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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100525939423

ISBN-139780525939429

eBay Product ID (ePID)914217

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleGame Dog : Second Revised Edition

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPersonal & Practical Guides, Hunting, Dogs / Training, Dogs / General

Publication Year1995

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenrePets, Reference, Sports & Recreation

AuthorRichard A. Wolters

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN95-192278

Dewey Edition20

ReviewsPraise for Richard A. Wolters and his books: "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 on Game Dog " Gun Dog is one of the most valuable, probably THE most valuable, training tools the average amateur could have." - Sports Afield " Water Dog is a classic - definitely the place to start with your new retriever." -David G. Meisner, Editor and Publisher, Gun Dog magazine "Anyone who wants to try turning his dog into a well-mannered retriever will do well with Water Dog ." - The New York Times "The most popular method ever. Because it works and it's easy!" - Field & Stream on Family Dog, Praise for Richard A. Wolters "The most popular method ever. Because it works and it's easy!"-- Field & Stream on Family Dog " Gun Dog is one of the most valuable, probably THE most valuable, training tools the average amateur could have."-- Sports Afield " Water Dog is a classic--definitely the place to start with your new retriever."--David G. Meisner, Editor and Publisher, Gun Dog magazine "Anyone who wants to try turning his dog into a well-mannered retriever will do well with Water Dog ."-- The New York Times "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 on Game Dog

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Grade ToUP

Dewey Decimal636.7/52

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThe 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, The most efficient dog training book for retrievers 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

LC Classification NumberSF429.R4W597 1995