gundog training and accessories help?!

georgieblue

I am looking into starting some gundog training with my boy, his basic training is pretty good but i now need some help.
Does anyone have any ideas on some good books to use and also any good sites to get dummies and whistles from and also the pitch of the whistle to use? i have been told 211 or 211.5 is this right?
Just need any help or advice anyone has really!

Sleeping_Lion · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

You're best off posting this question in the field trials bit I reckon. Hopefully then some of the experienced gun dog type people can advise, if you put what you are aiming to do and where you are based etc.

_Sam_ · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject:

Good books - A simple approach to Gundog training by our own John W - brilliant! Very Happy

try googling turner richards for dummies etc.

sure someone else will be along soon with other recommendations

lynb · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:

www.molevalleyfarmers.com/

shadybug · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject:

www.lainsshootingschool.co.uk is where I get all my dummies whistles etc I use 211.5 pitch whistle always have . When I started gun dog training I watched videos on basic gun dog training and took it from there and then found a great trainer who helped me with the rest and then the next two dogs as well.

rach_willibob · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:42 am Post subject:

I would recommend the following:

For training, I would either take a look at The Gundog Club which run courses across the country throughout the year

www.thegundogclub.co.uk

I would also take a look at the following thread which lists all the clubs gundog clubs around the country and contact your local one to find out what else is going on locally, however, bear in mind that as the season is nearing that a lot of clubs do not run training through the winter months...

http://www.labradorforums.co.uk/ftopict-24225.html

Fo r equipment, you could look at the following, but there are loads of places that you can buy things from:

http://www.euroguns.co.uk

http://www.questgundogs.co.uk

http://www.sportingsaint.co.uk

http://www.turnerrichards.co.uk/

HTH Very Happy

barney2007 · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:27 am Post subject:

also look at Quest for equipment [img]http://www.questgundogs.co.uk/[/img]

I use a 211.5 whistle and an assortment of dummies, from the canvas 1lb ones, to a rabbit fur one (good for intorducing dogs to fur and feather and for those who are getting bored of the canvas dummies), and also some plastic ones that float in water - defo get one of those for water work.

Yep JohnW's book is a great one to read when starting out, and also agree with rach about the Gundogclub. I did grades 1&2 last year and they gave me a good grounding.

GOOD LUCK and ENJOY Very Happy

Sarahn · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:49 pm Post subject:

Where abouts do you live? as I started gundog training ten weeks ago and I live in kent and go to east sussex o do gundog training which does group lessons and one to one lessons
If you are interested i can give you the number

Julia1 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject:

Sarahn, do you mind if i have the details of the East Sussex club please?

Thanks