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Why Gundog Training Is The Best Enrichment
If you have ever felt guilty that your gundog does not have enough enrichment toys, breathe easy. You are already giving them something far better. Real, instinct-based training meets their needs, builds your bond, and creates the calm, content dog every owner wants.
Surviving the Teenage Phase: Managing Adolescent Gundog Behaviour
If you’ve ever looked at your once-lovely, obedient puppy and thought, who on earth swapped my dog for this hooligan?, welcome to adolescent gundog behaviour. This is the stage that…
Think Your Dog’s Just Being Awkward? You’re Not Alone.
🎧 Listen to this episode now  Ever stood in the middle of a field, treats ready, lead in hand, shouting yourself hoarse—while your dog blissfully ignores you? Yep, me…
Aversives…The Word That Everyone Loves to Hate (But Almost Nobody Actually Understands)
There are few words in dog training that spark as much debate, and as much confusion, as aversives. It’s a word that’s become a lightning rod, a badge of honour…
Predictably Unpredictable: The Secret to Reading Your Gundog Like a Book
Wait, Did She Just Say Gundogs Are Predictable? I can practically hear the collective snort of laughter echoing from muddy fields across the countryside. “Predictable? My spaniel who decided last…
The Biggest Scam in Dog Training: Overusing Distraction Techniques
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Podcast Episode 129. I Love My Dog But I Don’t Like Them
Welcome to another enlightening episode of “Found It, Fetched It,” where host Joanne Perrott sits down with LWDG expert Sarah Drake. This week’s podcast delves into the intricate feelings dog…
Podcast Episode 128. Mastering Dog Obedience at Any Distance
In this week’s exploration on Found it, Fetched it, we tackle a subject close to many dog owners’ hearts: why do our dogs act perfectly when close but turn a…
Podcast Episode 126 – When Your Dog’s Behaviour Feels Out Of Control …
In the realm of dog training, it’s a universal truth that every pet owner will, at some point, feel like they’re at their wits’ end. The scenario is all too…
Podcast Episode 125 – A Voice For Sustainable Shooting
Welcome back to another captivating episode of “Found It, Fetched It”! In this week’s installment, titled “A Voice For Sustainable Shooting,” we have the privilege of hosting the remarkable Angela…
Podcast Episode 124. “Help, I Don’t Have Time to Train My Dog Properly!”
Dog training often conjures images of extended sessions, replete with treats and toys, stretching into uninterrupted hours. Yet, what if I told you that the secret to a well-trained dog…
Podcast Episode 123. Trusting The Process Of Foundational Training
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…
Podcast Episode121. Why Dog Training Is Never A One-And-Done Job
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…
Ready to Change the Game with Your Gundog Training?
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….
Time-Savvy Training: Master the Minutes and Train Your Gundog Effectively
We get it—life’s a whirlwind. You’re spinning plates with work, family, and the other challenges of your daily life and sometimes the dog is the last of the worries. And…
The Control of Dogs Order 1992: Collar and Tag Requirements for Gundog Owners
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…
Episode 86: 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…
Episode 85: 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…
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…
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Inside the Ring: A Gundog Handler’s Guide to Crufts with lWDG Group Expert Abbie Reid
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