Author : Tom Dokken
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 15,47 MB
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1440224889
Hunting Success Begins Here! In Tom Dokken's Retriever Training, America's leading trainer helps you channel your hunting dog's huge ambition so he works for you, the way you want, and does so happily.After using the time-tested methods in Tom Dokken's Retriever Training, you'll have a reliable retriever that: • Obeys commands on- and off-leash • Retrieves birds to hand • Remains steady to shot • Quarters and flushes upland game • Finds downed birds • Takes hand signals
Author : Jerome B. Robinson
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,22 MB
Release : 2003-10
Category : Bird dogs
ISBN : 9781592281619
The perfect book for both beginning and experienced bird dog trainers.
Author : Richard Weaver
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 17,56 MB
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0811768503
Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explains the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup's natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gun dog. • Tells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commands • Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrieving • Preventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, short stopping
Author : Tom Dokken
Publisher : Krause Publications
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 21,96 MB
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781440234538
Many hunters consider their retrievers to be "polished" if the dog sits, stays, retrieves marked singles and won't run off. However, retrievers of every breed have so much potential. This book condenses Tom's 40-plus years of dog training into a concise, easy-to-follow guide that helps you unlock the magic within your retriever. Working at your own pace, and with vivid visual instructions, you'll learn how to teach your dog honoring, multiple marked retrieves, blind retrieves over land and water, and much more. Arguable America's best-known retriever trainer, Tom as four-plus decades of experience turning retrievers into successful hunt-test competitors, field-trail participants and great hunting companions. He operates Dokken's Oak Ridge Kennels in Northfield, Minn., which is also one of the country's largest all-breed hunting dog training facilities. He also creates the popular Dokken's Dreadfowl Trainer dummy, which is designed to teach dogs the proper hold on game birds.
Author : Richard A. Wolters
Publisher : Dutton
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 18,36 MB
Release : 1961-05-26
Category : Pets
ISBN :
GUN DOG is The first book written for the man with limited time and facilities who wants a gun dog fast and who wants to train it himself. The first book written in this field with scientific information on the mental development of a dog. From this study by one of the nation's outstanding animal behavior laboratories, Wolters has changed the procedures in training a gun dog. The first book for the upland bird hunter that teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier for you and your dog. The first book to show the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequences. It will show you not only what to expect of your dog, but what your dog expects of you. You will be able to see how to do it. GUN DOG is A REVOLUTIONARY RAPID TRAINING METHOD.
Author : Joan Bailey
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,25 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Hunting dogs
ISBN : 9780963012746
Author : Reid Bryant
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 15,13 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0789336790
With its combination of informative instruction and beautiful photography, this is the only training book you'll need to raise a great dog for home and field. Ronnie Smith Kennels provides trainers, owners, and dog handlers with the most refined, developed, and proven methodology for training a pointing dog. The Smith family has spent two generations working thousands of dogs through a stair-step method of replicable techniques that result in a bird dog that is well adjusted, confident, and driven to fulfill its potential. Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels shares that tradition of excellence and insight with a broader public. A great bird dog is a combination of great genetics, optimal exposure to game, and proven training. This book provides clear, concise lessons that enable owners and trainers to see their dogs as individuals and maximize those individual talents. Yet the lessons go deeper too, illuminating frequent mistakes and the process for correcting them. Written with a keen understanding of how owners go astray, this book allows even a first-time owner the opportunity to work through the phases of training a bird dog. From developing a confident puppy to introducing live birds, this book is an essential reference for both bird dogs and their owners.
Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 17,84 MB
Release : 2024-08-25
Category : Pets
ISBN :
### The Hunting Dog Trainer's Handbook Unlock the Full Potential of Your Canine Companion Transform your hunting sessions with "The Hunting Dog Trainer's Handbook," the definitive guide to training a reliable, efficient, and skilled hunting dog. Dive deep into expert techniques and proven methods designed to enhance your dog's natural abilities while forging an unbreakable bond between hunter and canine. **Unlock the Science of Scent Detection** Discover the intricacies of your dog's powerful sense of smell. Learn how dogs process scents in the field and why scent training is foundational for any hunting dog. **Select the Ideal Hunting Companion** From evaluating different breeds to assessing puppies, gain insights into choosing a dog thatâs instinctively suited for hunting tasks. Understand the role of temperament and natural instinct in a successful hunting dog. **Master Basic and Advanced Obedience** Whether you're teaching fundamental commands or tackling complex instructions, this handbook covers it all. Find out how consistency, patience, and the right tools can make a world of difference. **Introduce Realistic Hunting Scenarios** Prepare your dog for the hunt with simulated environments, desensitization to gunfire, and handling varied terrains. Your dog will be ready for whatever nature throws your way. **Hone Scent and Visual Training Techniques** Start with basic scent trails and gradually increase difficulty as your dog progresses. Combine scent clues with visual markers to ensure your dog is versatile and adaptive. **Build Agility and Water Retrieval Skills** Develop physical fitness and teach specialized agility exercises tailored for the hunting environment. Master water retrieval techniques to create a well-rounded, skilled hunting partner. **Excel in Field Trials and Competitions** Understand the different types of field trials, prepare effectively, and evaluate your dog's performance accurately. Turn each trial into a learning experience that enhances your dog's skills. **Embrace Positive Reinforcement** Utilize treats, praise, and affection to motivate your dog. Learn the timing and consistency needed to reinforce desired behaviors effectively. **Formidable Teamwork and Communication** Strengthen the partnership between you and your dog. Develop communication techniques that work in the field and use role-playing scenarios to anticipate real-life hunting situations. **Overcome Challenges and Ensure Well-being** Navigate common issues, provide first aid, and ensure your dogâs health with proper nutrition and care. Adapt your training for different seasons and weather conditions while keeping your dog safe and healthy. Elevate your hunting experience with a well-trained, reliable companion by your side. "The Hunting Dog Trainer's Handbook" is your all-in-one resource for nurturing an exceptional hunting dog that exceeds your expectations.
Author : Richard A. Wolters
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 39,66 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0525939423
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
Author : Mike Stewart
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,68 MB
Release : 2012-09-11
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0789324466
A comprehensive guide to transforming your dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility—any game, any terrain, any destination—and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Now, for the first time, Stewart’s methods are compiled in one indispensable reference book, fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Containing chapters on establishing essential behaviors, the core skills of the hunting retriever, and waterdog finishing work, as well as sidebars on such topics as breed selection and effective canine leadership, this step-by-step book is designed specifically for wing-shooters who want to transform their pup into a gentleman’s gundog.
