Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #126528 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-19
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Synopsis
Completely revised and updated, this superb volume provides sage advice from one of the world's most respected dog trainers. With a simple question-and-answer format, it provides expert information on the most commonly asked questions: Should I train my dog myself? Do I need to use a whistle? How do I stop my dog from barking at night? What to do if my dog points at a bird but won't retrieve it? And many more. Every answer is packed with good sense and enhanced by subtle humour. This is a must-have book for anyone planning on training their own hunting dog.

Customer Reviews

Some of the training techniques left me cold
This is quite an old American book and I found some of the training techniques totally un-acceptable for this day & age. The thought of tying live quarry to empty plastic bottles to prevent them flying or using a lighted cigar or cigarette on the puppies nose if they damage game during the retrieve leaves me cold. It's not worth 1 star and the book is now in the dustbin where it belongs.

easy to follow..written for average first time trainer
Easy to follow. Made sense. Ten month dog doing more than 11 year veteran..its a must read for all first time and even veteran dog owners. Every breeder should give one with every pup.

A good book for newcomers to the sport
This paperback book by Paul Long is a gem for newcomers to the task of training a working setter/pointer. It was recommended to me years ago by some "old-timers" who knew I would be depressed and daunted by a weighty tome. It is not difficult to read or follow, and provides necessary basics. This book provides a good training foundation, and is one not to be missed.