No doubt most people start with the best of intentions. The decision is made to get a proper gundog, one that will sit obediently at the peg, walk to heel…
Gundogs
The Irish terrier: a dog designed by a dog
The Irish terrier has been described many ways historically: the farmer’s friend, the poor man’s sentinel and the gentleman’s favourite. In Ireland he’s often known as the ‘red devil’, so…
Your gundog’s first shoot day
After months of training your young gun dog, it is understandable that you want to take it on its first shoot. But beware the pitfalls.
Not all sporting dogs enjoy swimming
We all know that you can take a horse to water but can’t make it drink; it’s equally true that you can take a dog to water but can’t make…
British trained gundogs: the envy of the world
The first time I catch up with Charlie Thorburn, the gundog trainer to the 1%, he has just joined the M6 Toll and has been awake for a long time.…
How to take an HPR shooting
Breaking into shooting is difficult in the best circumstances, and becomes even more so when you have an HPR. But old assumptions that they are noisy and hard mouthed are…
What to do with your working dog when you go on holiday?
Going on holiday should be relaxing, but planning what to do with the dog can be stressful. Janet Menzies packs up your troubles with various suggestions.
The truth about dog discipline
For those training their first gundog, the gap between theory and practice can seem almost impossible to reconcile.
German shorthaired pointers – a wunder dog?
There is a serious danger that we may just have lost our last excuse for having so many dogs. Up until now there has really been no answer in Britain…
Tips for gundog retrieving
Picking up points on how to improve your dog's retrieving couldn't be easier. Janet Menzies provides tips on what you and your dog should be looking for.