TOP DOG: TRAINING THE HUNTING RETRIEVER FOR WATERFOWL AND UPLAND HUNTING, 2

TOP DOG: TRAINING THE HUNTING RETRIEVER FOR WATERFOWL AND UPLAND HUNTING, 2ND EDITION Master dog trainer, Richard Wolters was renowned for his innovative techniques, customized to achieve superior results for a variety of pet owners. Now his protege, Joseph Middleton, combines the lessons from the to-selling books in Wolters' series-- Water Dog, Gun Dog, and Game Dog--with the latest methods. The result is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for amateur trainers. Featuring time-tested wisdom for raising well-behaved canines, Top Dog includes:* Six tests for selecting the correct puppy in the litter* All the basics of obedience that work on any age dog* The humane way to train with the electronic collar* Refined aspects of retrieval, including difficult, mulipleblind retrieves* Drills for an advanced hunting retriever and field trailerWhether raising a hunting dog or a family pet, readers will at last be able to realize the dream of owning a true "top dog," a retriever that they'll be proud of in the duck blind or at home with the kids. Sure to set the standard for years to come, Top Dog takes the dog-training category to a new level.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Joseph Middleton is coexecutor of Richard Wolters' estate and has produced bestselling videos and DVDs modeled after Wolters' books. Middleton lives in North Carolina. ISBN: 0-525-94788-4 publish date: 06/30/2011