Anyone can try Gundog training, it’s a great activity for your dogs to use their brains, especially if it’s what they’re bred to do! Wyn and I have been on our Gundog training journey for over a year now, both of us starting from scratch so here’s everything that has helped us along the way!Continue reading “How to start Gundog training”
Category Archives: Tips and Advice
Charlie the Vet Wound & Skin Care Spray
Having multiple dogs means more of a chance of them having an accidental scratch or sore spot so it’s good to find something to help treat these minor injuries at home if I needed to. If you have a Gundog or other breed that has lots of energy I’m sure you’ll find that even onContinue reading “Charlie the Vet Wound & Skin Care Spray”
Wyn is one!
Wyn is turning one year old today! I can’t quite believe our little Red Working Cocker Puppy is a whole year old today and has been part of our family for 10 months (I picked her up when she was 8 weeks old). We’ve been having so much fun together that time has flown by.Continue reading “Wyn is one!”
How to begin Place Board training with a Gundog
Using a Place Board as a training aid is a relatively new method in the Gundog world. However it has been around much longer in the dog world in situations like trick training and dog agility; of which I’ve done both with my previous dogs and it works so successfully as a visual target. BeginningContinue reading “How to begin Place Board training with a Gundog”
New dog essentials
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy or rescuing an older dog into your home, it’s such an exciting time for you, so here’s everything I think are essential for the brilliant chaos of a new dog. Although not every dog will come to you crate trained, crates are a great way of keeping your dogContinue reading “New dog essentials”
DNA Testing
Every dog owner’s worst nightmare is if their dog was to be stolen. However there are many important steps you can take to help if the worst was to happen. Check their Microchip details are up to date. Often animals are found and taken to the vets for their Microchips to be scanned but theContinue reading “DNA Testing”
How to train recall
If you only teach your dog one thing in life, make it recall. It could save their life one day. Keeping your dog under control when needed will stop them annoying other dogs, stealing picnics on the beach and from running off into the sunset. The first decision you need to make is toys orContinue reading “How to train recall”
How to start Dog Agility
Dog agility is a great way to have fun and build your bond with your dog. It is so much fun to train, socialise and even compete within the Agility community. I’ve been lucky enough to compete with Woody at Crufts 3 times with our agility team, and it was the best experience to shareContinue reading “How to start Dog Agility”
Can you RAW feed a puppy?
Getting a puppy comes with so much information you have to ask, which jabs have they had, how old are they etc, but also what do they eat? It’s advised that you carry on feeding the food the breeder gives you whilst they settle in, as you’ve brought them into a new home and environmentContinue reading “Can you RAW feed a puppy?”
Planning your day at Crufts
It’s almost time for the biggest [And best] dog show in the world – Crufts. Each year dogs and dog lovers travel from all across the globe to the NEC in Birmingham. It is like Christmas every day for 4 days and I cannot wait! So whether you’re going for one or all of the days, IContinue reading “Planning your day at Crufts”
The Cotswold Spaniels 