Gundogs Archives | The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

BASC dog owner survey – the cost of dog theft

Post published:6th April 2021

BASC has conducted an online survey to inform our future work in relation to dog theft.

All about ticks

Post published:26th March 2021

From the lifecycle of a tick to how they find their hosts and feed, BASC's Louise Farmer tells you everything you need to know about these increasingly common parasites.

Check for hidden dangers – ticks

Post published:22nd March 2021

Ticks, and tick-borne diseases, are becoming more of a widespread issue in the UK. Be vigilant after exercising your dog outside, says BASC’s gundog officer Kate Dymock.

Living with Lyme disease

Post published:22nd March 2021

Andrew Profit, a keen stalker and outdoor enthusiast, talks about living with Lyme disease.

New NI pet travel requirements “bureaucratic and burdensome”, says BASC

Post published:13th January 2021

Post-Brexit rules on pet travel in and out of Northern Ireland set to be costly.

Gundog Theft Awareness

Post published:27th October 2020

With gundog theft on the rise, what steps can you take to keep yourself and your friendly companion safe?

Is your dog pulling? Here’s how to put an end to the battle.

Post published:8th April 2019

There might be no quick fix for dogs pulling on the lead but it can be solved easily by going back to basics.

Now is the time to cut out those bad habits

Post published:4th February 2019

Janet Menzies, the author of Training the Working Spaniel; From Puppy to Perfect; and PsychoDog shares her top tips to get rid of any bad habits during the close season.

New research in Scotland confirms tail-docking benefits working gundogs

Post published:7th April 2014

New research in Scotland showing that docking the tails of working gundogs can prevent suffering from tail injuries has been welcomed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).