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Regardless of what you plan to do with your pet gundog puppy, from lying at your feet in front of the fire or taking him shooting, the basics are the basics are the basics; and the basics apply whether that’s a Springer Spaniel, a German Short-Haired Pointer or a Labrador... more so if your gundog is indoors with you.

And what are the basics I hear you ask... oh that’s easy; good manners, good obedience and a good retrieve all combine to make a gundog a pleasure to live with.

That is exactly what this book is all about. Starting with: Can I have a puppy? this book guides you through not only selecting a breeder and a puppy, but the critical life stages and, just as importantly, laying down solid foundation training with your puppy to enable you to own a dog to be proud of.

The Pet Gundog Puppy covers all areas of behaviour and training from the moment your puppy enters your home through to the young dog being around 8 months old and about to embark on more advanced training.

Author’s note:

If your puppy is well on the way to being an adolescent, and by that, I mean he’s four and a half months old or older, then do yourself a favour and go for The Pet Gundog rather than this book as The Pet Gundog Puppy is, as the title says, for training the pet gundog puppy.

Paperback: 228 pages

Publication Date: Dec 2011 - revised and updated May 2020

ISBN: 978-1-9163398-1-1

The Pet Gundog has been written for all those dog owners, who like me, have a gundog breed sharing their home. Introducing you to the psychology of the dog, common sense behaviour advice is given on how to achieve harmony in your mixed-species pack. Basic training and good manners are covered, after all, who wants to live with a bolshie, bad mannered gundog?

A toe-dipping foray into the world of shooting gives you an insight into what your dog has been bred for. The book then covers how to exploit your gundog's innate behaviour so that walks become a pleasure, your home stays intact and you have a happy, contented and fulfilled pet gundog.

Author’s note :

If your puppy hasn't reached the adolescent stage, and by that, I mean he’s under four and a half months old, then do yourself a favour and go for The Pet Gundog Puppy rather than this book as The Pet Gundog has been written with dogs over 5 months in mind.

Paperback: 196 pages

Publication Date: June 2010 - revised and updated May 2020

ISBN: 978-1-9163398-0-4

The Advanced Pet Gundog is aimed at dogs that are around 10-months old or over, and takes you through ‘how to’ do the advanced techniques needed to take your training to the next level, whether that’s taking part in working tests, working your dog, or simply going out and having fun with your mates and their dogs.

A much more technical book, than The Pet Gundog and The Pet Gundog Puppy, covering the senses and mechanics of movement, The Advanced Pet Gundog also covers ‘why we train this way’, which gives you a deeper understanding of your dog and a fascinating insight into the mind of your pet gundog, as well as…

• Health and wellbeing

• Age appropriate training

• Whistle training

• Distance work

• Water retrieving

• Introducing shot

• Working with game

• Training two dogs

• Working your pet gundog

• Training challenges

Combining canine psychology and the latest teaching methods, this updated edition guides you through the next chapter in your dog’s education, helping you to turn him into a steady, well - trained gundog that you can take anywhere.

Paperback: 168 pages

Published: October 2011 - revised and updated May 2020

ISBN: 978-1-9163398-2-8

Getting a puppy is an exciting event, quite frightening to some extend and certainly a huge responsibility….

It does not really matter how many puppies we’ve raised, we forget what it is like to have a young dog in the home.

In her latest book, Manners not Mayhem, Lez Graham shares her wisdom, experience and common-sense to help ease you into puppy ownership. She shares her secrets of how to raise, train and live with your puppy , guiding you through the challenges of toilet and crate training, socialisation and much more.

We all like our dog to be well mannered but often we end up with mayhem at least at the beginning. This helpful book will guide you through the first weeks of dog ownership until your dog reaches adolescence and you have decided where to take the future journey with your dog.

Gift one of our Gundog training lessons to a family member or friend. It is a lovely idea and will help them to improve the relationship with their beloved pet and companion.

The Gift card can also be exchanged for one of the Lez Graham’s books on offer, or the Lez Graham Retrieving Roll.