Download or read book Tom Dokken s Retriever Training written by Tom Dokken and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-06-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
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 Training the Versatile Hunting Dog written by Chuck Johnson and published by Wilderness Adventures Press. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a revised and expanded second edition.
Download or read book The Hunting Dog Trainer s Handbook written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-25 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ### 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.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Bird Dog Training written by Jerome B. Robinson and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect book for both beginning and experienced bird dog trainers.
Download or read book Training the Pointing Labrador written by and published by Training the Pointing Lab. This book was released on 2007 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sporting Dog and Retriever Training The Wildrose Way written by Mike Stewart and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Tom Dokken s Advanced Retriever Training written by Tom Dokken and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Top Dog written by Joseph Middleton and published by Joseph Middleton. This book was released on 2004 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect new addition to the popular Richard A. Wolters series, trusted by hundreds of thousands of dog lovers for the past forty yearsMaster dog trainer Richard Wolters was renowned for his innovative techniques, customized to achieve superior results for a variety of pet owners. Now his protégé, Joseph Middleton, combines the lessons from the top-selling books in Wolters’s 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 Dogincludes: - 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, multiple-blind retrieves - Drills for an advanced hunting retriever and field trailer Whether 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 Dogtakes the dog-training category to a new level.
Download or read book Gun Dog Training Pointing Dogs written by Kenneth C. Roebuck and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1983 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the care and training of all pointing breeds. Gives your pup the right start with sound basics in the first formative weeks of training and moves on to more advanced lessons, quartering, staunchness, steadiness to wing and shot, backing another dog. Helps you train your dog to a higher standard.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training written by John Falk and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens. A useful chapter on the services and guidance offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions is also included. The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training covers all pointing and flushing breeds, and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment. In addition, the helpful appendices list recommended books and periodicals, other literature, breed registries, organizations, and suppliers of equipment and accessories to help bird dog owners with all of their training needs. Complete with dozens of instructional photographs throughout, The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training is a gem of a book that any serious new or veteran owner or trainer of bird dogs should get their hands on.
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 Your Pointing Dog for Hunting Home written by Richard Weaver and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
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 Train Me a Gun Dog Here Is What to Do written by Thomas P. Dwyer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-03-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Dwyer was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass. He made his home in NH with his wife and three children. Tom owned and operated Millbrook Kennels where he trained and bred dogs. The author of two books; “Pointers-Just a few” and “Breeding- A Pup or Two,” Tom really shows his passion for training and breeding dogs. Tom’s third and final book: “Train Me A Gun Dog-Here Is What To Do,” explains various techniques on how to care for and train your dog to hunt. It is written in simple, but informative terms so that the novice hunter can learn the skills of hunting and the experienced hunter can enhance their skills. Tom was determined to finish this book prior to his passing from cancer in 2014. With the help of his family, the book was finally published in 2018.
Download or read book Game Dog written by Richard A. Wolters and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Retrieving for All Occasions written by Elsa Blomster and published by Klickerförlaget Göteborg AB. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a gun dog and want to have a great time working with your dog and perhaps enter a field trial? Do you want to find a training method where your dog has just as much fun as you do? Do you want to learn how to combine reward based training and field trial training? If so, this is the book for you. Retrieving for All Occasions is an accessible and inspiring book about how you can use the reward based training philosophy in your gun dog training. The book describes an approach to gun dog training that will challenge you to try something new – if you have the desire and will to do so. This book includes over 100 exercises to train a talented spaniel or retriever. The exercises are for introductory field trial classes for spaniels and retrievers, but this book is also useful for those who have pointers or setters and want to train them for gun dog work.
