Publisher's Synopsis
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
