Training Dogs

Gun Dog Training

How to Stop Your Gundog Shutting Down in Training

Trainers are being advised on strategies to prevent their gundog shutting down during training.

The dog training experts at ACME Kennels have revealed their five top tips to prevent shut down before it starts, resulting in a resilient and obedient gundog.

One of the more puzzling and disheartening challenges a handler might face is when their dog seems to ‘shut down’ during...

Rescue Dogs New Tricks

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Dogs Trust busts the myths on National Rescue Dog Day

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! This National Rescue Dog Day (20 May), Dogs Trust is debunking some common misconceptions around adopting a rescue dog and the dogs who need a second chance.

Despite growing awareness around rehoming rescue dogs, they are still often misunderstood, with many assumptions about age, behaviour and needs.

These myths can sometimes lead to...