British Training for American Retrievers

by Vic Barlow

There has long been a disconnect between the retriever training methods in the United Kingdom and in North America. British Retriever Trials are primarily a test of the dog's skill as a game finder, while American Field Trials are a test of the handling techniques of the owner. The Brits teach their dogs to find every bird, while American handlers are training for an event in which tracking cripples plays no part. The British manner, for many American...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572235977
• ISBN13: 9781572235977
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

I have no knowledge for retriever training. I was looking for a book to give me basic knowledge in an easy way without the stupid philosphy of having to hurt a dog for it to learn. If this is what you are looking for THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! Mr. Barlow explains in detail with very good examples how to train your dog to become a great retriever. He also explains how to train your dog to do some other things besides retrieving which I found very helpful. Something that I really enjoyed from this book was that Mr. Barlow has a similar way to view dogs as Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer). I think that the combination of Mr. Barlow as an experienced dog tranier and his similar views of Cesar make this an EXCELENT choice for teaching your dog to retrieve. 2 Thumbs up!

British training method

Mr Barlow presents his training method in a very well organized and insightful way that makes training much less stressful for owners and dogs alike. Its all about the dog. The anecedotes he shares are hilarious and makes you feel that you're not the only knucklehead trying to train a dog. Follow this method and you will save a lot of money by not buying all the "Dog training toys." One of his key instruments is a rock! You'll girly giggle when you see how simple "the rock" works.

A-1 Training Book

This is a great book on retriever training. I began with the Richard Wolters training books and found this book when my lab was about 11 weeks old. Both training methods run along the same lines and I would recommend both in training. The only hangup is that it takes only a few nights to read the books but seeing the progress in your dog is slow. BE PATIENT!!! When looking back your dog will be right on track. Good luck.

A Book For Any Dog Owner

I own a dozen different dog traning books and this is easily the most readable and helpful by far.In contrast to the usual dry how-to books one usually finds for dog training this book reads quickly and painlessly for the new dog owner because of his hilarious personal anecdotes and often self deprecating humor.There is something in this book for everyone from the serious retriever trainer to the non-hunting dog owner.The biggest surprise is the fact that he gives you his e-mail address and yes he has already answered me back with a response to my training questions.I would give it the highest recommendation for the reader who desires a steady,well-mannered hunting companion who can also be a pleasure for the entire family.