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Why Dogs Hang On To Dummies: 10 Reasons They Won’t Let Go
If you’ve ever wondered why dogs hang on to dummies, you’re in good company. Many gundog owners watch their dogs trot back proudly, dummy in mouth, only for them to pause just out of reach or clamp down as if the retrieve isn’t quite over yet. It can feel mildly...
Think Ball Throwing Tires your Dog Out? Think Again
Why Ball Throwing Is Bad for Dogs Many owners do not realise why ball throwing is bad for dogs. It looks like a great way to burn off energy, but it often leaves dogs physically strained and mentally wired. The more they chase, the harder it becomes for them to switch...
Using Food in Dog Training: From Luring to Rewarding
If I had a penny for every time someone said, “He’s only doing it because you’ve got food,” I would have a field full of Labrador-shaped gold statues by now. Many owners ask me how to use food in dog training without creating a dog that only listens when treats are...
Heelwork Training for Dogs: Why It Falls Apart on Walks
Ever wondered why your dog’s heelwork is great at home but disappears on a walk? Heelwork training for dogs is not just about obedience. It is about building focus that can survive real world distractions. In class your dog looks like a star pupil, walking calmly by...
Teenage Dogs: Why They Forget Training and How to Help
Why Teenage Dogs Forget Training If your puppy suddenly ignores you, you’re not alone. Many owners notice that teenage dogs usually between (6–18 months) seem to lose the skills they mastered as puppies. This isn’t bad behaviour it’s part of adolescence, when your...
It’s Stage, Not Age: Train at your dogs own pace
dog training at their own stage not age
Puppy Mouthing Behaviour: How Do I Stop My Puppy Biting?
Puppy mouthing behaviour can be frustrating—but it’s also a totally natural part of puppyhood. If you’ve found yourself Googling how do I stop my puppy biting?, you’re not alone. This guide will help you understand what’s going on and how to support your puppy with...
Puppy Pulling on Lead: How to Fix It Before You Reach the Field
Struggling with puppy pulling on lead? You’re not alone. Many owners find their puppy walks beautifully during class—but the minute they step outside the training field, the lead goes tight and the pulling begins. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve just spent an...
Helping a Distracted Gundog Tune In – Ladybird’s Story
If you’re trying to train a distracted gundog, and wondering if it will ever feel less chaotic—please know this: it absolutely can. There’s a moment in training when things just click. Not in a fireworks-and-glory kind of way, but in a quiet, grounding, deeply...
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