168. Why 'Flawless' Gundogs Don't Exist

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like your gundog has to be perfect. 🙋‍♀️Social media, comparison traps, and the pressure to have a textbook retriever can make you feel like you’re always falling short. But here’s the truth—there’s no such thing as a flawless gundog.In this episode of Found It, Fetched It, Jo Perrott sits down with LWDG experts Claire Denyer, Jemma Martin, and Samantha Thorneycroft-Taylor to break down why perfection is a myth—and why chasing it can actually hold you back. We’re talking about the messy, in-the-trenches moments of training, the power of progress over perfection, and how to build a confident, connected partnership with your dog (without losing your mind in the process).If you’ve ever thought, Why isn’t my dog like that one on Instagram?, this episode is for you. Grab a cuppa, hit play, and let’s chat.Thanks for being here. If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.