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Why won’t my dog bring a dummy back to me?
Whether it’s a dog that totally blanks an item as if it’s invisible, picks it up but drops it on its way back to you or doesn’t want to...
Sue
Jan 305 min read
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Why won’t my dog relax?
If you own a working breed dog (a breed of dog that historically was bred to do a specific job) then you will know how enthusiastic and...
Sue
Nov 21, 20246 min read
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Understanding wind direction
Wind direction plays a huge part in gundog training so it’s essential that we understand how it affects scent and our dogs’ ability to...
Sue
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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The science behind canine colour vision: how do dogs see colours?
As humans, we rely heavily on our vision but our dogs interpret the world differently, particularly in terms of colour. Understanding how...
Sue
May 9, 20242 min read
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The good, the bad, and the feral – taking stock
It’s the end of the season and after a busy few months, it’s time to give our dogs a well-earned rest and chance to regain their body...
Sue
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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The Thoughtful Dog Trainer
This month we’re chatting to Joanne Perrott about the launch of her book, ‘The Thoughtful Dog Trainer’, which offers a unique blend of...
Sue
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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You don’t have to do it all
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with training? Or feel like you’re going through the motions just because you feel you have to? Sometimes...
Sue
Sep 17, 20233 min read
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The Reluctant Retriever Dummy ®
Having recently launched the Field & Fireside Reluctant Retriever Dummy to the market, I thought it would be useful to explain how the...
Sue
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Tips From One Newcomer to Another
Our blog this month comes from guest writer, Emily Cartigny, who is a relatively new handler and is training her first gundog, Merlot....
Emily
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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It’s not the tool, it’s how it’s used
Dog training equipment and tools have become a rather controversial subject. Even the humble lead is causing many a heated discussion on...
Sue
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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Choosing the right trainer
I recently saw a call for help on a local social media group from someone who had a young spaniel and who was asking for recommendations...
Sue
Oct 31, 20225 min read
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Mental stimulation for dogs
Walks and outdoor training sessions are great for your dog’s physical and mental health, as they are for yours, but they aren’t the only...
Sue
Jul 18, 20224 min read
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Getting ‘back to basics’ in order to succeed
Our February blog comes from guest writer, Becca Doveston, founder and head trainer at Dovemoor Gundogs. When training our dogs, we...
Becca
Feb 10, 20223 min read
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Why your mood matters
Have you ever tried to train your dog when you’re not in a positive frame of mind? Or ended up getting stressed part way through a...
Sue
Aug 30, 20212 min read
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Gundog training dummies
There is a bewildering range of dog training dummies on the market. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours and it can be difficult to...
Sue
Jun 13, 20214 min read
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