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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.
Teach your gundog calm, confident water manners. Learn how to stay safe, steady, and connected when working near ponds, rivers, and lakes.
Steadiness isn’t about freezing your dog; it’s about teaching calm focus, patience, and trust. Build control through connection, not cor ...
Introduce your dog to cold game safely. Build confidence, curiosity, and steady retrieving skills with low-pressure, positive methods.
Calmness is key to confident, focused gundogs. Learn how rest, short sessions, and observation build better training foundations.
Autumn is full of scent and distraction. Learn how to work with your dog’s nose, not against it, to build focus, trust, and connection.
Autumn is the ideal time to start building the foundations of your gundog training journey. Begin with connection, calmness, and curiosity.