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84. Bulletproof Your Gundog Training: Build Solid Foundations

This engaging 90-minute webinar is designed to help dog owners establish reliable foundations for training their gundogs, focusing on essential skills that ensure long-term success and trust. Key Focus Areas:…

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83. Play with Purpose: Improve Your Dog’s Training Through Play (All Levels)

Discover the transformative potential of play in dog training through our engaging course, Play with Purpose. Designed for passionate dog owners seeking to deepen their bond with their pets, this…

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Building the Bubble: Creating Connection and Focus with Your Gundog (Foundation)

Step into the world of foundational training with “Building the Bubble: Creating Connection and Focus with Your Gundog ”, led by LWDG Group Expert Jemma Martin. This masterclass empowers handlers…

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81. Overcoming Self-Criticism: Building Confidence for Better Training Results (Train With Confidence)

Course Overview: Transform self-criticism into a tool for growth and positivity with this empowering course. Learn how to reframe negative thoughts, embrace compassionate self-feedback, and set flexible, achievable intentions to…

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80. The Canine Cue Academy – Free Webinar Week

Over five transformative days, The Canine Cue Academy challenged participants to elevate their gundog training skills through a series of focused, live sessions. This challenge was designed to build confidence,…

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79. Embracing the Realities of Dog Training: A Conversation with Jamie Penrith [BONUS MASTERCLASS]

In this in-depth masterclass, dog training expert Jamie Penrith shares invaluable insights into the complex world of effective and ethical dog training. With decades of experience working with dogs in…

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78. Mastering Dog Training Patterns: Harnessing Anticipation for Success

Join our comprehensive masterclass designed exclusively for the Ladies Working Dog Group Society Members, where Claire Denyer, Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, and Jemma Martin guide you through the essential concept of patterns…

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77.Advancing From The Basics

Discover how to elevate your dog training skills and overcome common challenges. This insightful webinar  is designed to help you take your dog training to the next level. Learn valuable…

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76. Mastering Group Classes

LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer discusses the benefits and challenges of group dog training classes. This course covers: Introduction Finding the Right Trainer for Group Classes Pros and Cons of…

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75. Using Multiple Dummies

Multi Dummy Masterclass Summary Join LWDG Group Expert Sam Thornycroft Taylor in this exciting masterclass focused on enhancing your dog’s retrieving skills with multiple dummies. This comprehensive session covers various…

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74. What To Expect At A Spaniel Working Test

Masterclass Overview: What To Expect When Entering A Spaniel Working Test Welcome to our detailed overview of Spaniel Working Tests, a specialised competition designed to evaluate the hunting and retrieving…

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73. Elevating Your Spaniel’s Hunt

Unlock the full hunting potential of your spaniel with “Elevating Your Spaniel’s Hunt: A Comprehensive Masterclass.” with LWDG Group Expert Jemma Martin. This online course is meticulously designed for spaniel…

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72. How To Progress Your Stop Whistle

Are you ready to take your stop whistle skills from good to great? Join Claire Denyer, our esteemed LWDG Group Expert, in a dynamic masterclass designed specifically for the intermediate…

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71. Calm On The Couch, Focused On The Field (Foundation)

Are you ready to transform your energetic gundog into a serene companion at home and a focused partner in the field? “Calm On The Couch, Focused On The Field” is…

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70. Mastering Multi Dog Training

In this exciting masterclass, you’ll be diving deep into the world of training and working multiple dogs to carry out gundog tasks. Join our LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor for…

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69. Gundog Training Game Changer

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…

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68. From Frazzled to Focused Trainer

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your gundog training? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with juggling training and our busy lives, which can be really stressful. That’s where our…

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67. Steadying Up Your Super Keen Retriever

Welcome to the ultimate masterclass that covers everything you need to know about building steadiness in your super keen gundog. LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer gives step-by-step guidance and expert…

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66. The Long Line Lifeline – Mastering Techniques

LWDG Group Expert Jemma Martin guides you through the transformative art of long-line training. Tailoring her guidance to the specific challenges and opportunities of using a long line, this course…

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65. Reset And Renew – Get Crystal Clear on Your Dog Training for Autumn

BONUS TRAINING !!!! Are you ready to refocus your dog training efforts this Autumn? Whether you’ve hit a plateau or are just starting out, the “Reset and Renew” course is…

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64. Your Ten Most Likely ‘Duck-Ups’ with Your Gundog

Are you concerned about making common mistakes that gundog owners often make? No need to worry anymore! This month, our Members Masterclass is here to provide you with the guidance…

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63. Developing a Steady Delivery and Hold with Your Dog

In this in-depth masterclass led by LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer, you’ll uncover the secrets to cultivating a reliable delivery and hold in your dog. Whether you’re dealing with a…

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62. Fearless Female Challenge

The LWDG Fearless Female Challenge is a 4-week course designed to help women build their confidence and inner strength while training their pet gundog. Led by LWDG Mindset Coach Emma…

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61. Finding Your Personal Strengths and Qualities (Bonus Masterclass)

Are you looking to improve your training skills and become a more effective handler for your four-legged companion? Join us for this recording of an online presentation with LWDG Mindset…

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60. Starting Your Own Canine Based Business

Have you ever considered starting your own business working with dogs? Then these live events in April are for you! Join us for a series of free masterclass courses with…

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59. Gundog Terminology, Commands, and Whistles

This video course is designed for members who want to learn the terminology, commands, and whistles used in gundog training. The course covers the fundamental gundog commands, whistles, and terms that…

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57. Learning Theory For the Working Dog Owner

Learning theory provides an understanding of the underlying principles of how we learn, including the relationship between behaviour and its consequences. It can help us understand why our dogs often…

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56. How to Speak Dog: Reading Your Dog’s Body Language

Do you ever feel like your dog is trying to tell you something, but you just can’t seem to understand? Well, you’re not alone! Many dog owners find it difficult…

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55. The Right Way to Reward Your Dog

Do you find yourself wondering how to reward your dog the right way? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people have questions about this topic. That’s why we’ve…

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54. Working Dog Enrichment: Recognising and Preventing Overstimulation

Dogs enjoy new and exciting experiences. This is what makes them such great companions- they are always up for a new adventure. However, it is important to be mindful of…

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53. Why Dogs Don’t Listen (And What You Can Do About It)

Do you have a dog that doesn’t seem to listen to you? Well, you’re not alone. Many dog owners struggle with this issue. In this months video course, we will…

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52. What to Expect When Entering A Retriever Working Test

If you’re an owner of a working retriever or are thinking about becoming one and would like to compete, this is the course for you! This month, we are excited…

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51. Training Your Dog to Work Safely in and Around Water

Water can be a fun and refreshing place for dogs to play, but it can also be dangerous if they are not properly trained. In this month’s masterclass video, LWDG…

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50. Success With A Stop Whistle

This month’s Masterclass is all about the Stop Whistle command. This important training cue can be used to stop your dog in their tracks and comes in handy when you…

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49. Exercise Ideas For Developing The Hunt Command

If you’re looking to take your dog training to the next level, then you’ll want to check out this bonus masterclass from LWDG Featured Expert Abbie Reid. In this class,…

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48. No More Pulling: Lead and Heelwork Training (Foundation)

Do you have a dog that pulls on the leash when you try to walk him? This can be very frustrating, and it’s not good for your dog either. In…

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47. Perfect Recall Every Time (Foundation)

Do you struggle to get your dog to come back when called? Do you have trouble getting them to obey even when they’re close by? This 2 part video course…

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46. Introducing Hunt Point Retrieve Dogs

Hunt Point Retrieve Dogs (also known as HPRs) display a variety of hunt retrieve and pointing instincts, and work off both land and water. Some of the most known HPR…

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45. From Confused To Confident – 3 Day Challenge

Are you starting to lose faith that you’ll ever completely train your dog? Do you feel like you take a step forward and then take three back? LWDG Group Expert…

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44. Keeping The Connection – Training Exercises Whilst Walking

In this masterclass, Nicci will highlight the importance of keeping a connection between you and your dog while on your daily walks. You will understand the benefits of maintaining the…

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43. Neutering: What You Should Know (Foundation)

It can be hard to make the decision to neuter your dog. In this video that was initially filmed as a Society Q and A Live Coaching, Founder Joanne Perrott…

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42. The PRAMA Ethos – Effective Working Dog Training In A Modern Progressive Society

Join LWDG Founder, LWDG group Experts Claire Denyer & Jemma Martin, and Featured Experts Nicci Kenny & Rose Setten as they deliver a fantastic in-depth course into positive reinforcement and…

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41. Planning Dog Training Sessions That Work

Have you ever started a training session with your dog only to have it fizzle out within minutes? Or felt like you were just going through the motions without any…

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40. Calm, Relax And Settle – Teaching Your Dog To Do Nothing

It’s important that gundogs dogs learn to relax and have time on their own. It just so happens they need this skill when you’re busy at home, when you are…

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39. Retrieving Over Obstacles and Natural Barriers

With years of experience training gundogs, LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer knows that dogs need the opportunity to develop their skills in navigating across different environments. In this course, Claire…

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38. Improving Handling with Direction

This masterclass will show you how to progress your handling skills when practising left, right and back commands. We will give you ideas for proofing the commands and show you…

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37. Canine Pregnancy And Puppies

Have you ever wondered what happens during canine pregnancy and birth? If so, this online course is for you! You will learn about the different pregnancy stages and how to…

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36. Instilling Confidence and Cues In Your Puppy (Foundation)

From 8 weeks old a new pup can enter our lives with our plan to use them as a working dog. There are many months until we can start formal…

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35. The Science Behind Correction- How To Correct Constructively

Join our amazing Group Experts Emma Stevens, Claire Denyer, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor as they deliver a live session to 100 participants on the topic of Correction. This webinar took place…

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34. Dual Handling Working Dogs

Do you currently have two dogs, or are you interested in two dogs in the future? The dual handling skills needed to not only work two dogs in the field…

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33. Make Your Own Lanyards

Are you interested in learning how to make your own lanyards? If so, then you’ll want to watch this course being offered by the LWDG Group. Jemma Martin, an expert…

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32. The Roles And Requirements Of A Working Gundog

Gundogs, gorgeous gundogs! Bred to assist in bringing food (game) to the table. However, different gundog group breeds were originally bred to play different roles. That being said, in this…

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31. Keeping Weight On A Working Dog

This course is about keeping weight on a working dog. From an advisory point of view, this is a common issue we come across. We will be looking at the…

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30. Building Confidence on Blind Retrieve

Building Confidence on Blind Retrieves is an area where many handlers come unstuck or confused by their dog’s behaviour and reaction to true blind retrieves. A blind retrieve is a…

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29. Grooming The Working Dog

This masterclass will show you how to provide maintenance grooming at home and the importance of keeping on top of grooming the working dog; whatever the breed. LWDG Guest Expert…

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28. How To Keep Your Dog Training Interesting

Join LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft -Taylor for this course on how to keep your dog training interesting. In this class, Samantha will share her top tips on how to…

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27. The Importance Of Teaching Your Dog Self Control

Teaching your dog self-control is an important thing you can do for them. Not only will it help them to be better behaved, but it will also give them a…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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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5. Getting Your Dog Used to Gunshot (Novice)

Gundogs are bred to work with hunters in the field, so it is important that they are taught to be calm around gunshots. Some pups may naturally fear loud noises,…

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4. Easy Heel Walk Training (Foundation)

Dogs are naturally social creatures, and walking is one of their favourite ways to interact with the world. When you take your dog on a walk, they will naturally want…

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3. Basic Sit Training Made Simple (Foundation)

Teaching your puppy to sit on command is one of the first things you will do when starting his training. It may seem like a simple task, but it’s actually…

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2. The Hot Mess Handler – Your Foundational Training Course

Our flagship Gundog Training Foundation Course consists of over 16 hours of video training, 9 topic areas, and many different sections to complete. You have lifetime access to this course…

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LWDG Working Dog Certification – Advanced Level

Demonstrate Exceptional Handling Skills The LWDG Advanced Level Certificate is a testament to exceptional handler and dog partnership. This highest level of certification recognises outstanding proficiency in a wide range…

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LWDG Working Dog Certification – Intermediate Level

Solidify Your and Your Dog’s Skills The LWDG Intermediate Level Certificate is designed to build upon the strong foundation established at the Novice level. This certification challenges both handler and…

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LWDG Working Dog Certification – Novice Level

Build a Strong Foundation for You and Your Dog The LWDG Novice Level Certificate is the perfect starting point for handlers and dogs new to field work. This level focuses…

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LWDG Working Dog Certification – Foundation Level

Start Your Gundog Journey The LWDG Foundation Level Certificate is the perfect introduction to gundog training assesment. This level focuses on building the essential bond between handler and dog, and…

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