Gundog Training Gundog training is a structured system that teaches working breeds—retrievers, spaniels, and pointing dogs—to channel their natural hunting instincts into reliable, controlled behaviours. It builds obedience, steadiness, and field skills such as recall, heelwork, retrieving, and directional control, creating a dog that works confidently alongside its handler. What Gundog Training Involves Gundogs have […]
A young spaniel racing towards cover may look full of promise, but natural drive alone does not make a useful gundog or an easy companion. Modern gundog training methods are about shaping that enthusiasm into calm, controlled work: a dog that can switch on when asked, switch off when needed, and remain connected to its […]
Being a gundog trainer in Norfolk through the lens of Breckland Gundog Training (BGT) means blending calm, structured fieldwork with the county’s natural training advantages — creating dogs that are confident, controlled, and a joy to work. BGT Philosophy: Calm Dogs, Clear Training, Consistent Results At BGT, everything starts with calmness. A dog that can […]
When you see a well‑trained gundog lift a bird smoothly, carry it without fuss and present it with total assurance, you’re witnessing the product of countless small training moments. Hidden behind that polished performance is a tool many handlers overlook: the winged dummy — a standard training dummy enhanced with real game bird wings. It […]
A young spaniel charging towards a thrown dummy may look impressive, but speed is not the same as a finished retrieve. The puppy to picking up journey is about teaching a dog to listen, wait and work with its handler before asking it to carry out more demanding work in the field. For Labradors, Cocker […]
A gundog vanishing over a hedge, blanking the whistle and acting as though your voice doesn’t exist is more than frustrating — it can be genuinely unsafe. When owners ask, why does my gundog run off, the cause is almost never stubbornness. Far more often, instinct, adrenaline or long‑reinforced habits simply overpower whatever training the […]
Lead Manners for Gundog Puppies: Building Calm, Connected Walking A young spaniel powering ahead with its nose glued to the ground, or a Labrador pup zig‑zagging from hedge to hedge, often looks like harmless enthusiasm. But if those habits are left to grow, they quickly turn into a strong adolescent dog towing its owner down […]
Is Residential Gundog Training Worth It? A Clear, Honest Guide A young spaniel that recalls perfectly in the kitchen yet vanishes into scent the moment you step outside doesn’t always need more commands. Often, what he truly needs is clear structure, controlled exposure to distractions, and consistent handling at the exact point where excitement overrides […]
A Practical Socialisation Guide for Gundog Puppies The moment your young dog encounters its first fluttering pheasant wing, clattering trailer or bustling village street, you quickly see whether those early foundations were laid properly. Effective gundog puppy socialisation is not about producing a youngster that barrels confidently into every situation. It is about shaping a […]
