In this engaging conversation, Kenneth Witt interviews Declan Boyle, a renowned gundog trainer from Ireland. Declan shares his journey into the world of gundogs, discussing the structure of national gundog teams, the importance of obedience in training, and the various competitions held across Europe. He also delves into the practices of hunting with retrievers, the regulations surrounding firearms in the UK, and his experiences as a judge in gundog competitions. Declan concludes by reflecting on his breeding career and the current state of his kennel. In this conversation, Kenneth Witt and Declan Boyle discuss various aspects of dog training and field trials, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right dog, the challenges of breeding, and the nuances of training and handling dogs for competitions. They share personal experiences, insights on what traits to look for in a field trial dog, and the significance of community engagement through charity events. The conversation also touches on the experiences of interacting with royalty in the gundog world and the cultural differences in dog trials between the UK and the US.

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