Game Dog: The Hunter’s Retriever for Upland Birds and Waterfowl – A Concise New Training Method

The most efficient dog training book for retrievers hunting upland birds and waterfowl—from the author of Water Dog . This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, resulting in a skilled hunting retriever by the time your pet is one year old. In Game Dog , you’ll discover: • How to choose a pup—what to look for, where to find the best • The five critical periods of a dog’s mental development • Which retrievers are easier to train—males or females • How to get two dogs to work together • Why feeding time is more than food • How to teach your dog to track, quarter, and swim after game • How to get your dog to betray his instincts and obey your commands • Which tasks your dog must master to qualify as a hunter • And much more… Fully illustrated, Game Dog is an invaluable book for every hunter training a retriever and every pet owner who wants a better trained dog. “Wolters has produced a solid book that will be of great help to anyone training his retriever to work. He is an acknowledged master in the field and an excellent instructor.”— Dog Fancy — ASIN: 0525939423 | ISBN13: 9780525939429 | ISBN-13: 978-0525939429