Training Retreivers and Spaniels to Hunt 'em Up!

By Joe Arnette

Book Overview

Training a high-quality flushing dog has little to do with intuition and everything to do with well-practiced know-how. The authors share their collective wisdom on training retrievers and spaniels, aiming to end the adage that nonprofessionals can't train dogs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892724501
• ISBN13: 9780892724505
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Down East Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

How to successfully train Retrievers and Spaniels

In Hunt 'Em Up!, authors, hunters and dog trainers Joe Arnett and George Hickox draw upon their many years of gun-dog training to collaborate to show even the most novice hunter how to successfully train their Retrievers and Spaniel to become effective bird dogs and hunting companions. Clear, step-by-step training "tips, tricks and techniques" are laid out in thoroughly user-friendly fashion. If you are a hunter and would like to have your canine companion become a part of your hunting experience, then begin with a thorough reading of Hunt 'Em Up!

Ruff, ruff!....(Great Book!)

After having read over twenty books on the subject of dog training/handling, I place this one at the top!Not only does this book guide you step-by-step through the early stages of training a dog (referred to as the "Show Pup" stage), it guides you to a finished/polished hunting dog as well.What particularly appeals to me is the method of training. It is thorough, easy to understand, and if followed correctly will result in a "tail wagging" confident, bold hunting dog.I have had the opportunity to attend a training session with the co-author, George Hickox and found that the book correlates quite closely with his class material. The wealth of knowledge obtained from this book is comprised of a lifetime of training.I am currently teaching a 9-month old Lab following the books outline. I am extremely pleased with how well my dog is learning while maintaining her style and utilizing the instincts she was born with.I wish everyone the very best in your training.Regards,Ron