Trainer's Tips

Preparing for the Anglian Dog Works 4th Birthday Agility Show While this guide focuses on the Anglian Dog Works 4th Birthday Agility Show but it follows...

I spend a lot of time on the road with my dog. Whether it's a day's training or travelling further afield for courses, events or just...

Beginner’s Guide to the Grade 1 Gundog Test (Hunter Retriever)  What is the Grade 1 Gundog Test? The Grade 1 Gundog Test is a structured assessment...

Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Left and Right Turns in Dog Training Why Teach Left and Right Turns? Teaching your dog directional cues like “Left” and “Right”...

How to Train Tight Turns in Agility What Are Tight Turns in Agility? A tight turn (or wing wrap) is when your dog jumps, lands tight...

Five-Dummy Memory Retrieve Drill Training a gundog to be accurate at marking and lining builds confidence, and trust during retrieves. This Five-Dummy Memory Retrieve Drill is...

Quality Over Quantity: Walk Less, Train More Here’s your permission to walk less and train more. Many dog owners feel like the only way to meet...

How to Train a Spaniel to Retrieve and Stop Running Away Maggie, a lively Cocker Spaniel, recently got her and her owner in quite a pickle....

The Role of Training Boards in Canine Obedience: What They Are and How They Work Training a dog can be challenging, especially when trying to clearly...