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Overcoming Retrieval Challenges: A Training Journey with Nick and Molly

By Rob Palmer | 21/12/2023

Introduction:Nick and his black Labrador, Molly, have embarked on a journey to enhance their hunting and retrieval skills. While Molly showed promise with partridges, issues arose when it came to retrieving pheasants. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the challenges they faced and the effective training strategies employed to address them.Identifying the Problem:The primary …

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Keeping Dogs Safe at Christmas

By Rob Palmer | 13/12/2023

Keeping dogs safe during the Christmas season is important, as there are various decorations, foods, and activities that can pose risks to their health and well-being. Here are some tips to ensure your dog’s safety during Christmas: By taking these precautions and remaining vigilant, you can help ensure that your dog stays safe and you …

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Building Confidence and Strengthening Bonds: A Journey with Farley & B

By Rob Palmer | 08/12/2023

Introduction: In the world of canine companionship, each dog comes with a unique set of challenges and joys. Farley and B, a duo seeking assistance for nervous aggression, embarked on a transformative journey towards a more harmonious relationship. B, an 18-month-old Romanian Rescue, exhibited aggression as a coping mechanism when feeling forced into certain situations. …

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Before buying a new puppy

By Rob Palmer | 05/12/2023

Do your research before buying a puppy. While field trial champions can be impressive and demonstrate high levels of skill and training, it’s crucial for potential puppy buyers to be cautious and consider various factors when selecting a pup from such breeding programs. Here are some considerations: Temperament and Energy Level: Field trial champions are …

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gun dog training online

By Rob Palmer | 23/11/2023

Can you learn online to train a gun dog? The simple answer is yes. Many people love online learning as it gives them the flexibility to learn when it is convenient to them. Online courses are also available to refer to any time so you don’t have to remember everything your trainer tells you, you …

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TEAM SEADOGS 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶 OUT PICKING UP

By Rob Palmer | 21/11/2023

Another great day picking up this season in Suffolk. All dogs did really well, steady, older dogs nailed runners. This is Orchids first proper season working so she is not being sent for runners, but hunts well and finds birds after the drive. Not documented so much with photos are the tail gate checks after …

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Walked Up shoot day

By Rob Palmer | 13/11/2023

Fantastic day at Ampton shoot a Walked up day with starting with a full breakfast . A tough day with challenging cover and scenting conditions. But I was very pleased with Gin. She worked well in front of the guns and was steady to flushing game and hares! She also worked well retrieving a good …

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What is a reward?

By Rob Palmer | 10/11/2023

What is a reward? Many of our clients think it is a treat. A reward must equal food. The fact is a reward is whatever the dog in front of you finds rewarding. For some that may be praise. For others it may be play. Food may work for some, but sometimes food is just …

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Gundog Training Springer Spaniel Hunting in rabbit pen

By Rob Palmer | 09/11/2023

A little training session with our Springer Spaniel hunting and keeping close in the rabbit pen with shotgun

Springer Spaniels Hunting & retrieving in Sugar beet

By Rob Palmer | 09/11/2023

Our team of springer spaniels hunting and retrieving in the sugar beet earlier in the summer in readiness for the upcoming shooting season. You’ll see different hunting styles between the dogs, some of which is do with age and experience. Lovely evening back in the summer

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