The Gun’s Dog
The Gun’s Dog by Graham Cox, published by Pernice Press in 2014, is a 94-page workbook designed for those interested in developing a strong bond with a well-bred, mannerly dog. This edition presents a clear philosophy and outlines essential craft skills, guiding readers in creating a personal strategy for training their dogs. Unlike typical training manuals, it focuses on the needs of gun owners seeking a reliable shooting companion rather than solely catering to those aiming for competition in Gundog Working Tests or Field Trials.
Readers will find practical insights based on Graham Cox’s forty years of experience in picking up and competitive environments. The book emphasizes the importance of educating a dog that is both steady and agreeable, ensuring that owners can confidently take their companions into various settings. With a focus on sporting traditions, The Gun’s Dog provides a thoughtful approach to gundog training, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their relationship with their dog.
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How can you come to enjoy the companionship of a well-bred, keen and mannerly dog? The Gun’s Dog, by presenting a clear philosophy and outlining the craft skills you will need, shows the ways. Rather than a step by step ‘how to’ manual, it is a workbook that enables you to develop a personal strategy and resolve difficulties for yourself.Most gundog training books are intended for those who hope to compete with their dogs in Gundog Working Tests and, perhaps, Field Trials. This book will certainly help further such ambitions, but its principal focus is the gun who wants to shoot over a steady and agreeable shooting companion.Forty years of picking up and competitive experience have given Graham Cox a keen appreciation of what guns and handlers want from their dogs. With sporting traditions in mind, he sets out the bare essentials for educating a dog that you can be proud to take anywhere.
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