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

In this episode of "Found It, Fetched It," we explore whether to use a whistle or your voice when training your gundog. Joined by LWDG expert Claire Denyer, LWDG Founder Jo Perrott delves into each method's pros and cons, sharing practical tips and real-world scenarios to help you make the best choice for your training needs. From building strong bonds and engagement with your dog to balancing tools and techniques, this episode offers valuable insights for both novice and experienced trainers. Tune in to discover how to enhance your communication and relationship with your gundog.

Listen in as LWDG group expert Claire Denyer interviews Rob Alleyne asking member questions on the following topics:

How Rob became a dog trainer.

Robs tv career training dogs.

Dominance v Fear-based behaviours.

Pup resentment in multi-dog homes

Resource guarding

Socialising Dogs

Aggression

Fixing Recall

Barking

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More About Rob

Robert is a signatory to the Registration Council for Dog Training and Behaviour Practitioners (RCDTBP), and he has lectured on canine behaviour on many occasions for different groups and organisations, both nationally and internationally.

He is a Member of the Kennel Club and is a patron of the charity K9 Crusaders. He is a keen campaigner trying to make a difference for dogs in relation to their care and welfare, and is firmly against breed-specific legislation, and has attended several of the London protests against it.

He has talked on many radio programmes on the subject of dogs. He's also appeared on numerous television programmes talking about dogs and other animals. He was the behavioural trainer on the hugely successful BBC3 show Dog Borstal for all four series. He has also appeared on the BBC News, This Morning, Good Morning Britain and London Tonight, covering a variety of dog-related subjects. He has written articles for most of the major national dog-related magazines, such as Our dogs, Dogs Today, and Your Dog.

Robert has acted as an expert witness in court cases, both as a canine behavioural/trainer and as an animal welfare officer for the London Borough of Lewisham.

After acquiring a puppy from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 1981, he began attending dog training classes with him and soon started working at competitive level obedience with both him and his next dog. He has run his own dog training classes since 1986. By 1994 he had won his way up to and including class ‘B’ before work commitments forced him to retire from competing. He has judged at limit, open, and championship level obedience competitions since 1986. He has been training people on instructing dog training classes since 1995.

Having spent some years studying the subject, Robert started working as a canine behavioural trainer in 1992, with the majority of his clients coming to him via veterinary referral, or from recommendations from previous clients. He has had a book published on the subject of dog behaviour and training, The Trouble-Free Dog, which was published in 2000, and had very positive reviews in The Times, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail and Dog Training Weekly and ha

In this week's episode, join Jo as she sits down with LWDG Group Expert Jemma Martin for an engaging conversation about the thrilling world of working tests. Jemma, with her wealth of experience and passion, shares insightful stories and valuable tips from her journey competing with her working cocker spaniels. Tune in to gain a better understanding of the sport, learn how to prepare for competitions, and hear firsthand what it takes to succeed in working tests with cocker spaniels.

Ever wondered why your gundog gets those sudden bursts of energy, often late at night – yep, we're talking about those infamous 'zoomies' – Our latest podcast episode delves into the fascinating world of sleep patterns and zoomies in gundogs.

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 watch the video and supporting exercise information on the LWDG Blog
Michelle Oseman's Background:
After a highly successful corporate career, Michelle has been a companion and gundog training professional for over ten years and has recently relocated to just outside Bude in North Cornwall.
She is an experienced Gundog handler, having gained Field Trial and Working test awards with her own Springer Spaniels and Working Cocker Spaniels. She has always worked her dogs in the shooting field, running up to 8 dogs a day. Michelle also writes regular articles for the Gundog Journal and Field Sports Magazines.
Michelle’s passion for training, competing and working dogs led her to her training career. She is a positive, rewards-based, behavioural trainer who focuses her efforts on ensuring the handlers learn before the dog. Her friendly and methodical approach has been proven across many breeds and clients as shown in the testimonials she has received.
https://www.mapowders.co.uk/

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