Gundog Training Forum

Hi, it's been a while since I posted but would be grateful of some advice. I have took on a 7month old un neutered ess (max) that was on his way to a dog shelter. He has had no training and has some separation issues, these Im happy to deal with. What I need help with is he is constantly battling fo...

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If he likes a ball, dummy ect try hiding this around the house and garden then ask him to find it, start off really easy then get harder as he gets the idea. I did this with mine when younger to interact with him, have fun and incorporate training. You can put him in a sit stay whilst you hide it, t...

10x4 for one springer at the minute. Will be getting another around this time next year.

He's only 2. Will adapt fine. Try to introduce him to the kennel slowly so he feels comfortable before locking him in for a long period as that may result in barking, whining constantly. Start by feeding him in the kennel and heaving door open then after a day or so lock him in for 10minutes. Try to...

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Totally agree Judy

You're welcome, I'm sure you will gain lots of help and advice along the way from this forum.

Good luck with the training. It can be addictive, and stressful I can't wait for the light nights myself, can get some decent sessions in after work then.

You can get the whistle from a gun shop, eBay, various online suppliers. If the dog is responding I'd stick with it. Even if you never end up working the dog, doing the training should be good fun and a learning curve. It's also great mental stimulation and beats pointlessly romping round a field wi...

Hi. Sit is fine to keep using. You can use any word you want as long as you are consistent and it gets the required action. Equipment is basic really to start with I would get a whistle ( acme 210.5), a slip lead, couple of tennis balls and a couple of canvas dummies. What are you working towards wi...

kennelled in the day whilst at work during the spring, summer and autumn. Inside in evenings and colder months.