Game Dog: Second Revised Edition (Revised)

Title: Game Dog: Second Revised Edition (Revised)
Author: Richard A Wolters
ISBN: 9780525939429
Publisher: Dutton
Published: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Edition: 2nd
Number of Pages: 208
Condition Note: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description: 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