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26. Your Dogs & Fireworks
Many people enjoy setting off fireworks to celebrate holidays like the New Year or Bonfire Night, but they may not realise the effect it can have on our pets. Dogs…
25. Working With A Reluctant Retriever
Reluctant Retrieving manifests itself in various ways and is one of the most common problems we see. LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer regularly works with dogs with various retrieving problems….
24. Understanding The Nutritional Needs Of Working Dogs
Join us for an incredible masterclass this month where Guest Expert Niamh McElhinney from Red Mills will be giving an overview of the basic requirements for good nutrition in a…
23. Using Scentwork Skills With Working Dogs
This Masterclass gives an introduction to Scentwork and covers how you can involve Scentwork Skills in your training by searching for and retrieving a scented article. Dogs have up to…
22. Introducing Your Dog To Cold Game (Novice)
Watch the recording of our very first LIVE masterclass with LWDG Expert Emma Stevens. Emma will be teaching you how to use cold game when training your dog. In a…
21. Photographing Your Dog
After a really busy 6 weeks of fab training ideas through The LWDG Challenge, we thought this month’s course would be the perfect time to introduce some new positive skills…
20. Building A Positive Online Presence
Live BONUS Guest Masterclass An hour-long recording of our amazing Zoom with Guest Speaker Tara Punter. This zoom took place on the 7th of May, and feedback from the participants…
19. Rewarding Right: Make Training Fun (Foundation)
Using rewards in training creates a very powerful way of learning. A lot of research has shown that learning through rewards and positive reinforcement is the most effective method for…
18. Fun Challenges For Your Working Dog
As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to get out and about with your four-legged friend. And what better way to bond with your pup than by doing…
17. Your Dogs Welfare During Times Of Isolation
It was flooding at the beginning of 2020, and now it’s a pandemic. But it could be a sprained ankle or some other event that sometimes makes it difficult for…
16. Training Your Dog To Hunt In The Quarter Pattern
Join us for this incredible masterclass with Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor as she guides us through a simple yet effective process of training a dog to quarter and hunt ground.
15. Controlling Prey Drive
Hunting dogs are a special breed. Not only do they have to be athletic and have a good nose, but they also need to have a strong prey drive. This…
14. What To Wear When Working Your Dog
Have you ever wondered what the best clothing is to wear when out with your dog? Do you worry about getting too hot or cold or being uncomfortable? Well, wonder…
13. How To Successfully Review Your Dog Training
It’s that time of year again! Time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. And what better way to do that than with our…
12. Preparing For The KC Working Dog Certificate
December’s Masterclass video ‘Preparing You and Your Dog For The KC Working Dog Certificate’ has been filmed by Featured Expert John Denyer ( yep, hubby of our amazing Claire Denyer). John has…
11. An Introduction To Field Trials
LWDG Featured Expert Sarah Miles is a world-renowned dog trainer and handler who has extensively competed with her gundogs. In this course with LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer, Sarah outlines…
10. Steadiness To Movement
With the proper training, your dog can learn to remain calm and focused in the face of potential distractions. This can be an invaluable skill for hunting dogs, working dogs,…
9. Working With A Sensitive Dog
There are a variety of things that can go wrong with your working dog or gundog, knowing how to prevent problem behaviours, or, how to remedy them is very useful….
8. Using A Place Board With A Working Dog
Training a gundog well is essential for anyone who wants to use their dog in the field. Gundogs are intelligent and highly trainable, but they require patience and consistency to…
7. Fitness Plans For Working Dogs
When it comes to shooting season, the fitness of your dog can have a big impact on its performance. That’s why it’s so important to put together a fitness plan…
6. Field First Aid For Working Dogs
There are a few reasons why having a first aid kit for your dog is important. If your dog is injured, you will be able to provide first aid until…
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