Pippa Mattinson is the founder of the UK's national gundog graded training scheme, and a director of the Gundog Trust. She has an honours degree in zoology and a special interest in canine behaviour. Pippa has over thirty years' experience of training dogs and is the author of The Happy Puppy Handbook , published by Ebury Press in April 2014, and packed with everything you need to know as a puppy owner. The Labrador Handbook: the definitive guide to training and caring for your labrador followed in October 2015. This book provides an in-depth guide to raising your labrador, making for a contented owner and a happy dog. Pippa is a keen supporter of modern science based dog training methods and is passionate about helping people to enjoy their dogs. Twitter: @PippaMattinson pippamattinson.com thelabradorsite.

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