From our experts: Dog Owner
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Walk, Train, Repeat: Summer Gear for Dog Walkers and Handlers
Longer evenings and warmer ground mean one thing for handlers: training season is back in full swing. Whether you're running repetition drills in the paddock or coveri...
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Hot Walks, Muddy Paths: The Dog Walker's Guide to Summer Gear
Summer walks with your dog rarely go to plan. One minute you're soaking up the sunshine, the next you're squelching through a muddy bridleway after an unexpected showe...
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Long Evening Dog Walks in June: The Gear That Makes Them Worth It Whatever the Weather
June evenings in the UK can go one of two ways. Golden light, dry underfoot, and a warm breeze at your back. Or sideways drizzle, muddy paths, and a dog that still wan...
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The Dog Handler's Summer Kit Edit: Five Pieces Built for Training in Any Conditions
Summer training doesn't slow down just because the sun's out. If anything, it throws more at you: unpredictable downpours, close humid air, and ground that switches fr...
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Spring Essentials for Dog Walkers and Handlers
Spring is one of the best times of year to be out with your dog. The days are getting longer, the ground is softening and the birds are back in the hedgerows. But anyo...
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Spring Gundog Training: Building Steadiness During Distractions
Spring is a testing time for gundog owners. The fields are busier, wildlife is active, and your dog's nose is working overtime. If steadiness slipped over the winter, ...
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Stay Comfortable on Long Dog Walks in Spring Weather (For Professional Dog Walkers)
For professional dog walkers, spring in the UK is less about daffodils and more about dodging showers, battling wind, and adapting to four seasons in a single afternoo...
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Spring Dog Walking Essentials: Stay Dry, Stay Comfortable
Spring is a welcome shift after the colder, darker months. Longer days, lighter evenings, and improving weather all make it the perfect season to get back into regular...
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Keeping Your Gun Dog Sharp During the Off-Season
When the shooting season winds down, it’s tempting to let your gun dog relax a little… but too much downtime can dull their skills. Off-season is the perfect opportuni...
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Best Dog Walking Jackets for Men & Women
How Do You Choose the Best Jacket for Dog Walking?If you're out walking your dog every day, no matter the weather, the right jacket can make all the difference. A grea...
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How to Train a Gundog
Some words of advice from our resident expert Alistair Mackay of Branxholme Gun Dogs on how to train your gundog.So, the newly purchased hound sitting in the back of y...
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Alistair Mackay - Gundog Training Expert
Alistair Mackay is the owner of Branxholme Gundogs in East Lothian, and has over 25 years experience training dogs, winning 4 Field Trials (with different dogs) in Sco...
