Percy testing out the new RRT “Plonker” dummy….it plonks just as good on water as it does on land…only available from Fullpip Ltd. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
#practicalgundogtraining this is another exercise using a blind scent line but this time at an angle and with a back wind. This dog has some nose on it! Over ran on the return but we can put that down to youthful enthusiasm! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
#practicalgundogtraining Three 12 week old Percy pups beginning their gundog journey. Looking forward to seeing how these little ones turn out… #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
#practicalgundogtraining I see so many posts of handlers sending their retrievers hundreds of yards out for retrieves…but you never see one being trained to take a line. Practical Gundog Training is all about teaching dogs and handlers the skills they will need in the shooting field. This a blind scent line that runs down the side of the hedge and then at right angles across the field, this was only the second time this young dog had experienced this exercise. Well Chuffed! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
All “locked and loaded” ready for tomorrow’s Simulated Picking Up day on home ground with the Pettycord Gundogs gang. Once again the RRT Versa and Sidekick Launchers along with the DogMark system bought from Howard Rudkin at Fullpip Ltd will be front and centre of the day’s activities. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Well that’s a wrap on the first Tarncrag and Pettycord Gundog simulated picking up day. We stayed mostly dry and the RRT Versa Launchers along with the DogMark system from Fullpip work perfectly. Dogs and handlers were given instruction and advice on picking up on a game shoot and then put through their paces testing both marking and retrieving skills. Video coming soon! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
TRUTHFUL POST…no matter how much time and training you put into your dog there will be times when you think it has all been a waste of time. Today young Twig showed me a side of her I hoped was there but hoped I could control…nope it all went terribly wrong and my dog went feral! Am I disheartend …NO ! I have training planning for the next few days …bloody turkey ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Five hour journey but it was well worth it! All sorted for the simulated picking up day with Fran Ardley of Tarncrag Gundogs …we have some very special ground to test the dogs…”Practical Gundog Training”’at its best! Thanks to Howard Rudkin for supplying the best launchers on the market …RRT Versa Launcher. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
🎉Two months today until the Charity working test 🎉 We are very lucky to have the following business' attending with their stands for you to peruse before, during and after you have run your dogs. 📸 PHOTOGRAPHY - @nigel_wallace_photography will not only be taking photos of your dogs in action, but will have a small stand displaying his art work. 🐶 GUNDOG TRAINING EQUIPMENT - @fullpip will have a stand with a selection of Gundog training equipment they offer which will be available to purchase. ⛑CANINE FIRST AID EQUIPMENT - Some of you know Jan from @thepawworks from her Canine First Aid Workshops and the fantastic selection of first aid equipment she has available in her pop up shop. This will all be available to purchase on the day whether you're looking to re stock your first aid kit, or start a fresh. 🫶 CANINE MASSAGE THERAPY - Louise & Lesley from @homecountiescaninemasage & @suffolkk9bodyworks will be kindly offering free muscular health checks on your dogs after they have run while the scores are being tallied and we wait for the prize giving. Keep a look out for more exciting information about the event being shared soon 👀😃🐾 #charitygundogworkingtest #canineintuitionuk #nigelwallacephotography #thepawworks #homecountiesclinicalcaninemassagetherapy #suffokk9bodyworks #gundogtrainingcambs #gundogtrainingsuffolk #gundogtrainingburystedmunds #gundogtrainingnewmarket #dogtrainingsuffolk #dogtrainingcambs #dogtrainingburystedmunds #dogtrainingnewmarket #suffolkpetcrematorium #fullpipltd #fullpipgundogtrainingequipment
✅ There has been a fantastic response to the Charity Working Test and entries are now FULL!! ✅ Not only that, the offer of help has been unbelievable and I now have enough helpers. If you would like to be added to the reserve list to compete, please email [email protected] Equally, if you would love to help, but missed the boat, please do feel free to email me. 📝JUDGES: Huge thanks go to the four fantastic judges who are giving up their time on the day. It will be a great opportunity to compete under such experienced and knowledgeable people: Roy Jarman Jo Rollinson Aaron Wright Mick Elsey 🏆AWARDS: 🏅Howard from @fullpip has offered some brilliant prizes with 1st place in each class receiving an RRT Hand launcher. Other awards will include dummies, Chapel Farm dog food & other goodies! 🏅There will be a award for 'Judges Choice' in the form of a trophy kindly sponsored by @riverlilyworkingdogs , 🏅and finally @ashtreeveterinarycentre will kindly be supplying the rosettes. 👀Further details to come regarding stalls and other business' involved in the day All entrants will be contacted shortly to touch base, with further details being sent nearer the time - please note, payment is in cash on the day, so please refrain from paying online. I am so looking forward to running this event in the beautiful grounds of Lower Farm by kind permission of Bill Phizacklea ( @suffolkpetcrem ) in aid of @medicaldetectiondogs & the @nspcc_official #NSPCC #Medicaldetectiondogs #gundogworkingtest #fullpipltd #riverlilyworkingdogs #ashtreeveterinarycentre #charitygundogworkingtest #charityworkingtest #canineintuitionuk #suffolkpetcrematorium #judges #gundogcompetition
Looking forward to getting young Twig on some rabbity ground in a few weeks time… #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Well that’s the first draft of the “Practical Gundog Training” book finished. Going to go back over it and add in some more info and exercises and then it’s time to crack on with the photography. My itch is being itched! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Even Percy’s fed up with the weather ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
We can learn a lot from our dogs…Ted has been teaching me that as you get older you should work smarter not harder! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
More “Practical Gundog Training” with young Twig. Steadiness to a rolled fur ball, a send and stop and then a higher value distraction retrieve thrown out towards her. A “leave it” command and then a “back” She then has to make the retrieve and ignore the distraction on the way back. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
If you have got eye contact …you have got the dog ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
With Crufts just around the corner and having a full week writing the forthcoming Practical Gundog Training book I was reminded of my book signing at Crufts of How to Photograph Dogs. What I didn’t want to be reminded of was that is was exactly 20 years ago 😬! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Another delivery of Percy Pups arrived safe and sound yesterday morning … #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Another wonderful day making memories with the dogs. Percy worked his socks off today and pulled off a quite special retrieve…video coming soon ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Back training with Twig…and we did nothing 🤔 If you know…you know! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I must get an eye test sorted…I am seeing double 🤓 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Someone asked me yesterday what we are hoping to achieve by writing the Practical Gundog book. Well I think we are hoping that the book will help anyone that aspires to work their gundog in the shooting field and to offer some practical training methods (without gimmicks)that have been proven through many years of experience through training and working gundogs whether it is competing, picking up, beating or shooting over them. We are really grateful for the continued support from Fullpip Ltd and #RetrievRTrainer for supplying what are we consider are the best gundog training dummies available…and of course they will be featured in the book! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
We made Hunting YouTube again on Fieldsports Channel TV…thanks guys! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I’ll be glad when Twig finishes her season and we can get back to normality 😬 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
It has been wet! Over the past few weeks I have been testing out the new Upland coat from Fortis and I to say I have been impressed. Ideal for beating and picking up as it has sooo many pockets including a game pouch, made of super tough ripstop material and a really cosy high reach fleece lined collar…along with a detachable hood. Available from https://fullpip.co.uk/product/fullpip-fortis-upland-picking-up-coat/ from stock…so no wait time 👍 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
No AI generated images will ever be seen on these pages…on the other hand there may be plenty of “proper” images taken of proper dogs 😂 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Well that’s a wrap on our first days beating of this season and we even managed to avoid any misdemeanours…well there was one embarrassing moment but you will have to wait for the video ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
There will be light at the end of the gundog training tunnel ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I often get asked how difficult black dogs are to photograph 🤔 my answer…”easy when you have nearly three decades of experience! “ I am now taking limited photo session bookings please DM for more details or visit www.nickridley.com #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
It’s been a busy weekend…a commercial photoshoot yesterday and a private gundog photoshoot today. Still managed to make a brew, do some training with young Twig and take some images of my own dogs ! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
It’s getting to that time of the year again when I start posting more videos on my YouTube channel…just seen I have hit over 4 million “genuine” views…if you haven’t already please pop over and have a look and subscribe! https://youtube.com/@nickridley9261 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Have you ever had an itch that just needed scratching ? Well I have and it has been “itching” for the past few years and now it has been “scratched” ! You many have noticed in some of posts I have used the phrase “Practical Gundog Training”…well that is no longer just a phrase. I am super proud to announce that along with Fran Ardley of Tarncrag Gundogs we have just signed contracts to write a gundog training booked together called …”Practical Gundog Training”! With over five decades of experience between us be it shooting over our dogs, picking up or beating you can be assured that the book will be full of sensible, gimmick free and practical training tips and exercises and of course plenty of high quality photos. Watch this space for more updates over the coming months. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Phew !….those that know …know! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT coming this week ! In the meantime here is Twig showing a bit more enthusiasm! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Percy pups 3x boys, liver, black, liver roan….anyone looking PM me. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Well that’s my season off to a great start …shooting with the camera not my trusty sxs. First time I have ever photographed Guns in a field of pigs 🤔 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Air brakes Deployed!…. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
This little dog makes me smile every time I take her out…her commitment to her training is…well let’s just say…. enthusiastic! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I am very lucky in that I get to see plenty of both Teds and Percy’s offspring. This morning 5 month old Felix (son of Percy) came for his first gundog training lesson. As well as being a good looking little chap he showed he has plenty of potential…looking forward to seeing how he gets on. #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Well that’s a wrap on the training weekend. Storm Betty did her best to spoil things on Friday night and some of the guys camping ended up having quite an “adventure” ! However not to be put off by rain and 50 mph winds the handlers and dogs put in a sterling effort over the two days and each and every one of the dogs and handlers achieved something special. Thanks to Jon Rees and Dana Rees for hosting the weekend….they have both now gone to a dark room to recover😂 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Having great fun running the second Pettycord / Byrbwll Cockers training weekend with Jon Rees and Dana Rees. After we had finished I had the opportunity to have a go at one of the exercises with young Twig….nailed it! #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Mmmm…I wonder who their Dad is 🤔 #practicalgundogtraining #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
A bit of afternoon cold game training with Twig, not only retrieving and a nice delivery but also learning to walk to heel whilst carrying her retrieve…no gimmicks just Practical Gundog Training. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Trainee Twig with Teacher Ted learning to respect another dogs retrieve! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
A brilliant first day at the Game Fair…thanks to everyone that came along to the Fullpip Ltd stand (K1232) We are restocked and ready for tomorrow…and this chap had a very good day! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Percy Pup Perfection ! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
A bit of an impromptu evening placeboard session with “Trusty Ted” and “Twig the Twirlwind” #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I have just been commissioned to write a monthly feature on spaniels for the Shooting Times & Country Magazine alongside my regular diary of The Ridley Cockers in the Sporting Gun. Quite chuffed how the first one has come out …. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
To some these two little videos may not seem particularly exciting …but it shows that at just 13 months old little Twig is totally focused on her job. By the way she doesn’t often see labradors let alone work alongside one! 😀 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Stepping things up a bit with young Twig…these were the first couple of attempts at a “not swapping” exercise… #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Had a “blast” at yesterdays photo shoot! A few years ago shots like these would not have been possible but now with the capability of 20+ fps and of course a little know how and you can capture with the camera what you cannot see with the eye. For those interested 1/8000th @ f8.0 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Back at the “old” day job…this is the fifteenth year I have photographed this event for the client …I must be doing something right 😉 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
A few weeks ago I posted a video about The Holy Grail…cockers walking to heel…well here is a 5* Holy Grail video of Percy walking to heel…with all four feet on the ground 😂 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Following on from yesterdays post about the new DogMark system from Fullpip Ltd Today I went back to the training wood with young Twig and used the system as a “stand alone” unit….more to come! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Managed to get out with my new DogMark kit today and thought outside of the box. I can see this is going to a really useful and practical bit of training kit. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Twigs hunt up in the pen last weekend certainly helped her to connect a few more pieces of the jigsaw and she has gone up a gear or two…I suspect there is still plenty more to come ! This morning I was working on keeping her tight and not using my whistle …Percy joined in and showed her how it’s done ! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I have just had these couple of videos sent over from the little demo we did yesterday. In the first one Ted was sent out on a seen retrieve with a distraction bolting bunny…a risky one with an audience watching 😬 in the second video I had previously hidden a blind retrieve in some cover at the end of the field. I had to handle Ted through a small gap in the hedge and along a little bridge…it was lovely to hear the guests reaction. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
The Main Man did me proud today…we were invited to do a little gundog display for a veterinary drug company during their 90th birthday celebrations and despite the very warm weather he didn’t put a foot wrong. And some other good news is that we have just had the results back from his latest blood tests and his calcium levels are perfect! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Must be my lucky month…yet another front cover ! Number 175! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
The one thing about Percy is that no matter what he is asked to do he does it with commitment and enthusiasm! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
It’s amazing to see how a young dog learns so quickly. Had young Twig in the pen three times yesterday…first time it was like watching paint dry…the third time and she was like a hoover. It was a bit warm but there was plenty of chance for a quick dip! Back at it again this morning. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
He was such a special dog…”Harry” Cover number 173…will I make the double century before I turn my toes up 🤔 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
I think they know where they are going this weekend 😉 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Talk about a chip off the old block ! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Ted and Percy didn’t miss out …and when we finished it was time for a well needed cup@of tea! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
Twigs training is slowly coming together. This is the first time she has been out with the RRT Launcher and she is showing that she is stopping to shot (no whistle) and is steady as a rock. In the first video she marks the dummy a little short but takes a lovely line on the shot scent (natrual ability 😉) and in the second part she marks the dummy by sound (I specifically train for this) Very pleased the way it is all coming together….so far 😬 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
It’s amazing seeing a young dog’s confidence grow in a matter of minutes. The first video is Twigs first ever retrieve in water…the second is just five minutes later. I use the small RRT target dummy from @fullpip ,the white band makes it easier for the dog to see, they float really well and the material they are made from doesn’t absorb water in the same way as traditional canvas dummies… #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer @fullpip
It’s been a while since I have taken any water shots …just couldn’t resist getting the camera out at the end of another group training session. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasant #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #workingcockerspaniel #sportinggunmagazine #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer
Yep….I think Twig likes butter 🙄 #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasant #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #workingcockerspaniel #sportinggunmagazine #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer
I went and saw some Percy pups that are ready for their new homes…what a lovely bunch and a credit to their breeder Dee Lockhart #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasant #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #workingcockerspaniel #sportinggunmagazine #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer
I do enjoy seeing a young pup begin to put all the elements of their training in place…no gimmicks just patience and perseverance. #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasant #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #workingcockerspaniel #sportinggunmagazine #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer
The sun shone and we had a great time! #gundogtrainer #gundogsofinstagram #gundog #workingdogsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #spanielsofinstagram #shooting #fieldsports #hunting #pheasantshooting #pheasant #pheasanthunting #gameshooting #dogsofinstagram #workingcockerspaniel #sportinggunmagazine #placeboardtraining #harkila #dogphotography #dogphotographyuk @harkila #fullpipltd #RetrievRTrainer