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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

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

Early experiences with a puppy’s mum and littermates provide a solid foundation for future behaviour, resilience, and adaptability.

Sue Watkins

Adolescence can be the most challenging stage in a dog’s life, falling between sexual maturity and social maturity.

Sue Watkins

Adolescence is a challenging yet crucial period for training your dog.

Sue Watkins

Training adolescent gundog breeds can be challenging, but with patience and consistency, you can guide them through this phase.