Download or read book The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels written by Dr. Joanna de Klerk and published by LP Media Inc. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English Springer Spaniels are beautiful and full of life, and so it is easy to see why they are so popular. They are playful and devoted, with massive characters. However, their drive and neuroticism can make them a very challenging breed for the inexperienced owner, and anyone new to the breed should have a full awareness of what owning a Springer Spaniel entails. This book provides all you need to know about the breed, whether you are buying or rescuing an English Springer Spaniel for a pet or a working dog. In The Complete Guide to English Springer Spaniels you will learn everything you need to know from start to end; how to choose a puppy, training, traveling, grooming, health care and senior care. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed pre-disposed diseases, and special traits. All the information is specific to English Springer Spaniels and in easy-reading comprehensive detail. Find answers to questions like: Is a English Springer Spaniel the right dog for me? Should I buy from a breeder or adopt from a rescue? I brought my ESS home. What now? How can I best train my Spaniel? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Whether you are a veteran or novice English Springer Spaniel owner, there will be something for everyone in this book. Chapters include all the basics such as: English Springer Spaniel Breed Overview Breed History Behavior Preparations for a New Dog How to choose an English Springer Spaniel Behavioral Training Recall Obedience Training Traveling Nutrition Dental Care Grooming Preventative Veterinary Medicine English Springer Spaniel Diseases & Conditions Hunting Working dogs Living with a Senior ESS Compiled by veterinarian, Dr Jo de Klerk, the book will ensure there is nothing left for you to wonder or worry about. It will provide you with everything you need to know to help you care for, train and bond with your new friend.
Download or read book Training Spaniels written by Joe Irving and published by Quiller Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a leading gundog trainer, this book explains to the novice trainer what is to be done step-by-step and, just as importantly, explains how to obviate defects of behaviour in the dogs and remedy them when they occur. The general care of spaniels from infancy to maturity is dealt with throughout and advice is also given on breeding. The first working season is covered and the techniques employed in field trials are described.
Download or read book Zak George s Dog Training Revolution written by Zak George and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
Download or read book Gun Dog Training Spaniels and Retrievers written by Kenneth C. Roebuck and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first gun dog book devoted exclusively to the flushing breeds and also covers training retrievers for upland game work. Roebuck gives step-by-step instructions on how your own dog can help improve the hunt.
Download or read book Puppies For Dummies written by Sarah Hodgson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features a new 8-page color section The bestselling guide to making the most of puppy's first year Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics -- housebreaking, feeding, training -- to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. Discover how to * Choose the perfect puppy for you * Socialize your puppy * Stimulate your puppy's growing mind * Use the latest training tools * Keep peace between kids and puppies
Download or read book Training with Mo written by Maurice Lindley and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Training the Working Spaniel written by Janet Menzies and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers Cocker and English Springer Spaniels as well as Irish Water, Clumber, Sussex, Welsh Springer, Field, and Brittany. Everything from training the puppy to field trials.
Download or read book English Springer Spaniel written by Haja Van Wessem and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A loving family pet, a handsome show dog, a well-rounded sporting companion, the English Springer Spaniel enjoys a reputation of being one of the most widely appreciated dogs in the world. Affectionate, biddable, and good-natured, the Springer makes a fine choice for an active and attentive owner willing to put in the time training, grooming, and socializing this exceptional dog. Haja van Wessem, an international spaniel expert, has written an impeccable survey of the English Springer Spaniel, offering an excellent chapter on the breed's history in England, the Continent, and America, illustrated with over three dozen photographs of important dogs, and a chapter on the breed's characteristics, depicting the Springer's physical attributes and personality.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
Download or read book Hup Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way written by James B. Spencer and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans who love working spaniels will welcome this comprehensive guide to the selecting, training and enjoying of these delightful breeds! Highly informative, clearly written, and lavishly illustrated, this edition includes information about recent developments in the spaniel world, such as the rebirth of field-bred American Cockers, the resurgence of field trials for English and American Cocker Spaniels, and the current status of the American Water Spaniel Club's classification dilemma. You'll learn about: -Acquiring your flushing spaniel -Training your spaniel -Enjoying your spaniel James B. Spencer is an award-winning dog and outdoor writer who has written seven books andover 500 magazine articles. He writes columns regularly for Gun Dog magazine. Spencer has titled his own dogs in AKC hunting tests for spaniels, retrievers and pointing breeds. He has also judged hunting tests for both spaniels and retrievers.Please be aware that this older title may recommend some training techniques that are now considered outdated. At the time of publication the use of negative reinforcement and positive punishment were more widely used to teach certain types of behaviors, especially with dogs who display a high degree of resilience. We encourage owners to always use the least intrusive, minimally aversive methods possible. iaabc.org/about/position-statements/lima/
Download or read book Urban Gun Dogs written by Anthony Z. Roettger and published by Benjamin Schleider. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a unique field dog training program and guide for hunters, field trial enthusiasts, and dog owners preparing their dogs for hunt tests who reside cities and towns. This step-by-step book helps the urban trainer, constrained by the city environment, to turn an untrained puppy into a highly polished hunting retriever. It offers an extremely unique and detailed program for obedience training in addition to a solid approach for field training. The book contains color photographs of dogs in action, and drawings designed to assist the novice or experienced dog trainer with field exercises. It identifies training locations in and around cities, how to schedule dog training sessions, house training techniques, urban socialization approaches, how to find flushing dog clubs, exercises and drills for indoor training during inclement weather, how to select professional trainers, valuable insight as to how flushing dog hunting tests and field trials are run, and superb handling guidance for
Download or read book Perfect Cocker Spaniel written by Natalia Ashton and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Natalia's love of this breed is easy to see as she compiles her experience and research into this handy guide. Perfect for a lover of the breed." DOGS MONTHLY MAGAZINEFinally, here is a one-of-a-kind book, BLACK&WHITE EDITION, that tells you everything about English cocker spaniels. Aimed at both the perspective puppy parents and the true lovers of the breed, "Perfect cocker spaniel" is the result of thirty years of acquired knowledge and personal experience of living and raising dogs, including the English cocker. The breed became the author's choice over a decade ago. Since then all her efforts have been channelled into studying, observing and learning everything she possibly could about these merry little dogs, so that she could give her spaniels the best life and share tips and advice with anyone interested in the breed. This is the only book on English cocker spaniels you will ever need as a reference guide. The encyclopaedic yet very personal tome consists of two parts, theory and practical. The comprehensive theory covers the history and characteristics of the breed, provides expert advice on nutrition, breed specific diet, in-depth information on grooming and the art of hand-stripping, health, first aid and preventative care, behaviour, training and more. The practical part fully prepares you for finding, raising and living with your English cocker puppy month by month to ensure that your chubby little guy becomes the most perfect spaniel you've ever dreamed of! The book is accompanied by beautiful black and white photos and illustrations, a list of references on the latest evidence-based research as well as further reading titles to benefit anyone interested in canine health, psychology and nutrition.This is a straight-talking guide written for the love of the English cocker - for the most caring parents and the happiest pups.
Download or read book Becoming a Therapy Dog Team written by Katha Miller-Winder, PH D and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of guidance and advice about how to become a Therapy Dog team. It contains the tips and tricks the author has learned in a decade of Therapy Dog work. If you're ready to become a Therapy Dog team but are hesitant to dive into the unknown and just want someone to be there to guide you along the way, this book is for you. If you've always been a little curious what Therapy Dog work was all about and why people do it, this book is for you. If you're a trainer, veterinarian, groomer, or other dog professional who has people asking them about Therapy Dog work but you've had no idea how to help them find answers, this book is for you.
Download or read book Gun Dog written by Richard A. Wolters and published by Dutton. This book was released on 1961-05-26 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Rough Shooting Dog written by Charles Fergus and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronicle of the first hunting season Z99 the authors springer spaniel
Download or read book Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels written by Reid Bryant and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Training Your Superpuppy written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative and practical puppy training manual, Training Your Superpuppy contains everything you need to know to create a happy canine companion. Expert advice is given on choosing a puppy (pure-bred, cross-bred, or rescue), caring for him, and training him. This inspirational guide uses the latest research into canine intelligence to explain the world from a puppy perspective, and provides detailed information on how to communicate effectively with man's best friend and build a lasting, rewarding relationship. At the core of this book is a comprehensive training program that guarantees success and is presented in a clear and jargon-free manner. The book is packed with user-friendly, step-by-step photographic sequences showing puppy owners exactly what to do, from gently introducing your puppy to new experiences to playing with him and teaching basic obedience skills. Training Your Superpuppy is the ultimate guide to nurturing your perfect puppy.
Download or read book Total Recall written by Pippa Mattinson and published by Quiller Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many dog owners struggle to manage their dogs, and the vast majority of people who need help have one simple but overwhelming problem. Their dog won't come back when they call him. Through focusing on this single and most important of obedience commands, Pippa Mattinson shows the dog owner - whether of a puppy or an adult dog - how to build up a reliable recall successfully, layer by layer, and step by step, using effective and positive training techniques. The author offers the reader an insight into the mind of the dog and explains exactly why dogs behave in the way that they do. Training exercises are described in unique detail, and with the inclusion of a helpful problem solving section, nothing is left to chance.
