you could be making. Walking your gundog is supposed to be an…
Win an Acme Alpha Range Dog Whistle: Enter Our Giveaway Now!
Are you looking for an innovative way to improve communication with your working dog? Look no further than the new Alpha Dog Whistle from ACME. Developed over four years in…
Inside the Ring: A Gundog Handler’s Guide to Crufts with lWDG Group Expert Abbie Reid
Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world and an event that many gundog owners aspire to participate in. However, competing at Crufts as a gundog handler requires dedication,…
10 Common Mistakes New Gundog Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
As a new gundog owner, you want to ensure your four-legged friend is well-trained and successful. But, unfortunately, common mistakes can hinder their progress and make the training process a…
Join the Hunt: Exploring the Exciting World of Detection Dog Trials
Detection dog trials are a fantastic way to bond with your dog while honing their hunt drive, independence, control, and obedience. Georgie Armstrong, a detection dog trial expert, founded these…
When Should You Start Training Your Gundog?
If you are a proud owner of a gundog breed, you know that they are an intelligent and athletic breed. Proper training can help you to bring out the best…
Transforming My Mindset Through Placeboard Training: A New Mother’s Journey
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…
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…
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…
Preparing for Your First Gundog Working Test Competition: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction What is a gundog working test? A gundog working test competition is an event where gundogs and their handlers compete against each other in a variety of simulated hunting…
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…
Does your dog know it’s a dog?
Setting Expectations for Canine Behaviour It’s easy to forget that our beloved pets need structure and boundaries just as much as we do. Without guidance, a dog can quickly become…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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