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Training Gundogs as a Team: Success in the Shooting Field and Everyday Life

At Connected Canines, we explore the art of gundog training for all breeds, both in and out of the shooting field. From building strong partnerships based on trust and cooperation to mastering essential skills like retrieving, flushing, and scent work, our blog offers practical advice and insights. Whether you’re working with a spaniel, retriever, or any other breed, our focus is on positive reinforcement and creating a balanced, responsive, and fulfilled gundog—ready to excel in the field or thrive in everyday life.

Sue Watkins

Think placeboards are just for puppies? Think again. Discover how this simple tool can sharpen your gundog's delivery, precision, and focus ...

Sue Watkins

Tips and insights for owners transitioning pet-bred gundogs into structured gundog work, focusing on mindset, relationship, and realistic ...

Sue Watkins

"Start your gundog walk with connection, not chaos. Here’s why the first five minutes can shape focus, calmness, and cooperation all the w ...

Sue Watkins

Steadiness is more than a sit-stay—it's about helping your gundog make calm, confident choices under pressure.

Sue Watkins

Training a teenage gundog? Expect chaos, comedy, and confusion. Here’s how to survive the sit-less, stay-less, sock-stealing adolescent p ...

Sue Watkins

Positive training doesn’t mean permissive, soft, or slow—it means clear, consistent, and effective. Let’s bust the biggest myths about this appro ...

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