Monthly Archives: March 2009

Where to Find a Reputable Gundog Breeder?

One question that is often asked by many potential dog owners is “Where do I find a breeder?” This may seem like an easy question to answer since you can simply open up a newspaper or even a website page … Continue reading

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Is a cocker spaniel for you?

As you probably know I have a cocker spaniel called ‘Charlie’ who I have had for 3 years now. I love Charlie and would not change him for the world but is a spaniel right for you? Pro’s and con’s … Continue reading

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No Bird Dog Training This Week

This week i have a video to show you which will teach you nothing but it will show you loads of pictures of bird dogs to some great music. Enjoy. The video was made by Ryan. Let me know which … Continue reading

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Training Gundogs with Treats for Good Behaviour

Treat training, or positive reinforcement is a common training method that has had a lot of success with many different types of breeds. Some breeds do much better with it than others, especially if that breed is food oriented such … Continue reading

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Is an English Springer Spaniel the Correct Gundog for You?

With a spring, which earned the breed its name, the English Springer Spaniel will quickly flush out a bird in hiding and that spring takes this versatile hunting breed through life with a happy, carefree approach. The English Springer Spaniel … Continue reading

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German Shorthaired Pointer Gun Dog Training Whoa 2

If You missed last weeks training look in the training section, its here somewhere Training Their German Shorthaired Pointer Gun Dog, Jodie from willow creek kennels near Minneapolis, shows the second part of ‘Whoa’ training her German Shorthaired Pointer Gun … Continue reading

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Introducing your Gundog Puppy to Children

One thing that I have seen time and time again is an excited new owner who is all ready to bring their puppy home. They go through a checklist, purchase all the right stuff and set up for training. There … Continue reading

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Getting to know your Gundog and Making a 1-1 Connection

But until your gundog is trained well enough that you can go hunting with him can be a long ways off and there is a lot to do in the meantime. Before you launch yourself into training, it is important … Continue reading

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Hunting Dog Training Whoa

Each week i am going to post a video to help you with your hunting dog training Some of these videos will be mine and some will be from freinds and Hunting Dog Training Acquaintances I hope you find all … Continue reading

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Check your Puppy with a Health Check

Your new puppy has arrived and you are probably overjoyed by the fact that the long awaited day is finally here. At this point, you are probably getting your house ready for a puppy and you may be planning a … Continue reading

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