The right raw material
When it comes to training a gundog it is generally expected that success will be achieved by applying a set pattern of instruction and for the dog to respond accordingly. While you may have all the theoretical training information to hand and be determined to put it into practice, many training problems encountered by individual owners are the result of failings on their part rather than their dog’s.
It’s very easy to blame the dog when things don’t go according to plan. We all know that some people, even first-timers, are simply better trainers than others. But why is that?
A natural affinity with animals and an ability to
