Find and train the perfect hunting dog with this expansive reference book. For centuries, man has hunted with dogs. Today there are dozens of purposefully bred sports dogs to choose from. The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book delves into the various breeds that exist, offering information on their temperaments, skills, and looks. Included in The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book is advice on: Choosing the perfect hunting dog Caring for your dog’s health Training you dog Fun games to play with your dog The best hunting strategies With more than sixty breeds of hunting dogs to choose from, there is bound to be the perfect match for you and your hunting style. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The perfect book for both beginning and experienced bird dog trainers.
Hunting Success Begins Here! In Tom Dokken's Retriever Training, America's leading trainer helps you channel your hunting dog's huge ambition so he works for you, the way you want, and does so happily.
From pointers to drahthaars, from English springers to Boykin spaniels, from Labrador retrievers to curly-coated retrievers, Gun Dog Breeds gives an unbiased, comprehensive, and entertaining look at the wealth of dogs available to the ...
A guide about the most popular hound dog breeds.
This comprehensive guide is perfect for dog-loving kids, and an excellent reference for families who are who are bringing home their first four-legged family member.
This is a revised and expanded second edition.
Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs.
152 THE RETRIEVING DUMMY An important implement in teaching your bird dog to fetch is the retrieving dummy. Commercially available in various types and sizes, dummies look like smaller versions of the boat fenders seamen use to protect ...
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The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education.