Description
In Professional Gundog Training, best-selling author Joe Irving reveals the techniques used by the top trainers and shows how they can be used by the individual handler in their own training programme.
Written in a straightforward A to Z format, the author covers all aspects of training. He also gives advice on field trials, breeding and general care and management of gundogs.
At the start of the book the author details a step-by-step training schedule and by following this the reader can plan their dog's training and check that the dog is developing as it should be.
The text is accompanied by line drawings and photographs all of which amplify the various points made by the author. With its wealth of sound, practical advice based on forty years' experience of training gundogs, Joe Irving's book will be of benefit to both the new trainer and to those who are more experienced.
About the Author
Joe Irving, winner of the prestigious McNeil Professional Handlers' Cup, was the author of a number of gundog training books including the classic titles 'Training Spaniels' and 'Gundogs; Their Learning Chain' (both published by Quiller Publishing). He was training gundogs since acquiring his first Springer Spaniel in 1963. A former child psychiatrist, he discovered that his psychiatric training gave a unique perspective to gundog training. He used this method to great success as a professional trainer.
Reviews
Professional Gundog Training looks set to become a classic in its own right. A must for anyone eager to understand more about his or her pooch. * Shooting Times *
Written in a straightforward A-Z format this is a very handy reference book for anyone undertaking the challenging task of training a gundog. * Shooting Gazette *
Book Information
ISBN 9781846893155
Author Joe Irving
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Quiller Publishing Ltd
Publisher Quiller Publishing Ltd
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 15mm