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The journey home is not dead time. A simple post-shoot routine can help a wired gundog finish the day sound in body and calm in mind, without turning the tailgate into another training session.
Retirement can arrive abruptly for a gundog, and the loss of a working routine is felt by dog and handler alike. This welfare-focused guide looks at scent work, sensible exercise and the quiet emotional adjustments that help a Cotswold gundog settle into a new chapter without losing its spark.
A shoot-day first-aid kit is not about turning your truck into a field hospital. It is about having the right few items to hand when a dog picks up a thorn, tears a pad or takes a knock. Here is what to carry, how to use it and when to call the vet.