Nick Ridley has been writing for the field sports press for more than twenty-five years and is currently the freelance gundog editor for the 'Sporting Gun'. He has also written for the 'Shooting Times', 'Shooting Gazette' and the 'Sporting Shooter' magazines, Nick also writes a regular gundog training blog for Harkila clothing. He owns and works five cocker spaniels in the shooting field and under his kennel prefix Pettycord Gundogs he holds weekly one-to-one and group gundog training lessons. Fran Ardley of Tarncrag Gundogs is based in Cumbria. She has more than sixteen years’ experience training Labradors, springer spaniels and cocker spaniels, has achieved numerous awards at field trials and has made up two field trial champion cocker spaniels. She has a positive attitude to gundog training and is keen to promote new training methods without losing the practical outlook. Fran also holds regular one-to-one and group gundog training sessions.

'Practical Gundog Training deserves recognition as one of the most complete and practically useful guides currently available in its field. Its combination of extensive professional experience, breed-inclusive methodology, and clear instructional style makes it an essential reference that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. For anyone serious about gundog training – whether as a professional handler, shooting enthusiast, or dedicated owner – this volume represents an indispensable addition to their library.'

Nick Ridley has been writing for the field sports press for more than twenty-five years and is currently the freelance gundog editor for the 'Sporting Gun'. He has also written for the 'Shooting Times', 'Shooting Gazette' and the 'Sporting Shooter' magazines, Nick also writes a regular gundog training blog for Harkila clothing. He owns and works five cocker spaniels in the shooting field and under his kennel prefix Pettycord Gundogs he holds weekly one-to-one and group gundog training lessons. Fran Ardley of Tarncrag Gundogs is based in Cumbria. She has more than sixteen years’ experience training Labradors, springer spaniels and cocker spaniels, has achieved numerous awards at field trials and has made up two field trial champion cocker spaniels. She has a positive attitude to gundog training and is keen to promote new training methods without losing the practical outlook. Fran also holds regular one-to-one and group gundog training sessions.

'Practical Gundog Training deserves recognition as one of the most complete and practically useful guides currently available in its field. Its combination of extensive professional experience, breed-inclusive methodology, and clear instructional style makes it an essential reference that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. For anyone serious about gundog training – whether as a professional handler, shooting enthusiast, or dedicated owner – this volume represents an indispensable addition to their library.'

Nick Ridley has been writing for the field sports press for more than twenty-five years and is currently the freelance gundog editor for the 'Sporting Gun'. He has also written for the 'Shooting Times', 'Shooting Gazette' and the 'Sporting Shooter' magazines, Nick also writes a regular gundog training blog for Harkila clothing. He owns and works five cocker spaniels in the shooting field and under his kennel prefix Pettycord Gundogs he holds weekly one-to-one and group gundog training lessons. Fran Ardley of Tarncrag Gundogs is based in Cumbria. She has more than sixteen years’ experience training Labradors, springer spaniels and cocker spaniels, has achieved numerous awards at field trials and has made up two field trial champion cocker spaniels. She has a positive attitude to gundog training and is keen to promote new training methods without losing the practical outlook. Fran also holds regular one-to-one and group gundog training sessions.

'Practical Gundog Training deserves recognition as one of the most complete and practically useful guides currently available in its field. Its combination of extensive professional experience, breed-inclusive methodology, and clear instructional style makes it an essential reference that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. For anyone serious about gundog training – whether as a professional handler, shooting enthusiast, or dedicated owner – this volume represents an indispensable addition to their library.'