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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.
It doesn’t seem possible that he has been with us that long, although in some ways it feels as though he has always
Why we reward our dogs – and why it’s about much more than food.
Consistency doesn't mean doing exactly the same thing every single time. Life doesn't work like that, and neither does good dog training.
Meet Bob, a two-year-old working Golden Retriever, and follow our honest training diary as we build recall, retrieves, heelwork and ...
Training isn't linear. Griff's latest training journey is a reminder that frustrating setbacks are often followed by the breakthroughs we ...
An honest update on Griff's training journey. The wins, the frustrations, and the lightbulb moments that keep us both learning.