From Field to Fireside
After a much-needed step back, Hail and I returned to the field with no expectations, only to be reminded why gundogs have my heart. From quiet moments on the peg to an unexpected placing, this weekend unravelled what makes these dogs such exceptional companions.
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Getting Ready for the 2026 Hunting Season
Seven years after getting my first gundog, you’d think I’d have this hunting thing pretty well figured out. The truth? Hail and I have only had a handful of proper hunts together. From embarrassing early mistakes to this years big plans, here’s how we’re preparing for the upcoming hunting season.
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If the Dogs Can’t Come, We’re Not Going
When your life really does revolve around your dogs… or you’re in too deep to back out, you might find yourself in need of a dog trailer. Here’s our account of what it was like to design and build our own dog trailer for adventuring with our four-legged best mates.
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Designed, Not Endured.
Living with dogs shouldn’t feel like survival. After one too many winters of battling mud, mess and mounting resentment we decided that it was time to stop enduring our home. Here’s how one intentional change to our garden has reshaped how our home feels and functions.
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And Yet, Here We Are…
This isn’t a topic that anyone wants to discuss… because you hope like hell that it’s never going to happen to you!
When life threw us for a loop, these are the things I wish I’d known at the time.
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Setting Dog Training Goals the S.M.A.R.T. Way
Goal setting can be a daunting process. Gundog training has so many facets to it, how do you know what’s worth focusing on and what isn’t?
Here’s my take on how I’ve set my training and trialling goals for 2026!
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