Tools, Products & Tips for Working with Your New Gundog Puppy

Bringing home a gundog puppy? Gundog Catalogue offers a full starter kit and expert guidance to get your pup off on the right paw:

Essential Puppy Toolkit
Our canvas puppy dummies are perfect for early retrievers, and when combined with a check cord and flat collar, they create a strong foundation for safe, playful training. The check cord supports controlled retrieves and prevents pups from chasing stray dummies.

Obedience & Controls
Choose from an array of flat collars, leads, and slips tailored for working dogs. Add a whistle early—pitch-selectable models help your pup learn consistent recall signals.

Growth & Training Progression
As your pup matures, explore Gundog Catalogue’s assortment of heavier canvas dummies, bird harnesses, launch toys, and scent training kits—all designed to broaden your dog’s skills and confidence.

Training Best Practices
Keep sessions short (5–10 minutes), upbeat, and fun. Use praise, play, or a small treat as reward. Stop before your pup loses interest to maintain enthusiasm. Practice retrieves in a hallway, garden, or field using a variety of dummies to build focus and excitement.

Building Confidence
Start with close-range retrieves using moving dummies to grab attention. Encourage enthusiasm and independence, then gradually extend range. Consistency plus positive reinforcement builds eager and well-trained dogs.