The right relationship with your canine pupil is vital. This shows Ian bonding with a bull terrier cross undergoing obedience training.

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Never loose sight of the purpose of your dog's training. Here a young cocker spaniel graduates from retrieving dummies to retrieving shot rabbits.

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Getting your dogs attention is vital to successful training.

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It's never too early to teach gundog puppies. Here are two puppies watching the older dogs during training.

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Terriers often need proper training if they are to be well adjusted pets. This is Ian with plumber terrier Molly.

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Dogs love to work. This shows a labrador retrieving a dummy and returning at speed during a gundog training session.

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Ian with Andy Case and old pupil Storm, now an experienced gun dog.

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A springer spaniel waits his turn to retrieve.

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Belle the working cocker spaniel about to jump sheep netting having found her retrieve.

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Walking your dog is essential for a good relationship. This is Ian and pupil walking to a training session.

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Pippa the labrador takes part in a gundog demonstration at Count Fair.

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All in a day's work for two fully trained labradors.