Description
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.
