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.

A reflective look back on the shooting season with Adge and Griff, the lessons learned, hard decisions made, and why the journey matters.
Walks should be your sanity time, not a daily battle. Put the training in early and you avoid a lifetime of stressful, hard work on the ...
Informal training environments reveal far more about learning, connection, and practice than structured sessions ever can.
After the shooting season ends, refresh your gundog’s skills, rebuild connection, and restore calm foundations before spring training b ...
Winter walks are ideal for gundog training! Build focus, stops, hunting, and varied exercises for spaniels, retrievers, and all gundogs.
Winter training doesn’t stop indoors! Build clear handling, stops, casting, and lining skills while keeping your gundog engaged and c ...