Trainer's Tips

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Apr 24 2025

What to Expect at the Anglian Dog Works 4th Birthday Agility Show

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...

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Apr 24 2025

What to Expect at the Anglian Dog Works 4th Birthday Agility Show

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...

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Apr 15 2025

Road Tripping the UK With My Dog – Comfort, Convenience & a Bit of Mud

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...

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Feb 11 2025

Grade 1 Gundog Test: Training & Criteria Guide

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...

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Feb 11 2025

Teach Your Dog Left & Right Turns for Agility

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”...

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Feb 10 2025

How to Train Tight Turns in Agility (Beginner Guide)

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...

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Jan 25 2025

Five-Dummy Memory Retrieve Drill for Gundog Training

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...

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Jan 25 2025

Walk Less, Train More: Quality Dog Training Advice

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...

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Jan 25 2025

Stop Your Dog Running Away With Things They Shouldn’t

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....