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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.
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 ...
For dogs like Griff at 19 months, it’s important to remember: this isn’t about reviewing past learning or expecting future potential.
This week, we’re diving into three of my favourite positive-reinforcement methods for developing beautiful deliveries
Rushing a gundog into work too soon risks confidence and control. Build calmness, understanding, and foundations for a long, successful ...
Teach your gundog calm, confident water manners. Learn how to stay safe, steady, and connected when working near ponds, rivers, and lakes.