Glenbeets Gundogs

23/06/2025

He will be handling them in no time 💪🏼 never in my life have I had a period of time In my life where I haven’t had a dog by my side.

I hope he develops the love for them I have and that he has the same opportunities to work dogs as I have.

Sadly the best of the hound work has gone in the UK. But there’s lots still to do with the gundogs ❤️ let’s enjoy the journey.

11/06/2025

Ever wonder why things go sideways with dogs? Let me paint you a picture… 🎨🐕

You’ve got a reactive dog — muzzled, on lead (as he should be), and easily overstimulated. What better idea than to throw him a birthday bash in a public field, slap bang next to a kids’ park, with every dog and their uncle invited, regardless of breed or behaviour? 🤯

Now imagine this poor lad, surrounded by chaos, trying to hold it together like a drunk uncle at a wedding — except this one’s developing barrier frustration and can’t even blow out his candles. 🎂🐾

Oh, and the cherry on top? The field’s known for being used by campers, often left in a state and with random off-lead dogs legging it around like it’s Crufts meets Glastonbury. And I’m not saying all campers are the same

Seriously though — if you’re wondering why behaviour problems spiral, this is a prime example. It’s not the dog’s fault. It’s the decisions around them.

Now… someone get me a beer before I start barking too. 🍺🤦🏼‍♂️🐶

11/06/2025

Tongues out Tuesday

25/05/2025

19/05/2025

Why Your Gundog Chases… Even If They’re “Just a Pet”
And Why Treat Bribing Doesn’t Always Work
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Ever wondered why your spaniel bolts after birds the second they hit the grass — even though you’ve got a pocket full of roast chicken? 🍗 Or why your retriever has selective hearing the moment a rabbit appears? 🐇👂

The answer is simple: GENETICS. 🧬

Gundogs — whether from a strong working line or bred purely as pets — are hardwired to hunt, chase, and use their noses. 🐶💨 It’s not disobedience. It’s instinct. Their ancestors were bred for generations to search, flush, and retrieve game. That drive doesn’t switch off just because they now sleep on a sofa. 🛋️

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So Why Don’t Treats Always Work? 🍪❌
1. Instinct trumps food.
Chasing a pheasant or following a scent line is more exciting and rewarding than any treat you can offer. 🐦➡️🐕
2. You’re too late.
Once the dog is in the red zone — eyes locked on, adrenaline pumping — you don’t exist. Not even with sausages. 🚫👀
3. Bribing isn’t training.
Waving a treat doesn’t teach focus — it teaches your dog to respond only when they want to. 🧠🖐️

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What Does Work? ✅
• ✅ Structured training that taps into their natural drive
• ✅ Teaching impulse control through gundog foundations
• ✅ Clear communication, not desperation
• ✅ Understanding their instincts and working with them, not against them

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At Glenbeets Gun Dogs, we help you turn instinct into obedience — and chaos into connection. 🐾❤️

Whether your spaniel is flushing shadows in the park or your lab is “selectively deaf” off lead — we’ll show you how to channel that energy the right way.

📩 Message us to book your first session!

17/05/2025

🐶🐶🐶The Importance of Consistency in Dog Training – A Message from Glenbeets GunDogs🐶🐶🐶

At Glenbeets GunDogs, we understand how easy it is to get excited about starting your training journey with your dog — but then lose focus, motivation, or patience before the process truly takes effect. This is completely natural, but it’s important to remember: consistency is key.

😔Most people quit before the process really begins.😔

Many owners expect quick results and underestimate how much time, energy, and repetition is needed to build a solid bond and reliable behaviour. This often leads to frustration or the belief that either the dog or the method isn’t working — when in reality, it just hasn’t had enough time.

💡Professionals get results — not because of shortcuts, but because of experience and consistency.💡

We’ve worked with thousands of dogs over short periods, building experience through a wide range of situations. This kind of skill doesn’t come from a book or get bought through some fast track online course — it’s learned, tested, refined, and constantly developed through hands-on work.

What does this mean for you, the owner?
• Remember, training is a journey, not a sprint.
• Be consistent: even 10 meaningful minutes a day makes a difference.
• Don’t expect instant results: good behaviour is built, not forced.
• Engage in the process: attend sessions, ask questions, and put in the work at home.

Whether you have a working dog or a pet — the principles are the same.

Whether you’re training a gundog for field work or just trying to create a well-behaved companion at home, the best results come to those who are consistent and committed to the relationship.

16/05/2025

09/05/2025

🚨 The sun’s out—and so are the off-lead, out-of-control dogs.

We’ve had a big spike in calls lately, and it’s no coincidence. The nicer weather brings out the weekend walkers, and with them comes chaos for owners trying to maintain control, recall, or manage reactivity.

If your dog is struggling to listen, getting overwhelmed, or you’re fed up with being ambushed by untrained dogs, it’s time to take back control. You can’t control others—but you can absolutely control your own dog with the right training.

💪 Whether it’s recall, reactivity, or focus under pressure—we’ll help you build a dog that listens, even when others don’t.

📩 Message us to book 1-1 sessions or ask about availability.