Category: Hunting and Retrieving (Field Dogs)

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by; Martin Deeley; Paperback; 1990

Practical fieldwork and competition training from a master. Covers advanced gundog training to competition level, describes in detail alternative methods and techniques for improving the skills of both dog and handler, includes practical advice on taking part in formal shoots and competitions.

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by Joel Vance; Hardcover; 1997

In thirty-seven states and two provinces, bird hunting means only one bird: the quail. The dapper little bobwhite quail has mysterious powers of fascination. A true quail hunter thinks nothing of trudging uphill through fourteen miles of snake-infested briar thickets for a shot at a little brown bird that, on a good a day, may weight a half pound. Quail hunters will find this important new book equally fascinating. It is a fireside evening of bird hunting with a true quail fanatic, a gifted storyteller who has spent nearly thirty years chasing these little brown birds. But it is more than just a collection of hunting stories: Joel Vance's gently humorous narrative is deceptively dense with useful information about guns, dogs, clothing, techniques, conservation - and life. It is both a good read and a complete guide to bobwhite-quail hunting, a sport that for many American hunters goes beyond obsession.

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by Steve Copold; 1996

Coursing with many breeds--Whippets, Greyhounds, Afghans, Salukis, Borzoi, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhound, and others. Covers history of coursing, the quarry, structure of the coursing hound, safety and conditioning, selecting a coursing hound (breeds), night coursing, field emergencies, coursing terminology, great coursing hounds, more.

Migliorini; 1997
All-new, difinitive guide to AKC earthdog trials includes everything readers need to know to understand, take part in and fully enjoy the new game in town based on an old kind of dog work. Describes the earthdog's historical background, what is involved in earthdog trials, presents the official rules for all levels of competition and describes all the breeds eligible including temperament. Essential advice on selecting and caring for an earthdog before, during and after a trial. Owners of small terriers and Dachshunds will find a whole new world of fun and challenge.

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by; Joann Frier-Murza; Hardcover; 1996

Terriers and Dachshunds - earthdogs to the bone; history of earthdogs and individual studies of 29 breeds designed for earthdog work; artificial den trials around the world; selecting a breed and choosing a puppy; entering and exhibiting your novice or advanced dog; and the real thing - in the field. Four appendices give plans for hosting a trial and additional information.

Field Trials and Judging

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by; Charles Alington; Hardcover; 2000

Reprint of a 1929 book, with commentary by Susan Scales, 2000. Points out the principles of field trialing and judging, and why those principles were adopted. Covers: How trials are conducted; equity in judging; hard mouths; retrieving and delivery; control and natural ability; nose and scent; runners; pace, style and drive; handling in water and other tests; spaniel trials; what field trials have done.

Gundogs: Their Learning Chain: Second Edition

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by; Joe Irving; Hardcover; 1998

Shows how to train a dog for any type of shooting, following a series of basic lessons which form a special sequence or "learning chain." From buying a puppy to working it in the field, the author describes in detail how to adapt each stage of training to suit individual temperaments and all breeds of gundog - spaniel, Labrador, golden retriever, flat-coat, curly-coat, pointer, setter, and even the cross-bred.

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by; Richard A. Wolter; Hardcover; 1995

Training the hunter's retriever for upland birds and waterfowl. Have a skilled retriever by the time your dog is one year old. Includes how to choose a puppy - what to look for, where to find the best, the five critical periods of a dog's mental dvelopment, 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.

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by Richard A. Wolters; Hardcover; 1961

Written for the man with limited time and facilities who wants a gun dog fast and who wants to train it himself. Teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier, shows the complete procedure step by step in pictures, so you can see what to expect of your dog, and what your dog expects of you. SEE how to do it!!

Gundog Sense and Sensibility

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by Wilson Stephens; Hardcover; 2001

What to do and how to do it. Understanding how the dog's mind works: instead of speech, scent, eyes, etc., the canine mind, and then In Practice: forms of restraint, whistling, game and gun, crime and punishment, rest and recreation, exercise, and much more.

Gundog Training

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by Keith Erlandson; Hardcover; 1994

Author is a gamekeeper and gundog trainer mainly with spaniels. There are chapters on breeds, choice of puppy, pre-training, and all phases of training including equipment, obedience training, water work and advanced training, shooting days, field trials, good mouths and bad, and the wildfowler's dog.

by; Bill Tarrant; 1996
New strategies from today's top trainers! Tarrant introduces the top twenty trainers in North America, explains how they got where they are today and shares some of the secret tips and techniques that keep them and the dogs they train on top. The trainers included in this volume build on the dog's natural hunting instincts, using positive, up-beat and fun training techniques that can be applied to all types of hunting dogs for upland game and waterfowl hunting.

by; Joan Bailey; Paperback; 1991
How to socialize, expose and condition your gun dog during the first 12 months of life. Takes advantage of the special learning opportunities during puppy hood. This is a customer favorite. Get your puppy off to a good start!

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by; Michael Gould; Paperback; 1998

Training the Labrador Retriever as an all-around sporting dog. Training technique is called "influence handling" and works on principles of trust, love, and partnership, avoiding harsh discipline and electric shock collars. *Book is NOT designed to help prepare you or your dog for tests or trials, just to be a good shooting dog. Contents include: What the Heck is a Shooting Dog, Anyway? Birds; Habitat; The World Above the Trial Ground; Breeding and Conformation; Starting Your Puppy; The Pyramid; Camas (Influence Handling); Introduction to the Gun; Formal Obedience; Marking and Field Work; Using Cover; Table Work & Force Breaking; Handing; Dancing Labradors; Holding up Your End of the Stick. Mostly Black & white photos, center section of color plates.

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by; Arthur Beaman; 1994
A guide through the past, present, and future of the sport of lure coursing! You'll learn how coursing developed in response to the needs of hounds and their owners, learn what breeds are eligible to compete, the rules and regulations governing all aspects of lure coursing, how to get started and condition sighthounds and administer first aid if necessary. Also gives the history of the American Sighthound Field Association, lure coursing in Canada, and personal experiences in coursing. Many photos and drawings.

by; James Spencer; 1995
An excellant overview of popular American Pointers. Outlines their general disposition and main characteristics. Helps you choose between the breeds and get the dog that's right for you. Gets you started right with basic training for your puppy. Advice on how to pick breeders and trainers, how to care for your dog and see to his needs and enjoyment.

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by Steven Mulak; Hardcover; 1995

How to train, nurture, and appreciate your bird dog. This is no ordinary dog-training book, but a dog-training book for ordinary people. This book is for people who make pets out of their bird dogs! The result of 30 years of trying to make the perfect pointing dog, this book treats dogs as individuals to be trained according to the individual needs of their owners. Covers field training fundamentals, ten lessons our dogs teach us, how to personalize your training, how bloodlines, training and experience combine to form the complete bird dog, proper care and maintenance of the hunting dog, and how to live with your dog the other ten months of the year.

Problem Gun Dogs: How to Identify and Correct Their Faults

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by; Bill Tarrant; Paperback; 2002

A perfectly trained dog is that dog with only those problems you'll put up with. Almost every gun dog has - to some degree - one problem or another. Dog problems must be solved - they can't just be forgotten. Bill addresses the problems of Bird Dogs, Retrievers, and Flushing Spaniels, including the English Cocker Spaniel. He trains and corrects problems with humane methods.

QUALIFY! A Guide to Successful Handling in AKC Pointing Breed Hunting Tests

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Mark Powell; Paperback; 1995

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First book devoted exclusively to handling a pointing breed dog in the AKC hunting test or field events. Everything you need to know about the AKC pointing breed hunt test program, the right attire and equipment, hunting test rules, regulations & etiquette, handling techniques acceptable to any judge, how to avoid disqualifying handler errors.

Clarice Rutherford and Cherylon Loveland; Paperback; 1998
A program of basic training for turning young retrievers into efficient and enthusiastic workers. Provides a step-by-step teaching schedule that correlates to a dog's mental and physical development. Learn socialization and obedience training techniques, retrieving commands, correct field training and yardwork practice, and what equipment to use--all an owner needs to know to produce a cooperative house pet and a reliable hunting companion.

by; Bill Tarrant; Hardcover; 1999
Former Field & Stream gun dog columnist Bill Tarrant was widely recognized as an expert in humane gun dog training. Now you can benefit from his years of experience. Covering the basics of training all types of retrievers - from using a dog's pack instinct and need to bond to your advantage, to the ins and outs of choosing a puppy, to "tinkling and dumping", whistle training, hand signals, fetching, and more, this book will get you on your way to becoming a master trainer yourself.

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by; Pamela Kadlec; Paperback; 2002

At last, a book designed for training the hunting spaniel! Spaniels differ in temperament from Labrador Retrievers and require gentler techniques to train them. Start your pup's hunting life off right with all the things your "Puppy Must" learn before six months of age. Learn how to get results training your spaniel for non-slip retriever work using common sense methods. Achieve amazing results with your pup through positive reinforcement and clicker training. Forget about time-lines and schedules. You and your puppy progress at your own rate. Find everything from puppy kindergarten to the conditioned retrieve to make your spaniel a reliable hunting companion and/or hunt test competitor. Features the Boykin Spaniel.

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by; James Spenser; Paperback; 2001

Nothing in a retriever's genes inclines him to do blind retrieves. We must drill it into the dog until it becomes a conditioned response. In this book, Spencer has compiled an extensive collection of drills that have, for the most part, been developed by professional field trial trainers and spread by word of mouth. Now, for the first time, they are available in book form for use by amateurs and professionals alike. Each drill is diagrammed, plus Spencer carefully explains the purpose, prerequisites, necessary equipment, and pitfalls to avoid.

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by; James Spenser; Paperback; 2001

A comprehensive collection of drills compiled into book form - techniques that formerly have been spread primarily by word of mouth. Throughout Spencer keeps in mind the limitations under which most amateurs train. Each drill is diagrammed with a careful explanation of the purpose, prerequisites, necessary equipment and pitfalls to avoid. The exercises are limited to field work and oriented to amateurs training their own dogs for hunting or hunt tests. Only you can turn them into drills - by running your dog through them repetitively. This book is a supplement to a complete training manual. It focuses on how to set up effective drills and why you should use them.

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by; James B. Spencer; Paperback 1997
Now you and your dog can do better in field trials, working certificate tests, and in actual hunting! Understand the environmental factors that may affect a dog's performance, get training and handling tips from a respected retriever trainer and hunting test judge.

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Sigbot Winterhelt & Edward Bailey; Paperback; 1979
One of our most popular hunting dog book - emphasis on early training to make the most of critical periods. Step by step methods. Author is hunting dog editor for Outdoor Life magazine.

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by; Paul Long; Paperback; 1985
Here's an older book that we were able to get again. Sage guidance from a master dog trainer in simple question and answer format. Deals with the questions most asked by both professional and amateur trainers.

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by; James Spencer;  Hardcover; 1991
The amateur can develop greater rapport with his/her dog, has more time-per-dog for training, feels no pressure from owners to keep up a training schedule, and even has better access to the training grounds best suited to the initial stages of training. And most amateurs use kinder, gentler ways of training. After all, this is fun (!!) and the dog is your best buddy! So train your own dog to hunt the marshes and meadows using Jim Spencer's tried and true methods.

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by; D.L. & Ann Walters; Hardcover; 1979
Here is the book hunter-retriever customers have been asking for! Whether you're training for serious field trial competition or you just want a first class hunting dog, you'll find this invaluable. Create good habits and prevent bad ones. Step-by-step instructions with clear photos and diagrams.

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by; David Hudson; Hardback; 2001

Written for the Labrador owner whose dog is a family pet and also a working gundog. It guides the owner through all stages of training the dog so that the standard of field performance required can be achieved, whether it be working the dog several days a week or once or twice a season. The book also includes chapters on buying, rearing and working Labradors.

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by; Thomas Quinn; Hardcover; 1983
Training, care, and handling of retrievers for hunting and field trials. Contents includes: selection of a dog, training and gear, Derby training, force-fetch training and steadying, more Derby training, hunting and the qualifying stake, blinds and line running, hunting versus trialing, training for advanced competition, health and general care, and more. Extensively illustrated with black & white photos, line drawings, and a large group of full color paintings by author Thomas Quinn, of dogs and gamebirds.

Water Dog

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by; Richard Wolters; Hardcover; 1964
Written for the person with limited time who wants to train a working retriever fast and by himself. Includes new scientific information on the mental development of the dog, and covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog. Step-by-step training procedures are covered in photographs, covers what to expect from your dog and what your dog can expect of you! Easy to read, user-friendly!

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