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The Ladies Working Dog Group BRAND NEW Website Launches Today!
Welcome to the brand new Ladies Working Dog Group membership website! We are so excited to offer this amazing resource to our members. This new website is packed full of…
Mantrailing: What It Is and Why It’s So Addictive
Mantrailing is a relatively new sport that has taken the world by storm. It is a mixture of tracking and obedience training, and it can be addicting for both dog…
How to Train a Reluctant Gundog: Retrieving Training Tips
If you have a gundog that is reluctant to retrieve, don’t worry – you’re not alone! Training a dog to retrieve can be difficult, but it’s definitely worth the effort….
The Coming UK Pheasant Season – What We Need To Know
The pheasant season is just around the corner, and with it comes a flurry of activity. In this week’s podcast and blog post, we chat with Louisa Clutterbuck from the…
Understanding and Preventing Resource Guarding in Dogs
Dogs are often protective of their belongings and loved ones. While this can be a cute trait, it can also lead to dangerous situations if left unchecked. Resource guarding is…
LWDG Summertime Series:Heatstroke in Dogs: How to Treat and Prevent It
Summertime is a great time to get outside and enjoy the weather, but it’s also important to be aware of the dangers that hot weather can pose to our furry…
LWDG Summer Series: The Danger of Adder Bites and How to Prevent Them
Snakes are a common danger to dogs, as they often like to sun themselves in warm, open areas where dogs are likely to be. Adders are the only venomous snake…
4 Solutions To Your Sit Before Lead Removal Problems
WRITTEN BY LWDG FEATURED EXPERT LEANNE SMITH Leanne Smith runs Dogs R Dogs, based in Devon. She specialises in Gundog Training using modern, science-based methods. Solutions To Your Sit Before…
LWDG Summertime Series: Dealing With Dreaded Grass Seeds Through Summer
Grass Seeds are the tiny enemy we all dread throughout the summer months. Most grass seeds seem to find their way between our dog’s toes, into their ears, sometimes in…
How To Limit Food Waste & Improve Sustainable Pheasant Consumption
While some people may see the pheasant as nothing more than a game animal, it is important to remember that every creature has a role to play in the food…
Dog Training Tips: How to Train Your Dog to Retrieve from Water
Teaching your dog how to retrieve from water can be a fun and valuable skill. It is great for hunting, but training your dog this skill can also help keep…
The Premack Principle: How to Use a More Desirable Behaviour to Reinforce a Less Desirable One When Dog Training
If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably familiar with positive reinforcement – rewarding your dog for desired behaviours to increase the likelihood of those behaviours being repeated. However, you may…
Resetting A Training Exercise: Helping Dogs Learn Through Patience and Repetition
Dogs are creatures of habit. Once they learn a command, they mostly find it easy to repeat the behaviour. But what about when they struggle to understand an exercise or…
Beginner’s Guide to GunDog Training Commands: A Free Download
Are you looking to train your new gun dog? First, you’ll need to learn a set of basic cues/commands that will help you get started. This free download will list…
Where To Start When Training A Hunt Point Retrieve Dog
If you’re interested in learning about Hunt Point Retrieve dog breeds, their backgrounds, how to train them, and their characteristics, this podcast is for you! In this episode, we discuss…
The Menopause and Dog Training: How to Concentrate When You’re Going Through Changes
Do you find that it becomes harder to concentrate as you get older? Do you sometimes feel like your brain is foggy? If so, you’re not alone. Many women experience…
Littermate Syndrome: What It Is and How to Deal With It
If you have more than one dog in your household, then you may be familiar with the term “littermate syndrome.” Littermate Syndrome, also sometimes called Sibling Aggression or Littermate Aggression,…
Do Gundogs Make Good Pets? The Pros & Cons of Owning a Gun Dog in 2022
Gun dogs, or gundogs, are a type of hunting dog that is used for flushing out and retrieving game. They are bred for their ability to work with hunters in…
How To Steward At A Working Test: Top Tips For Newcomers
Stewarding at a working test is an exciting experience. You get to see all sorts of dogs in action, and you learn a lot about how different breeds work. It…
Rescuing a High-Drive Dog During the Lockdown: A Trainer’s Perspective
Guest post by LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft Taylor I don’t often write about my dogs on social media, but I wanted to share a little story about Marshall my German…
How to Allow Your Dog Free Time While Maintaining Safety & Obedience
Many gundog owners struggle with the decision of whether or not to give their dogs free time to roam whilst out walking. On the one hand, it’s lovely to see…
Is It Time To Completely Stop Punishing Our Gundogs?
Podcast with Becky Brunton, followed by an article by Rob Alleyne. In the LWDG POD DOG latest episode, LWDG Founder Jo Perrott interviews Becky Brunton about her journey from despair…
7 Steps to Train Your Dog to Stop on a Whistle Command: Learn from an Expert
Do you have trouble getting your dog to stop when you give the command? Well, you’re not alone! Many dog owners find this difficult. Luckily, there is a way to…
Is The Rent Due On Your Dogs Success?
The Rent Is Due On Your Dogs Success If you want your relationship with your dog to be successful, you have to be consistent. It can be tough to stay…
Training Your Gundog to Retrieve: Tips and Techniques for Success
Gundogs have been bred for centuries for their ability to assist hunters in locating and retrieving game. These highly skilled dogs come in various breeds, such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden…
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