Very Comprehensive, wanted more on health too

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	• How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves, Taking Advantage of Early Condtioned Learning Joan Bailey Swan Valley Press, 2008 - 210 pages average customer review:based on 24 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Must-read for bird dog owners

This book was one of two recommended to me by a member of the local NAVHDA chapter. Being a bird dog novice, I had contacted them for advice on how to condition my German Shorthaired Pointer for possible field work. It reads very well and makes a lot of sense, even if you are new to hunting breeds and the lingo of hunting sports. It emphasizes the importance of "conditioning" (as opposed to actual "training" which comes later) the puppy and young dog for its future job, and describes very clearly how to go about it. It also gives advice on what NOT to do to prevent having to retrain the dog later on.

Regardless of whether or not you want to hunt with your dog, I recommend this to anyone who is getting a gundog puppy. It is a lot of fun to strengthen your pup's instincts in a gentle way, and fascinating to watch your dog grow mentally before your very eyes.

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This is definetly a book for beginners!

This book is great for in-experienced first time bird dog owners. Especially if you have a puppy. I have a little lab and I noticed she would follow turkey scents and chase them in our yard ( I moved to TN). I knew she had that instinct and has now become my "bird dog". But, I had no idea where to start in how to train her. I looked on the web but only found partial information. This book puts it together for me nicely and even has a little informal schedule on where your dog should be (depending on how ready she/he is.) After a year, the author recommends a second book if you need to fine tune your bird dog.

I am currently training her in sections, i.e. she comes to the whistle blowing and has put it together with retrieving. And I am so proud of her. We make a game of it and have a good time!

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Very Comprehensive, wanted more on health too

Everything in this book is great, just wanted more information on health of dogs... but besides that I think this is the best book you could buy for a new versatile hunting puppy. Just a heads up, buy the book and read before you look for a puppy!!!

This one helped

Writen for the average dog owner who would like to hunt their dog. Concise and full of easy to implement tips and strategies, this is the book for thsoe of us who don't live in wide open spaces and have untold hours to dedicate to the new pup. The title is more than just a sales pitch, the author actually tells you how to let the pup train himself for the most part. Excellent reference for the newbie.

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An easy to read, step-by-step format that assists gun dog owners by providing proven methods emphasizing socialization, exposure and conditioning during the critical first 12 months of a dog's life. Over 130 photographs show the reader how to bring your pup along, using the easy, informal, time-tested methods. Now in the new, 4th edition, revised, this book continues to help hunters avoid making mistakes during the critical first months of a dog life, mistakes that could ruin an otherwise fine dog.

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