GUN DOGS: PLAYFUL PUP TO HUNTING PARTNER - MASTER TRAINING SERIES

GUN DOGS: PLAYFUL PUP TO HUNTING PARTNER - MASTER TRAINING SERIES The first in a unique and remarkable new series of dog training books designed for both the first-time dog owner and those who already have dog training experience. This is a solid guide to training, covering everything one needs to know to start their gun dog off on the right path, a path that will lead to years of gratifying teamwork. Here's a sampling of what is covered: Choosing a puppy and naming it The lowdown on the different breeds The best training tools and equipment Selecting a capable vet The basics of nonverbal communication Obedience training Beginning field trainingThe Master Training Series is designed to be the most comprehensive series ever developed for training dogs. Every volume is loaded with helpful suggestions, techniques, and color photos to make the training process most effective. The series authors have decades of specialized training experience and offer you the benefit of their years of practice and experimentation. ABOUT THE AUTHORJohn Falk has been training gun dogs for more than three decades and is a recognized authority in his field. He is also the author of The Practical Hunter's Dog Book from Voyageur Press. REVIEW"In twenty-eight chapters, Falk manages to answer just about every question that a dog owner can come up with. Not only that, but the color and black-and-white photos are great. Worth its price, and then some." Field & Stream ISBN: 0-89658-004-0 publish date: 03/15/2003