Game Dog: The Hunter's Retriever for Upland Birds and Waterfowl

Dutton Books, 1987. Hardcover. Like New/Fine. 20x20x20. 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. It is not an exaggeration to say that Wolters’ books are akin to “founding documents” in the estimation of many modern gun-dog enthusiasts. His most widely read book is Water Dog (1964), which is likely the most popular book about training a good hunting retriever ever written." Uncommon in this condition.