RETRIEVER PUPPY TRAINING: THE RIGHT START FOR HUNTING, 2ND ED

RETRIEVER PUPPY TRAINING; THE RIGHT START FOR HUNTING, 2ND ED Basic training to help you turn your young retriever into an efficient & enthusiastic workerThis book is directed to owners of retriever puppies in their first year, but the program is equally effective with young retrievers starting beyond that age. It gives your retriever the necessary disciplines & skills he will need to become a reliable hunting companion. The authors assume that most puppies grow up as house pets, & so throughout the program lessons that every companion dog needs to learn are also stressed. Puppies learn best with step-by-step progression, so using this program as a guide, you will have a retriever that can go on to be successful in whatever field you choosecompetitive or non-competitive.Start your puppy retrieving while he's also learning household manners. Help him grow into a hunting test star or wonderful hunting companion.* Developmental stages from seven weeks and how this applies to raising your puppy* Utilizing yard work to develop reliability* Teaching foolproof, confident marks* Force training your dog to retrieve* Tips on working with gunners* Learn everything from selecting a puppy through basic training.* Work with your puppys unique personality* Correlate lessons to the pups mental & physical development* Train with lessons that are progressive, thorough, uncomplicated & most of all, effective!Retriever Puppy Training, The Right Start to Hunting has been a favorite with people starting out with their first retriever puppy or those who want to raise a hunting companion from puppyhood. However, experienced retriever handlers & those planning to trial or hunt test with their dogs will also find it very helpful. ISBN: 1-57779-095-2 publish date: 06/30/2010