Game Dog Second Revised Edition
Game Dog Second Revised Edition by Richard A. Wolters, published by Penguin in 1995, is a comprehensive guide designed for training retrievers in hunting upland birds and waterfowl. This 208-page book presents a step-by-step method aimed at transforming your dog into a skilled hunting retriever by the age of one. It covers essential topics such as selecting a puppy, understanding critical periods of mental development, and the nuances of training male versus female retrievers.
Readers will find practical advice on various aspects of dog training, including techniques for teaching tracking, quartering, and swimming after game. The book also addresses the importance of feeding time and how to foster cooperation between multiple dogs. Fully illustrated, Game Dog serves as a valuable resource for both hunters and pet owners seeking to enhance their dog’s training and obedience skills.
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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
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