Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training

By John R. Falk

Book Overview

This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens. A useful chapter on the services and guidance offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions is also included.

The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training covers all pointing and flushing breeds, and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment. In addition, the helpful appendices list recommended books and periodicals, other literature, breed registries, organizations, and suppliers of equipment and accessories to help bird dog owners with all of their training needs.Complete with dozens of instructional photographs throughout, The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training is a gem of a book that any serious new or veteran owner or trainer of bird dogs should get their hands on.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592288553
• ISBN13: 9781592288557
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good Book for new or potential Dog Owners

This book is a great beginning book for helping you to decide what breed of Bird Dog you would like to purchase. It covers the basics of several of the top Bird Dog breeds and includes training for the puppies and life after purchase. Please read this book to help you decided if you are unsure of what breed of bird dog you want to purchase.

Best So Far

I was looking for a somthing to help me train my dog when i saw this book. I read it cover to cover and didn't need it again. It was very helpful. It shows almost every single thing that you need to know how to train your Labradore Retreiver.(gun dog)