Training the Working Spaniel

Training the Working Spaniel

by Janet Menzies
Training the Working Spaniel

Training the Working Spaniel

by Janet Menzies

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Overview

Training the Working Spaniel makes it simple for anyone to train their gundog, no matter what facilities are available. The book contains chapters on training the urban gundog; how to keep a working dog in a family home; and introducing first-timers to working their spaniel in a variety of shooting situations. The author takes the reader, whether novice or experienced, all the way from teaching the pup to hup to competing in field trials at the highest levels. The book covers everything from the first lessons in sitting and staying, to working on live game. It then covers advanced work in the field, rough shooting, picking-up, and training as a peg dog. The final part of the book introduces the reader to elite spaniel work in field trials as well as giving guidance on breeding your own dogs. With unique access to the most successful spaniel trainers, the author brings exclusive tips from the top that can be used by any beginner.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781846891267
Publisher: Quiller
Publication date: 04/17/2010
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 224
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Janet Menzies is a professional author and journalist who breeds, trains and works cocker spaniels. She is a gundog and shooting correspondent for The Field magazine and writes about gundog training for the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). She has had success with five Field Trial Champions, the majority of which she bred herself. The best known is FTCh Gournaycourt Ginger, one of the most consistent cockers of recent years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction: Meet the Guinea-pups

Part One: Training your Spaniel from Puppy to Eighteen Months

1. First Principles
2. Early Learning
3. Puppy Assessment
4. How to Hunt
5. The Right Road to Retrieving
6. Ready, Steady, Steadiness
7. Dog About Town
8. Putting it All Together

Part Two: Training and Working your Young Dog in the Field

9. Rough Shooting with No Rough Shooting
10. Picking-up Without Tears
11. Beating But Not Beaten
12. Paw Perfect on the Peg
13. Facing up to a Field Trial
14. Buying or Breeding the Next Dog

Appendix 1: Other Spaniel Breeds
Appendix 2: Glossary
Appendix 3: Useful Contacts

Index
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