Gundog Training and the Art of Zen!
Have you heard of Zen philosophy? It’s a practice over a thousand years old that emphasises several principles that (I think) are highly...
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philippavallely
Sep 253 min read
Use it or lose it! Training SMART
Training is a skill, training SMART is even more of a skill! In this blogpost I wanted to share some brief thoughts to help motivate your...
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philippavallely
Aug 143 min read
Retrieving: Here to there- and back again!
Retrieving is something that pretty much most (not all) gundogs are expected to do, and is pretty complex at the highest level with lots...
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philippavallely
Jul 294 min read
Becoming a Gundog Trainer’s Academy accredited instructor
If you follow me on social media, you might have seen my post earlier this month with the good news that I am now officially a Gundog...
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philippavallely
Jun 126 min read
Great Expectations
Have you ever heard yourself saying (or thinking) any of the following: He’s being stubborn… He knows what to do, he’s just not doing it...
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philippavallely
Apr 164 min read
Click for Success!
I thought I'd write a short blog today about clicker training, and why and how I use it in my training. I know many people can find it...
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philippavallely
Apr 55 min read
When the training plan doesn't go to plan!
Happy April! For this blogpost I thought I'd share some thoughts about training, planning and being able to adapt when needed because,...
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philippavallely
Mar 194 min read
The Power of Play
Spring is finally springing out- or at least it’s trying to! So it’s a perfect time to get back to training as the days grow longer and...
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philippavallely
Feb 204 min read
Progression, not perfection
This quote "strive for progress, not perfection" for me sums up the idea that when we fixate on an end goal, we ignore all the "little...
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philippavallely
Jan 23 min read
Fundog Gundog Puppy Training: January Pupdate!
So, the festivities are over, mince pies have been eaten and it's time to focus on training your dog again, especially if you have been...
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philippavallely
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Tis the Season!
For most of us the festive time is fast approaching, which means busier households, lots of tempting things for our dogs and puppies to...
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philippavallely
Nov 7, 20233 min read
November Blog- Exciting Environments and Natural Instincts!
This month I thought I’d write a little bit about doggy desires, and what’s going on to motivate them. Why does my spaniel zig-zag with...
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philippavallely
Oct 7, 20231 min read
Gundog Training: Trick AND Treat for a Happy Howl-o-ween!
Happy Howl-o-ween! For this spooky season, how about trying your hand at training a trick – it could be picking up a trick or treat...
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