Publisher's Synopsis
When it comes to the training methods that are used today to develop a pointing dog - we've come a long way, baby! With many good videos, books, and seminars offered on the subject, there are diverse options for the average dog owner to choose from. But there is no one canned method guaranteed to do the job and do it well. Plain and simple - some methods are better than others.
So which one is right for you? This book tells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commands. Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrieving. Preventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hard mouth, short stopping.