Many gundog handlers are told that marking is a dominance issue that needs correcting. But what if your dog is trying to tell you something else? In this blog, I explore the link between marking, displacement behaviours, confidence, and pressure.
How to harness your dog's natural instincts rather than fight against them. If you live with a high-drive pet gundog, you already know they’re something special...
Wherever you’re starting out with a puppy or looking to take a more purposeful approach in 2026, setting clear goals is the key to ensuring that your training is structured, measurable and, most importantly, rewarding.
As gundog handlers, we know that our dogs can often pick up on more than just our formal cues. If you’ve ever opened the fridge or a cheese wrapper and nearly fallen over the dog that has suddenly teleported itself right behind you, you will know what I mean.
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