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 …
Just like us humans, dogs too suffer with food allergies and intolerances. One of our lovely members, Charlene Tildsley from The Countryman’s Choice has kindly provided us with this blog all about how to identify the differences between an allergy or intolerance, and what we can do to help our dog with their nutritional requirements.Introduction …
I love dogs, but I’m not a dog trainer. In fact, I have no formal training in any area of animal care or behaviour. As the Founder of The Ladies Working Dog Group, I spend a large percentage of time talking to both dog owners, and dog trainers. It’s a great job and it’s helped …
Happy Hotdogs recently sent 6 ladies from The Ladies Working Dog Group their Light Pinewood Training Vest for us to put them through their paces and see if they are worth the money and genuinely good for training. After being tested in the field, it turns out we think they’re pretty awesome.Review Written By Jemma …
You may be wondering why we have a blog on them, I mean, they’re just a handbag dog aren’t they? Actually, these little wonders are amazing working dogs. Dawn Seago, from K9 Lifestyles, did a Zoom call with us about her experience with The Dachsund- and has very kindly written this blog for us.The History …
One of our amazing Featured Experts, Leanne Smith, has put together this blog to help you understand more about your dog and how to help both you and your dog communicate more effectively. IntroductionHow do I know when my dog ‘knows’ something? This is the $1,000,000 question.The answer to this question then dictates how we respond …
It’s July’s edition of our Vulnerable Breeds series! This month, we are looking at the Irish Water Spaniel.The Kennel Club’s Native Vulnerable Breed list has many native breeds that are under threat, so the LWDG have asked breed clubs to tell us about their breed to help promote them. We asked the Irish Water Spaniel Association to …