Dogs are often protective of their belongings and loved ones. While this can be a cute trait, it can also lead to dangerous situations if left unchecked. Resource guarding is when a dog becomes possessive of objects or people and will act aggressively to protect them. In this podcast and blog written by LWDG Group …
Guest post by LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft Taylor I don’t often write about my dogs on social media, but I wanted to share a little story about Marshall my German Shepherd x Malinois, a mix of two high drive breeds. I’m hoping this post will include several ‘messages’ within it for those working with …
The Rent Is Due On Your Dogs Success If you want your relationship with your dog to be successful, you have to be consistent. It can be tough to stay consistent when you’re tired or when something comes up that interrupts your training routine, but it’s essential if you want your dog to learn what …
All dog owners want their pets to be happy and enjoy life. For many people, this means taking part in gundog training. But what if your pet dog isn’t a Gundog breed? Can they still take part and enjoy the experience? The answer is definitely yes! In this podcast and supporting blog post, we will …
The dog’s workdays are over for this season! Now what?It’s been a long season working hard, and your furry friend deserves a break. But how do you tell them that the shooting season is over now? We asked our experts, Emma Stevens of Cunningshot Dog Training and Abbie Reid of Riverlily Dogs , to give us …
Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott with Trainer and Featured Expert Michelle Oseman as they discuss training a dog to retrieve using with 6 simple steps, using the food bowl game. This episode was initially filmed as part of an interview Jo was writing for the Gundog Journal with Trainer Michelle Oseman of Mapowders Dog Training …
Guest Blog Post by LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft- Taylor When we purchase, or rescue, a working gundog breed we have an obligation to train them to be the best that they can be at whatever their role is going to be, and the best way to do that is to make training fun. Whether it’s …
Training your gundog can be a great experience, but it is important to know what you are getting into. Here are five things you need to know before gundog training. As you are probably aware, gundogs can be extremely obedient and terrific addition to the family. However, your gundog will need to be trained, and …
During the winter months in the UK, many people celebrate by going to fireworks displays. Fireworks are a fun and exciting way to spend time with friends and family, but they can also be a source of fear or anxiety for our pets. In this blog post, and accompanying podcast episode, we will discuss how …