Found It, Fetched It - Gundog Training for Family Life

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 search dogs. While the process of training a successful gundog or search dog is not easy, it is definitely worth the effort. In this podcast and blog post, we will explore with Guest Expert Georgie Armstrong of K9 BrainTraining some of the similarities and differences between these two types of uses for dogs. We will also discuss the importance of having a structured training program in place if you want your pup to excel at either task. In this week's podcast, Georgie shares some anecdotes about her own experiences training gundogs and search dogs. We hope you enjoy listening and reading!

We'd also like to send our huge congratulations to Georgie on the birth of her daughter since we recorded this podcast!

Shownotes : https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/episode-68/

Further Listening: Protecting Our Protectors - The Work of The NFRSA with Retired Service Animals

Podcast Mention: Sporting Saint Tennis Ball Wrap

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Living with a Gundog can be a lot of fun, but it's important to remember that your day-to-day life affects your dog's training. In this week's podcast with LWDG Experts Claire and John Denyer, we discuss how living with a gundog can affect its training, and offer some tips on how to make sure your dog stays well-trained.

1.  Living with a Gundog

2. Training the Gundog puppy who lives indoors

3. Training the Gundog who lives indoors

4. Tips for living with a gundog and keeping them well-trained

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As a country, we rely on service animals to help us in many different ways. They are an integral part of our lives, and we owe them a great debt for their years of service. That's why we are so grateful for organisations like the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals that provide retired service animals with the care they need and deserve! Today we are speaking with The Rt. Hon. Countess Bathurst, Chair of the NRFSA and LWDG Society Member, Management Committee Member, and Show and Events Coordinator,  Tracey Wysocka,

about retired service animals and why they deserve the best medical treatment.

The National Fund for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) is a fantastic organisation that addresses the financial costs and care of retired service animals across the country. Their main aims are to assist those caring for retired animals by subsidising vet bills and other related expenses, while also promoting the extraordinary work service animals do.

Accompanying Shownotes : https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/episode-66-retired-service-animals/

https://www.nfrsa.org.uk/

https://www.nfrsa.org.uk/our-colleagues/

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📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.

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 to scroll right past it, too exhausted to even start trying to help. We've all been there, especially lately. With the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, we are now constantly inundated with images and stories of people from all walks of life needing our help with something. And while most of us want to help, many of us are struggling with compassion fatigue. In this week's podcast and blog post, LWDG Society Member and Canine Psychologist Tracey Wysoska discusses her own experience with compassion fatigue and offers some tips on how to deal with it.

Shownotes: https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/episode-65-taking-a-breath-at-50-a-discussion-on-compassion-fatigue/

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We all want to have great relationships with our dogs. They are furry family members that bring us joy, comfort, and companionship. In order to have the best possible relationship with our dogs, it is important to understand their needs and how they communicate with us. This week's podcast and blog with LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor explains more about your dog’s Body Language.

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📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.

There's something about the word 'husky' that just conjures up images of winter wonderlands, dogsledding and all things Arctic. This week on LWDG PODDOG, we chat with Clair Rees from Wild Spirit Dog Sledding and Bushcraft about her huskies and what it's like living and working with them in Sweden's stunning wilderness.

Wild Spirit Dog Sledding and Bushcraft offers exciting Sled Dog Tours and Stoneage Bushcraft Workshops in Northern Sweden. Based 30 minutes from Åre, their tours and workshops are offered against the stunning wilderness backdrop of Ottsjö, giving you an authentic taste of Sweden’s Arctic Wilderness. Owners Clair and Richard have 63 huskies who they work and live alongside.

https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/get-ready-to-mush-an-interview-with-the-owner-of-wild-spirit-dog-sledding-in-sweden/

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The shooting season is in full swing, and if you're a gundog owner, you'll want to make sure your dog is ready for it. There are many different ways to train a gundog, and your dog's performance will depend on how well he was trained. If you're unsure whether or not your dog is ready for the shooting season, check out this podcast with LWDG Founder Jo Perrott and LWDG Group Expert Emma Stevens for tips on preparing them!

https://ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/62-is-your-gundog-ready-for-the-shooting-season/

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Did you know that dog theft is on the rise in the United Kingdom? In fact, according to a recent study, the number of dog thefts has increased by nearly 30% in 2020 compared to the burglary crime rate! This is alarming news, especially since so many dogs are stolen for illegal purposes such as fighting or breeding. Thankfully, a new solution is helping to crack down on these crimes: DNA forensic services. In this week's podcast with David Hartshorne, Managing Director of DNA Protected, part of Cellmark Forensic Services, we discuss how forensics is used to decrease dog theft and keep our four-legged friends safe using Dog DNA Profiling. 

https://www.dnaprotected.co.uk/

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If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.

📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.

When it comes to dog training, expectations are key. You need to set the right expectations with your pup from the very beginning so that they know what is expected of them. If you don't, you may struggle to train them later. This week's podcast and blog post will discuss the dos and dont's of setting expectations when training your dog. We'll also provide some helpful tips for doing so effectively!

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If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.

📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.

Dogs are considered members of the family in many households. As such, we are responsible for taking care of them and ensuring their well-being. But what happens when our interactions with dogs cross the line from caretaking to something more? In this week's podcast and blog post, LWDG Founder Jo Perrott, LWDG Group Expert Clair Denyer and LWDG Featured Expert Rob Alleyne explore the ethics of training, grooming, and other interactions with dogs. Stay tuned for some thought-provoking insights!

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If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.

📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.