Re: Ideal length of training sessions? I think that depends on the age of the dog and how long his/her concentration span is. When I first...
Re: Charlie's first one-to-one gundog lesson I am a little surprised that she actually handled the dog herself rather than instructed you in...
Re: Am I odd ........... I like it too.... ......but only when it comes packaged like this. :P :D...
Re: Charlie's first one-to-one gundog lesson If it was me I would have liked to see some retrieving exercises to kick start Charlie's retrieving...
Re: Rusty's fresh start So pleased to hear that you all enjoyed it ;D You said you were looking for a reward based trainer. Did you use food...
Re: She's bored! I feel for you. Can't be easy keeping her quiet. :-\ Have you tried clicker training, David? Now could be the perfect time to...
Re: This is my artistic pose! Love it!! :D One of my springers sleeps like that too. But not on the sofa!! ;D I am a meanie, my dogs don't come...
Re: One-to-One Gundog Training Good luck, Helen. Hope you and Charlie will enjoy the session. :D
Re: I am an imposter Hello and welcome from another imposter. I also have spaniels. Best of luck with the training. Hope you enjoy this lovely...
This is a little routine happening every morning in my kitchen. Caddie insists on cleaning Murffi's eyes. ::) Not sure he is enjoying that much...
Re: Calling the vet! I always err on the side of caution and take the dogs off to the vets even with something that looks like a minor thing....
Re: Murffi retrieving Yes, he hunts in front of the gun and myself, flushes and if it is an easy straight forward retrieve I'll send him for...
Re: Murffi retrieving Here are a couple of photos from last season showing Murffi in his 'natural habitat'. I work on a small walked up shoot...
Re: Murffi retrieving Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the video. Murffi is what is described as a 'hot' little spaniel. I have to keep him very...
Re: Hello Hello and welcome. :D My four dogs also like to help out with my horses, especially mucking out the stables! ::) :P ;)
Re: Murffi retrieving David, I haven't got very far yet in terms of distance and also retrieving from heavy cover. Just when we got going last...
I hope you don't mind me putting up a little video clip from training Murffi this morning. Just a little seen retrieve over a very short distance...
Re: Sarah Miles I have no doubt that Charlie will enjoy it, hopefully you will too! :D
Re: One to One Dog Training I have heard of Annie when she was a trainer at Mullenscote Gundogs, which comes with a very good reputation and I...
Re: Sarah Miles I don't know her and have to admit I have never heard of her before. But a quick search on google just now and it looks as if she...