Winding up your dog

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Gundog training: Placeboard training

Whether you choose a board, a hoop or a mat, teaching your young dog to use this target will pay dividends as you progress through their training journey, says Howard Kirby

How to: crate train your gundog puppy

Correct use of a crate in a puppy’s early life doesn’t just help with house training – it benefits the entire gundog training journey, says Howard. Here’s how to get it right.

Gundog training: blind retrieves

One of our gundog training goals is to successfully send the dog for birds or dummies they have no prior knowledge of. Here’s Howard Kirby’s guide on how to perfect the ‘one-cast’ blind retrieve.

Directional training: The Clock Face

Gundog trainer Howard Kirby explains how to use the clock face for a set of time- and space-efficient retrieving exercises to help cement directional commands.

Gundog training: Judging the distance of retrieves

Being able to judge distance when sending your dog for a retrieve is an essential skill, albeit not one of the most exciting! Howard Kirby offers some top tips to ensure you’re not sending them on a wild goose chase.

Long distance retrieves in the field

Gundog trainer Howard Kirby explains how to maximise your chances of pulling off the perfect long distance retrieve while picking-up out on a shoot day.

Gundog training progression: Introducing another dummy

Training 'gun sense' into your gundog

Building a partnership with your puppy

Gundog puppy training: using food rewards efficiently

Why gundogs refuse to retrieve... and how to fix it!

Training the blind retrieve using a "Birdy Place"

Understanding how genetics & rewards affect dog behaviour

How to: move into advanced hunt whistle training

How to: train your gundog to hunt on command