Found It, Fetched It - Your Fortnightly Dose of Gundog Wisdom from the LWDG

Why do some novice trainers have sleepless nights? One reason may be because they are stop whistle training. Training can be tricky, but it can be mastered with some patience and practice. LWDG Featured Expert, and Dog Trainer Michelle Oseman outlines the seven stages of training your dog to happily stop on a whistle command in this podcast! If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot of you l...

If you want your relationship with your dog to be successful, you have to be consistent. It can be tough to stay consistent when you're tired or when something comes up that interrupts your training routine, but it's essential if you want your dog to learn what you're trying to teach. In this podcast episode, Certified Canfield Success Coach (and LWDG Founder) Jo Perrott discusses the importance o...

Dogs have been used for hunting purposes for centuries, and the tradition of gundog training has been around just as long. However, this doesn't mean that only professional hunters can train their dogs to succeed in the field. In fact, any pet dog can participate in gundog training and enjoy it! This activity is a great way to encourage obedience and build a stronger bond between you and your four...

If you have more than one dog in your household, you may be familiar with the term "littermate syndrome." Littermate Syndrome can cause behavioural problems in dogs of a similar age who are raised together.  In this podcast, LWDG Founder Jo Perrott discusses with LWDG Experts Emma Stevens and Abbie Reid what littermate syndrome is and how to deal with it if it arises. If this episode inspired...

Most people wouldn't think that training a cat would help them better train their gundogs, but that is exactly what happened to Jessica Haines. Training her pet cat gundog commands and tricks taught her how to be more patient and consistent with her dogs, and as a result, her gundog training improved dramatically. In this week's PODDOG episode, Jessica shares her story with LWDG Founder Jo Perrott...

It's been a long season working hard, and your dog deserves a break. But how do you tell them that the shooting season is over now? This podcast episode hosted by LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott is all about transitioning your dog from a busy work schedule to a more relaxed lifestyle during the training season.  Emma Stevens and Abbie Reid, Experts from the LWDG Group, shared their tips for makin...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Trainer & LWDG Group Expert Claire Denyer as they discuss how having dogs can be life-changing. They discuss: How dogs became so important to my life for health benefits Lifestyle changes brought about by dogs How a hobby became a life-changing passion Learning more about dogs to help transform their lives (and their owner's lives) Life-Changing Career chan...

In this week's podcast, Vet and LWDG Featured Expert Sophie Bell breaks down the basics of canine vaccinations.  There are viruses that are common in dogs and can cause serious illness.  Vaccines help protect your dog from these viruses, and it is important to educate yourself about dog vaccinations and the choices you can make. In this episode, we discuss :  1. What viruses are com...

You may have heard of the grouse count, but have you ever wondered what it is? The grouse count is an annual event carried out by moorland keepers in the UK. It helps to determine whether grouse shooting will take place on an estate during a particular year or not. LWDG Featured Expert Lucy Hall explains to LWDG Founder Jo Perrott how the grouse count is done and how important these times of year...

Welcome to this week's episode of LWDG PODDOG. This week we will be speaking about the fact that every gun dog is unique and how you can learn to work with a dog in front of you. In this podcast, LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott is joined by  Experienced Trainers and LWDG Group Experts – Claire Denyer, Sam Thorneycroft-Taylor,  Emma Stephens, Jemma Martin and LWDG Featured Experts Abbie Reid,...

Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott with Experienced Trainers and LWDG Experts – Claire Denyer, Sam Thorneycroft-Taylor, Rose Setten, Emma Stephens, Abie Reid, Nicci Kenny and Jemma Martin as they discuss how we can give our working dog ‘choices’ when training. As a dog owner and handler, I'm sure you have seen a lot of bad choices made by trainers, owners and dogs when it comes to obedience and behaviou...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Sorrel Miller, Owner of On The Peg Ltd as they discuss the best way to care for your country clothing.  This podcast covers what you should do to take care of: Clothing: general rules wool cottons membrane silk Footwear: technical, leather, rubber On The Peg Social Media and Website Links: www.onthepegclothing.co.uk Insta: @onthepeg FB: @onthepegclothing L...

Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott for this podcast with Trainer and LWDG Featured Expert Michelle Oseman as they discuss training retrieves using a food bowl. This episode was initially filmed as part of an interview Jo was writing for the Gundog Journal. As Jo and Michelle chatted about training dogs in general, Michelle shared this content and we thought it was too good not to share with you. You can...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Megan O'Connell as they discuss the huge challenges being faced as more and more working dogs end up in rescue centres across the UK.  Megan is the owner of Roma and Friends , who offer reward-based training & behaviour work in Cheshire, North Wales and The Wirral. She is also a volunteer behaviourist for Spaniel Aid and wo...

Join Founder Joanne Perrott as she chats about how she became obsessed with training spaniels, and how the Ladies Working Dog Group was created ... by a man!  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover how to plan a month of effective 10-minute...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott for this two-part podcast episode along with renowned dog trainer Robert Alleyne, Group Experts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin, and a selection of Canine Instructor Academy Trainers as we discuss at length the challenges faced by those choosing to train their dogs with Positive-Only methods.  This 80-minute podcast, split over two weeks,  looks at trainin...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott for this two-part podcast episode along with renowned dog trainer Robert Alleyne, Group Experts Claire Denyer and Jemma Martin, and a selection of Canine Instructor Academy Trainers as we discuss at length the challenges faced by those choosing to train their dogs with Positive-Only methods.  This 80-minute podcast, split over two weeks,  looks at trainin...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott for this short episode where she discusses her top tios for dog training in 2022! Thanks for being here. 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. 💬 Got something to say? A question, a story, a dog that's just done something unhinged? Come and find us on socials or over at the...

Join our amazing Featured Experts Emma Stevens, Claire Denyer, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor as they deliver a live session to 100 participants on the topic of Correction.  This webinar took place on the 1st of June 2021 and is jam-packed with information on anything and everything to do with correction. It provides the information you need to further understand what correction is when to...

Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott and Featured Expert Louise Ktoris as they discuss at length the negative side of gundog training and frustration. Louise is a renowned breeder and female handler,  also known online as @tailsofaladygun https://www.instagram.com/tailsofaladygun/ If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram...

Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott and LWDG Group Experts Jemma Martin, Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, and Claire Denyer as they discuss what we need to understand in order to prevent, recognise and rebuild faith in Gun Nervous Dogs. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would y...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and guest Tara Best Founder of Tara Punter Coaching for a lively discussion on how to get your mindset to the level needed to successfully train a dog. This episode is all about helping you develop a winning mindset so that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Here you'll find tons of engaging and insightful information on self-development and mindset. Wh...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott as she chats with Dog Trainer Michelle Oseman of Mapowders Training . Covered in this episode are: How the modern breed lines differ from older lines How what people want from dogs and trainers has changed over the past 20 years How society's expectation of dog ownership has changed How training methods have changed and developed in line with breed changes/society...

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott and LWDG Group Experts Claire Denyer, Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor, and Jemma Martin as we discuss the pressure that handlers feel to get their dog fully trained fast.  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs How would you like to discover...

Join LWDG Founder Jo Perrott with Experts Claire Denyer, Abbie Reid, Samantha Thorneycroft-Tayler, Jemma Martin and Emma Stevens as we discuss the steps we can take with dogs when entering a new environment.  We talk specifically about the steps you can take around an estate, game, and other new environments your dog may visit.  If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot...