Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
GUN DOG is:
The first book written for the man with limited time and facilities who wants a gun dog fast and wants to train it himself.
The first book written in this field with scientific information on the mental development of a dog. From this study by one of the nation's outstanding animal behavior laboratories, Wolters has changed the procedures in training a gun dog.
The first book for the upland bird hunter that teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier for you and your dog.
The first book to show the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequences. It will show you not only what to expect of your dog, but what your dog expects of you. You will be able to see how to do it.
GUN DOG is A REVOLUTIONARY RAPID TRAINING METHOD.
Synopsis
The guide to training the perfect hunting partner for the man who wants a gun dog fast and wants to train it himself--from the author of Game Dog. This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog. It is the first book for the upland bird hunter that teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier for you and your dog.
Written with scientific information on the mental development of a dog, Gun Dog shows the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequences. It will show you how to achieve every hunter's ideal: an animal that will double as a disciplined hunting dog and beloved family pet.
"Gun Dog is one of the most valuable, probably THE most valuable, training tools the average amateur could have."--Sports Afield
About the Author
Richard A. Wolters was director of the North American Hunting Retriever Association and president of the Retriever Club of Westchester County, NY, as well as retriever columnist for Gun Dog magazine. A recognized expert who lectured widely and conducted many seminars, his The Labrador Retriever was named Best Dog Book of the Year by the Dog Writers Association of America.