Game Dog: Second Revised Edition
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Book Overview
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
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525939423
ISBN13:9780525939429
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Dutton
Length:208 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.8" x 9.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Non-Fiction Animals Dogs Education & Reference Hunting Hunting & Fishing Pets Pets & Animal CareCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
For the novice
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
We recently bought a female black lab pup...and actually picked her up on the 49th day, just as it says to do in the book. We did this without knowing that was the best day, but later borrowed the book from the library and found out so. Our "Cricket" is now 9 weeks old, and will sit, stay from about 6 ft., and will come enthusiastically. We've also been playing fetch with a goose wing, and find her to be getting the hang of things real fast. Had we not picked up the book when we did, we would have waited half a year to start training her. The book is easy to follow, and his manner of training isn't abusive to the dog. We hope to have an expert hunter when her schooling is done.
No lab owner should be without it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
My husband and I purchased this book 5 years ago when we bought our first Labrador pup. We were immediately taken by the methods used by Mr. Wolters - kindness and fun being of the utmost importance when training a retriever. Following the instructions to the letter, we had great success - first duck retrieved to hand at 12 weeks, no problems whatsoever with hardmouthing or breaking at the shot. What we now have is a bird hunting machine that sleeps on our bed; a dog that hunts quail and chukar as well as he does ducks and geese; a dog that responds equally well to voice, hand and whistle commands (all important in varying hunting conditions). While we never had any interest in hunt trials (we wanted a working dog and pet), we have received scores of complements over the years, with most people commenting that this is the best dog they've ever hunted over. We're hitting our prime in the 5th hunting season, and will use this book once again when we start a new pup this winter.Really - buy this book (Water Dog is also a good additon to your library). You will have a great blueprint for both a great hunter and a good friend!
First Dog Excellent Results
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Hey fellow readers, I picked these books up last year when i bought my lab pup. Let me tell you these training techniques work wonders for you. All of Richard Wolters books are fabulous. I have read them all. At 8 months old I had my pup at junior hunter level. He will eventually become a master hunter because of the techniques that i learned in these books.
Great book for those just starting out
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book along with " Water Dog" will provide the beginnig trainer everything needed to have a good hunting dog for a finished product. If a person has just gotten a dog or is thinking of getting one it would be well worth the time to read these books. How ever don't get to flustered if your dog is not doing everything at the times Wolters has set. Every dog is different.
Even if you are experienced, Wolters'can help.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Dick Wolters was a friend. We trained Labs together when the only field trials were AKC, and then we were instrumental in the formation of NAHRA. Retriever owners, especially hunters, will gain many tips, good advice, and much help from Game Dog. Wolters' technique is unlike training in the "old school" practice, but you will find it a very successful, easy to follow method. I recommend Game Dog without reservation.
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