Gundog Training Forum

Some great advice here. I need to change my thought Patten as regards 'going for a walk' and as you say stay in one place. Baby steps are I realise are key here and I must not be wanting to rush the basics. I prefer the idea of rewarding when engaged so will continue on this track .The rain has stop...

Thank you so much for your reply and ideas covering the issue. I think your idea of travelling is the sensible way to go until I feel confident on recall. I have certainly found out what a time consuming all encompassing world dog training is. I so admire all those who have well trained gundogs real...

Hi all, I am feeling a little confused the best way to go. I have a 5 month old springer and new to this. I am hoping to use her for rough shooting and beating. I have a 2 year old lab who is relatively well trained and I found I could follow books etc and find advice on forums and overcome any real...

Lovely read. Look forward to hearing more in the weeks to come. Have just got my first springer pup now 5 months so will hope to learn from you. I am very much the newbie.

amazing photos. you should take it up professionally.

Great photos. Enjoy reading about Scylla's and Heavenly's progress as I have a young lab. Being a newbie I learn so much from it. Thanks

Lovely to watch. Have a young 15mth lab which is coming on nicely so this gives me some new ideas to stretch her. How old is your bitch out of interest?

Being very new to all of this these comments have been so very useful. I will endeavor next year not to pick up the guns birds. I hope your listening Millie!

Really enjoyed reading your very well written account.

Thanks for your positive replies. will try shorter distances again and work up. I am only doing this as it is required for the test.