Synopses & Reviews
A welcome departure from the prevailing methods of hunting-dog training, this guide explores more humane, spiritual, and effective Labrador retriever training techniques. Hunters are led from the beginning—selecting a puppy for athleticism, “birdyness,” conformation, intelligence, and personality—to understanding factors such as habitat, terrain, scenting conditions, and bird behavior. The end result is a happy, powerful, poised, and enthusiastic gun dog that can handle any challenge, including quail, grouse, doves, geese, ducks, and even wild turkeys.
About the Author
Mike Gould is known worldwide for his thoughtful and innovative dog training methods. He has been featured in
Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Retriever Journal, and
Pointing Dog Journal. He lives in Kamiah, Idaho.
Bill Tarrant is the author of 12 books about dog training and was the gun dog columnist for
Field & Stream. His book
The Magic of Dogs was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.