Description
The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explains the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup's natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gundog.
- Advice on how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting style
- Training tips for house-training and basic living commands
- Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrieving
- How to prevent problem behaviours of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, and short stopping.
About the Author
Richard Weaver is a professional dog trainer and breeder who lives with his English setters in Pennsylvania, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9780811738279
Author Richard Weaver
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publisher Stackpole Books