Gundog Training

Author - Nigel Dear - Publisher - Crowood

Competing with your gundog is great fun, but many owners are unaware of the many year-round training and competitive opportunities in which they can be involved. Many also think that the skills required are above them, and that such events are available only to the very experienced amateur or the gundog professional. This is very far from the truth.

The Competitive Gundog is aimed at the beginner and the less experienced handler and provides detailed descriptions of all aspects of trials and tests.

Contents include:

Field trials and working tests

Spring and grouse pointing

The show gundog working certificate

Retrievers, Spaniels, Pointers and Setters

Working with Hunt, Point, Retrieve (HPR) dogs

Author - Guy Wallace - Publisher - Swanhill

Guy Wallace is well known for his expertise in training the right dog for the job.

Here he covers dogs for the shooting of different game but also covers falconry showing that the same dog can be used for shooting and falconry.

With dry humour he examines the weaknesses and strengths of each dog for a particular job, basic and advanced training of your dog for specific quarry.

Author - Joseph Healy - Publisher - Swanhill

Joseph Healy's first working dog was ten weeks old when he acquired her but he had no idea how to train her. Conflicting training advice led him to seek his own path.

In this 144 page manual, he shares his personal story of raising his pointer through their third hunting season, recording the training of his dog, first by himself and then with a professional trainer.

Entertaining and informative, a great read for all who want to own and train a working dog.

Author - Michael Twist - Publisher - Swanhill

Nigel Mann started training gundogs because he wanted a well-behaved shooting companion.

His new ideas will benefit all with an interest in training and field trialling and who wish to own a competent and reliable gundog.

Author - Irving - Publisher - Swanhill

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.

Author - Anthea Lawrence - Publisher - Quiller

A valuable training guide for all owners of any of the retriever breeds. Retriever Training will help the owner of any of the retrieving breed. From those who simply want to train their family pet through to those wishing to compete in field trials, gundog working tests or to work on a shoot.

Detailed photographs show each of the exercises and are accompanied by details of what may go wrong, how to recognise potential problems and how any difficulties can be rectified before they become real problems. The book also has advice on choice and care of a puppy and shows how early domestic training can prevent many behavioural issues. The author shows that reward based reinforcement with praise are the essential motivating factors which will encourage puppies to learn from an early age what is required for life!

Author - Tarrant - Publisher - Howell

Author - Richard Weaver - Publisher Stackpole

Learn how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion. This manual contains training schedules and advice on everything from handling a new born pup to teaching advanced field techniques.

This 128 page book presents a simplified, common sense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. It 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.

Author - Carolyn A. Krause - Publisher - Dogwise

What is it about? Tracking is something that comes naturally to each and every dog, no matter what age, what breed or what size. Teaching your dog to track is the perfect to way to spend time together, build your relationship, and challenge both of you mentally and physically. You can teach very young puppies to track even before they can start formal obedience training, and these positive methods work with adult dogs, too.??* Tracking is fun both you and your dog when you use these positive methods.?* Any age dog can be taught to track—6 week-old puppies on up to senior citizens.?* It improves fitness for both dog and owner!?* It is mentally stimulating for both of you.?* You’ll gain a new-found respect for just how smart your dog is.