Found It, Fetched It - Gundog Training for Family Life

Emma Healy-Wilcock is a pet photographer who specialises in working with gundog breeds. Her work has been featured in magazines and online, and she has a unique approach to capturing the personality of her subjects. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Emma about her work, and how she became interested in photography.

1. Emma Healy's journey from hobbyist to professional pet photographer

2. The importance of capturing a dog's personality in photos

3. How Emma achieves this effect

4. Some of her favourite shots and the stories behind them

5. Advice for aspiring pet photographers

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There's no doubt about it – puppies are adorable! And, as their human parents, we want to do everything possible to make sure they have a great life. However, one of the most important things you can do is create a strong bond with your pup right from the start. This will help ensure they love and respect you for years. In this podcast and blog post, we'll discuss some tips for bonding with your puppy – read on to learn more! There's an odd confusion within the gundog world that we should not train our pups. But in following this old-fashioned concept, many of us miss out on creating a bond that could make the rest of the dog's training incredibly easier.So, how can you cash in on your puppy's love and create a strong bond right from the start? Here are some tips from this week's podcast from LWDG Group Experts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin

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I, Jo Perrott, Founder of The LWDG, had the opportunity to attend a residential dog trainer academy course this past week, and I wanted to share my honest review of the experience. In this podcast, LWDG Group Exerts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin (who have previously attended Rob's courses) interview me to gather my views after completing the course.

The course was five days long and hosted by the renowned Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Roberty Alleyne at a beautiful location in the Suffolk countryside. The course covered a wide range of topics, from learning how to read a dog's body language to understanding canine behaviour and psychology to practical training techniques and feeding.

The trainers were all extremely knowledgeable and really helped us learn everything we need to know about helping owners how to train their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found it to be an invaluable experience. I also appreciated the opportunity to meet and learn from other like-minded dog lovers from all over the world. Listen to the podcast below if you want to learn more about the course and my experiences.

LWDG Founder Jo Perrott chats to new LWDG Features Expert Natasha Filler about the sport of Mantrailing. Mantrailing is a relatively new sport that has taken the world by storm. It is a mixture of tracking and obedience training, and it can be addicting for both dog and handler alike. In this podcast, we will discuss what mantrailing is, the benefits of doing it, and why so many people are addicted to it!

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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.

If you have a gundog that is reluctant to retrieve, don't worry - you're not alone! Training a dog to retrieve can be difficult, but it's definitely worth the effort. In this podcast and blog post, LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer chats with LWDG Founder Jo Perrott as they discuss some tips for training your reluctant retriever.  The podcast and blog cover everything from choosing the suitable training method to keeping your dog motivated. So whether your dog is new to retrieving or has been struggling with the task, these tips will help!

https://www.ladiesworkingdoggroup.com/how-to-train-a-reluctant-gundog-retrieve-training-tips/

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The pheasant season is just around the corner, and with it comes a flurry of activity. In this week's podcast and blog post, we chat with Louisa Clutterbuck from the British Game Assurance to look at some of the critical issues affecting the supply and demand for pheasants this year and how communication is essential throughout the shooting industry.

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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, we will discuss the signs of resource guarding, how to prevent it, and what to do if your dog starts exhibiting these behaviors.

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This week's podcast is the audio from one of our first-ever courses with the renowned Gundog Trainer Sarah Miles and LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer. This podcast is wonderful for any dog owner who is interested in Gundog training methods or just wants to hear from two of the top experts in the field. We hope you enjoy and please let us know if you have any questions!

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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.

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While some people may see the pheasant as nothing more than a game animal, it is important to remember that every creature has a role to play in the food chain. This means that when we play a role in the killing of a pheasant, we have a responsibility to ensure that all parts of the bird are used and consumed. There are many ways to make use of a pheasant. The meat can be eaten by humans or dogs, the feathers can be used for fly fishing, and even the bones can be used to make stock. Nothing should go to waste! Not only is it important to respect the animal by using all of its parts, but it is also important from a practical standpoint. Wasting food is simply not an option, especially when there are so many people and animals that go hungry every day.

In this podcast, we talk to Amy Lowe about how Hoddy’s Premium Dog Food use pheasant carcass in their dog food to ensure more of each bird is used.

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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 creatures of habit. Once they learn a command, they mostly find it easy to repeat the behaviour. But what about when they struggle to understand an exercise or are making incorrect choices?

In this blog post, LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer, and LWDG Founder Jo Perrott discuss how to reset your dog's behaviour and start again if they don't seem to be getting the hang of things. So, whether you're a first-time dog owner or an experienced trainer, listen to this week's podcast episode, or read on for some helpful advice!

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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.