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The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Dog Treats

As dog owners, we want to ensure our dogs are getting the best- and the cost of the best treats has risen with everything else. So why make homemade dog…

Podcast Episode 119: Amy’s Journey: From Family Shoots to Gundog Training Days

Amy Weeks, a passionate member of the shooting and gundog community,  shares her inspiring journey in this heartfelt interview. From attending her first shoot at the tender age of 4…

“The Thoughtful Dog Trainer” Hits Amazon Bestseller Lists in Under 24 Hours!

I’m absolutely over the moon to share some amazing news with you. “The Thoughtful Dog Trainer” has soared to bestseller status on Amazon In less than 24 hours, hundreds of…

An In-Depth Review of “Absolutely Positively Gundog Training” by Robert Milner

Written By LWDG Mindset Coach Emma Liddell. This month I will be looking at ‘Absolutely Positively Gundog Training’ by Robert Milner, first published in 2015. When reading about the author,…

Book Review – ‘Canine Communication’ by Sally Gutteridge

This month I will be looking at ‘ Canine Communication ’ by Sally Gutteridge first published in 2019. I have to say I had been eyeing up the series written…

Book Review Pointer training guide – Laverna Holloman

This month I will be looking at ‘Pointer Training Guide’ by Laverna Holloman first published in 2015. I bought this book at the same time I took on my first…

Book Review ‘What it’s like to be a dog’ – Gregory Berns

This month I will be looking at ‘What’s it like to be a dog’ by Gregory Berns first published in 2018. I was quite excited to read this book, I had…

Embracing Venison : A Sustainable Solution to UK’s Rising Deer Population

We’re delighted to share some great news,  The Country Food Trust (CFT) has embarked on an innovative initiative that addresses two pressing concerns: the increasing deer population and the growing…

Book Review Total Recall – written by Pippa Mattinson

Written by Society Member Emma Liddell This month I will be looking at ‘Total Recall’ by Pippa Mattinson (2012).  Pippa Mattinson is another big name in the dog training world…

From Tennis to Gundog Training: The Versatility of Skorts for Women’s Outdoor Activities

Skorts have become a popular piece of clothing for women who participate in various outdoor activities such as tennis, golf, and hiking for quite a while, and there’s no reason…

Episode 83: Empowering Women Gundog Trainers with Tara Best’s Magnificent Mindset

In this episode, we sit down with Mindset Coach and Author Tara Best to talk about her new book, ‘Magnificent Mindset: How To Start Your Day The Best Way’. Tara…

Win an Acme Alpha Range Dog Whistle: Enter Our Giveaway Now!

Are you looking for an innovative way to improve communication with your working dog? Look no further than the new Alpha Dog Whistle from ACME. Developed over four years in…

Inside the Ring: A Gundog Handler’s Guide to Crufts with lWDG Group Expert Abbie Reid

Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world and an event that many gundog owners aspire to participate in. However, competing at Crufts as a gundog handler requires dedication,…

Transforming My Mindset Through Placeboard Training: A New Mother’s Journey

As part of our community, you may be familiar with place board training. In this blog post, LWDG Group Expert Emma Stevens, shares how placeboard training has helped her mindset…

Episode 79. Training Gundogs: Taming the Perfection Monster and Embracing Imperfection

In this podcast, we explore the pressure of training gundogs to be perfect and how it affects us as women trainers. We discuss the negative consequences of perfectionism, including frustration,…

Why Mindset Matters When Gundog Training

Having a positive mindset is essential to achieving success in life and our relationships with our dogs. Our thoughts can have powerful effects on how we view ourselves, the world…

How Far Have We Come When It Comes to Understanding Our Dogs

Welcome to a new LWDG series, I know that the world of dog training can be mind-boggling and books for me have always been a big draw to help me…

Podcast Episode 71 : Everyone Has a Role to Play – How to Make Your Day On The Field a Success

If you want to ensure that your game shooting day is a success, it’s important to remember that everyone has a role to play. From the guns and beaters to…

The Power of Connection: Joining an Uplifting Network of Female Gundog Owners

Do you want to unlock your potential as a female gundog owner? Have you ever wished for more support and connection from other like-minded ladies? If so, I’m here to…

The similarities in training search dogs, and gundogs

Dogs are amazing creatures that provide us with companionship, love, and security. They are also incredibly versatile and can be trained to perform a variety of tasks, from gundog to…

Episode 65 – Taking a Breath at 50: A Discussion on Compassion Fatigue

We all know the feeling. It’s when we see another post on social media about another owner with another dog in need of training advice, and our out-of-character reaction is…

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