Field and Fireside

01/03/2025

Welcome to March and Happy St David's Day / Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!

Our latest newsletter has just gone out to subscribers so check those inboxes for this month's subscriber-only special offer. It's a great one! 🤩

If you're not yet a subscriber, simply enter your email address on our Home page in order to receive our regular newsletter. Don't worry, we won't bombard you with emails - we know how annoying that is and we simply haven't got the time. That's why we pop everything together in one monthly newsletter.

Enjoy the read!

01/03/2025

Yorkshire area - get in touch with Sarah at Hollindale Working Dogs to book!

Are your walks enjoyable? Or do you feel exhausted after each one?

If you want to build connection with your dog on a walk then here’s what you’ve been waiting for!

Introducing… 🌟 1:1 Training Walks 🌟

This is something I’ve been offering secretly for a while, but it’s now an official service!

A 1:1 Training Walk gives you the opportunity to go out into the world with your dog and a trainer.

I will help you solidify your bubble of engagement, build connection, give you exercises to practice on walks, and help you navigate real life situations.

To book a 1:1 Training Walk, your dog must have been assessed by me in some form (group classes, 1:1s, behaviour etc). We will only be covering training issues, not behavioural issues, unless agreed upon in advance.

24/02/2025

Responsible dog ownership is always key, but it's especially important at this time of year with lambing season about to be in full swing.

Sadly, each year a large number of sheep are chased or attacked by dogs and that number is rising. Ewes can miscarry or even die of shock if chased by a dog, so it's more important than ever that we know what our responsibilities are to ensure the safety of livestock and our own dogs.

- Ensure your dog is on a lead at all times when around livestock.
- Always stick to a public right of way.
- If a farmer has signposted an alternative route - please use it.

Enjoy the countryside – it’s great for your well-being and that of your dog, especially at this time of year when days are shorter. Having to put your dog on a lead for a short period of time is a small price to pay to keep you, your dog, and livestock safe. For more advice, please check out our blog on the lambing season on the website. Link in the comments.

23/02/2025

New product! 👀

The LITE Hen Pheasant Dead Bird Dummy - great for encouraging young or novice dogs to move onto game if they are struggling with the weight.

- Encourages a confident retrieve
- Replica of a dead bird with swinging head and tail
- Throwing cord attached
- Lightweight (only 230g)
- Made in the UK

Available on the website now - link in the comments below ⤵️

21/02/2025

Do Standard Poodles make good working dogs? Hell yes they do!

Here's our Feel Good Friday star this week Reuben, proving that it isn't just gundog breeds that can hold their own in the field. Originally bred for wildfowling, Standard Poodles are athletic, intelligent and have a thick protective coat, which makes them a great shooting companion.

And today just so happens to be Reuben's birthday 🥳 Hope he's getting some extra treats 😉

Huge thanks to for sending us this great photo.

Have a great weekend everyone!

17/02/2025

Did you know that we stock Ecohound Oceanex poo bags on a roll, and in loose packs of 100 or 500 👀

The roll packs contain 375 bags - 25 rolls of 15 bags - perfect for your pocket or a standard dog poo dispenser. Our bigger boxes contain 500 loose bags - this bumper-sized box means you'll have a steady supply - just grab a few before each walk or training session.

Made from Oceanix (powdered oyster shells that are a waste product from the food industry) and post-consumer recycled plastic.

☑️ Large, thick, opaque, leak proof
☑️ Unscented
☑️ Tie handles

Don't run out! Get yours on the website now. Link in the comments below.

14/02/2025

Happy Feel Good Friday... 😀
..and Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you've got something great planned for the weekend - and don't forget to give the dogs a treat too ❤️

Huge thanks to for this stunning photo of their Flatcoated Retrievers, Canna, Bronte and Halle 🤩

Have a great weekend!

13/02/2025

March's issue of The Field Magazine is out today & we are thrilled to be featured in their 'Kit to covert' pages!

This issue is a Gundog special - it's packed with fantastic content, including the launch of the 2025 Top Dog Awards (fear not, if you don't have an entry for the Best Retriever there's always the Naughtiest Dog category 🙂)

Make sure to grab your copy!

07/02/2025

Welcome to the weekend! 🤩

Fun fact on this Feel Good Friday - today is National Wear Red Day. The day was started in order to raise awareness of heart disease, sparking conversations and encouraging proactive steps towards an active & healthier lifestyle.

Somewhat ironically, Wear Red Day is followed this weekend by International Scotch Day (Saturday), a global celebration of Scotch Whisky, and National Pizza Day (Sunday).

Whether you choose to celebrate on Saturday or Sunday or not, we hope you have a great weekend. If you're already the owner of a gundog, we're sure you've already got the active lifestyle box well and truly ticked ✅
📷 Ruff and Tumble

04/02/2025

Introducing the Pinewood Training Waistbelt 🤩

This unisex dog sports belt is one size and features a wide strap with a sturdy buckle that can be adjusted for a wider or narrower fit to accommodate multiple sizes.

The belt is equipped with two large front pockets and a large back pocket, with space for dummies, water bottles, etc. The pockets can be detached from the belt, allowing you to choose which pockets to wear during use.

There are two D-rings at the back where you can attach additional equipment. The back pocket also features reflective details for extra visibility in the dark, and the left front pocket has a small safety pocket with a zip for secure storage of keys and similar items.

- Wind and water repellent coating
- Can be washed at 40 degrees
- Removeable pockets
- One size fits all

This waistbelt is perfect for the warmer months or for anyone who doesn't like to wear a full vest. Available on the website now - link below 👇

31/01/2025

It's the last Feel Good Friday of January!

And just like that, the season comes to an end this weekend. Time for a well-earned rest for you and your dogs. We hope you've had a great time out in the field. For those that are out tomorrow for the last time, have a fantastic day.

Our subscriber newsletter also went out today so check those inboxes for the latest news and a subscriber only special offer. If you'd like to receive our newsletters, simply subscribe on the home page of the website. Link in the comments 👇

Have a great weekend!
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30/01/2025

Why won't my dog bring a dummy back to me? ☹️

Whether it’s a dog that totally blanks an item as if it’s invisible, picks it up but drops it on its way back to you or doesn’t want to give the dummy back at all & plays ‘keep away’, issues with retrieving and delivery to hand can be frustrating.

In our latest blog, we take a look at common problems and causes and give you some tips and advice on solving these issues.

You can read it by clicking on the link in the comments 👇

28/01/2025

Testimonial Tuesday 🤩

It's what makes the hard work worthwhile. Thank you to our amazing customers for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback. We really do appreciate each and every one of your reviews 😊

27/01/2025

With only a few days of the season left, it's nearly time to give our dogs a well-earned rest over the coming weeks. It’s also the perfect time to take stock, assess what went well, what needs work and whether your dog has turned feral.

In our blog, 'The good, the bad, and the feral - taking stock' we discuss how looking back, while the season is very fresh in your mind, makes it easier to know what you need to work on over the spring and summer months and what training plans you need to put into place. You can read the blog by following the link in the comments 👇

What will you be working on once the season has finished?

24/01/2025

It's Friday & what a day it's been! 🌬️

For those of you that have been affected by the storm, which is probably most people, we hope you and yours are safe & well. For those who braved conditions to be out in the field today, we hope you had a successful day. We can only guess at how fast those birds were flying! Definitely a challenging day for dogs & people alike.

Have a great weekend. Let us know what you've got planned in the comments below 👇

24/01/2025

We are delighted to be able to bring you the NEW Pinewood Trainer Vests!

These have got to be the most feature-packed vests that Pinewood have ever made. We particularly love the fact that they are windproof & water repellent, have fleece lined handwarmer pockets, chest pockets to pop your whistle in when not in use, and magnetic closures on all of the large pockets.

Not to mention, there are 2 inside pockets, 2 bottle holders, a removeable waterproof pocket for food/treats, a high soft collar, a carabiner to hold your leads - the list goes on.

Adjustable and roomy, we absolutely love the quality of these Pinewood vests. For a limited time only, we have them available at a special introductory price. For more info & to get your hands on one of these new vests, click on the link in the comments below.

24/01/2025

Congratulations to Tom and all those mentioned below 👏👏

20/01/2025

Introducing a new product in our bedding range!

The Anti-Bacterial bed and duvet - these beds are made with a hard wearing fabric, which is stain and water resistant, but still soft to the touch. Perfect for active dogs.

The fabric is stain resistant and water resistant. Treated with Silverplus ® which is not only safe and pet friendly, but is also shown to have no negative effects to the environment. The anti-microbial effects contribute to stopping odour causing bacteria and will last the life of the textile.

We've been testing out these beds at F&F HQ for the past few months and we're really impressed by their performance. Despite being used by soggy spaniels, they still look (and smell) like new.

We also love the fact that they're made right here in Yorkshire from recycled plastic bottles 😍

Available to order in bed or duvet options on the website now. Links in the comments below.