Game Dog

The most efficient system to train retrievers for hunting upland birds and waterfowl--from the author of Water Dog. 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. "Wolters has produced a solid book that will be of great help to anyone training his retriever to work. He is an acknowledged master in the field and an excellent instructor."--Dog Fancy