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Darren from Kirkbourne Spaniels, a two-time UK Gun Dog Trainer of the Year winner, shares his journey from farming background to professional dog trainer, revealing practical techniques and philosophy for effective dog handling and training.
• Building a career from a lifelong passion for working dogs and field sports
• Matching dog breeds to specific purposes and activities
• Understanding "imprinting" - how handlers transfer their energy to their dogs
• Common training mistakes like overusing verbal commands
• The impact of COVID on dog breeding and training
• Essential training techniques for recall and retrieving
• The importance of well-timed, measured discipline
• Supporting new generations in field sports and dog work
• Preserving field sports traditions through community support
If you want to learn more about Darren's training methods or join his gundog club, visit his website or find him on social media.
https://www.kirkbournespaniels.co.uk/
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 Thinking about doing the PDS1 or PDS2 use the link below.
https://www.shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk/link/6f1QuV  
Using this link above you will get a Free PDS1 Shooting assessment with myself in scotland   
Support the show
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https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoor_gibbon/
By The Outdoor GibbonDarren from Kirkbourne Spaniels, a two-time UK Gun Dog Trainer of the Year winner, shares his journey from farming background to professional dog trainer, revealing practical techniques and philosophy for effective dog handling and training.
• Building a career from a lifelong passion for working dogs and field sports
• Matching dog breeds to specific purposes and activities
• Understanding "imprinting" - how handlers transfer their energy to their dogs
• Common training mistakes like overusing verbal commands
• The impact of COVID on dog breeding and training
• Essential training techniques for recall and retrieving
• The importance of well-timed, measured discipline
• Supporting new generations in field sports and dog work
• Preserving field sports traditions through community support
If you want to learn more about Darren's training methods or join his gundog club, visit his website or find him on social media.
https://www.kirkbournespaniels.co.uk/
 _____________________________________________________________________________________
 Thinking about doing the PDS1 or PDS2 use the link below.
https://www.shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk/link/6f1QuV  
Using this link above you will get a Free PDS1 Shooting assessment with myself in scotland   
Support the show
Instagram 
https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoor_gibbon/

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