Synopses & Reviews
Cocker and English Springer Spaniels as well as Irish Water, Clumber, Sussex, Welsh Springer, Field, and Brittany Everything from training the puppy to field trials
Training the Working Spaniel makes it simple for anyone to train a gundog, no matter what facilities are available. From training the urban gundog; how to keep a working dog in a family home; and introducing first-timers to working a spaniel in a variety of shooting situations, the author takes the reader to competing in field trials at the highest levels. Advanced work in the field, rough shooting, picking-up, and training as a peg dog are also covered. The final part of the book introduces the reader to elite spaniel work in field trials as well as guidance on breeding your own dogs.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Training the Working Spaniel makes it simple for anyone to train their working springer or cocker spaniel, whether beginner or more experienced owner. This book starts from early obedience training all the way to competing in working tests and field trials.
Those with more experience will appreciate the detailed advice on advanced work in the field, rough shooting, picking-up, and training as a peg dog. While first-timers will find plenty of help on how to keep a working dog in a family home, as well as introducing their spaniel to a variety of shooting situations.
Reflecting the huge popularity of the cockers, the author gives plenty of advice aimed specifically at cockers as well as springers. There is also information on the lesser-known spaniel breeds including Irish Water spaniels, Clumbers, Field spaniels, Sussex spaniels, Welsh springers and Brittany Spaniels
With unique access to the most successful spaniel trainers, the author brings exclusive tips from the top that can be used by any beginner. The book contains information on modern training in urban environments as well as insights into elite spaniel work and gives guidance on breeding your own spaniels.