GUNDOG SOS by Laura Hill

Gundog SOS by Laura Hill – Field Training Solutions for Common Gundog Behaviour & Performance Issues

Gundog SOS by Laura Hill is a practical training book that tackles the most common challenges handlers face when developing and working with gundogs. Written by respected trainer, judge and competitor Laura Hill, this resource goes beyond basic theory to explore mistakes, behavioural patterns and the trainer–dog relationship, providing effective strategies to help improve results and strengthen training partnerships.

Laura Hill brings real-world experience to the page, with insights backed by illustrations, case studies and training exercises designed to help you diagnose what isn’t working — and fix it. With 144 pages in a clear paperback format, Gundog SOS serves as both a reference and a training guide you can return to throughout your training journey.

About the Author

Laura Hill is the founder and owner of Stauntonvale Gundogs and a former member of the England Gundog Team. She has competed in retriever and spaniel field trials and working tests, and has worked her dogs on local shoots. As a field trial panel judge, she has judged and trained internationally and has produced multiple Field Trial Champions. Her first book, Advanced Retriever Training, was published in 2020.

Benefits

• Helps handlers identify and correct training pitfalls rather than just reacting to symptoms.
• Offers clear, actionable solutions based on real case studies and field-tested methods.
• Improves understanding of the trainer–dog relationship, helping strengthen communication and progress.
• Functions as a working reference you can revisit throughout a dog’s training lifecycle.