Training The Working Spaniel

Covers 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.

Written by a leading gundog trainer, this book explains to the novice trainer what is to be done step-by-step and, just as importantly, explains how to obviate defects of behaviour in the dogs and remedy them when they occur. The general care of spaniels from infancy to maturity is dealt with throughout and advice is also given on breeding. The first working season is covered and the techniques employed in field trials are described.

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

Do you have a gun dog and want to have a great time working with your dog and perhaps enter a field trial? Do you want to find a training method where your dog has just as much fun as you do? Do you want to learn how to combine reward based training and field trial training? If so, this is the book for you. Retrieving for All Occasions is an accessible and inspiring book about how you can use the reward based training philosophy in your gun dog training. The book describes an approach to gun dog training that will challenge you to try something new – if you have the desire and will to do so. This book includes over 100 exercises to train a talented spaniel or retriever. The exercises are for introductory field trial classes for spaniels and retrievers, but this book is also useful for those who have pointers or setters and want to train them for gun dog work.

This is the first gun dog book devoted exclusively to the flushing breeds and also covers training retrievers for upland game work. Roebuck gives step-by-step instructions on how your own dog can help improve the hunt.

"Natalia's love of this breed is easy to see as she compiles her experience and research into this handy guide. Perfect for a lover of the breed." DOGS MONTHLY MAGAZINEFinally, here is a one-of-a-kind book, BLACK&WHITE EDITION, that tells you everything about English cocker spaniels. Aimed at both the perspective puppy parents and the true lovers of the breed, "Perfect cocker spaniel" is the result of thirty years of acquired knowledge and personal experience of living and raising dogs, including the English cocker. The breed became the author's choice over a decade ago. Since then all her efforts have been channelled into studying, observing and learning everything she possibly could about these merry little dogs, so that she could give her spaniels the best life and share tips and advice with anyone interested in the breed. This is the only book on English cocker spaniels you will ever need as a reference guide. The encyclopaedic yet very personal tome consists of two parts, theory and practical. The comprehensive theory covers the history and characteristics of the breed, provides expert advice on nutrition, breed specific diet, in-depth information on grooming and the art of hand-stripping, health, first aid and preventative care, behaviour, training and more. The practical part fully prepares you for finding, raising and living with your English cocker puppy month by month to ensure that your chubby little guy becomes the most perfect spaniel you've ever dreamed of! The book is accompanied by beautiful black and white photos and illustrations, a list of references on the latest evidence-based research as well as further reading titles to benefit anyone interested in canine health, psychology and nutrition.This is a straight-talking guide written for the love of the English cocker - for the most caring parents and the happiest pups.

The Cocker Spaniel covers every aspect of cockers, from the history of the breed to healthcare and problem-solving guides. Drawing on more than a quarter of a century's experience with cockers, Janet takes you on an invaluable journey from the moment your puppy arrives home to the day that you start enjoying sports and activities together.

This is a unique field dog training program and guide for hunters, field trial enthusiasts, and dog owners preparing their dogs for hunt tests who reside cities and towns. This step-by-step book helps the urban trainer, constrained by the city environment, to turn an untrained puppy into a highly polished hunting retriever. It offers an extremely unique and detailed program for obedience training in addition to a solid approach for field training. The book contains color photographs of dogs in action, and drawings designed to assist the novice or experienced dog trainer with field exercises. It identifies training locations in and around cities, how to schedule dog training sessions, house training techniques, urban socialization approaches, how to find flushing dog clubs, exercises and drills for indoor training during inclement weather, how to select professional trainers, valuable insight as to how flushing dog hunting tests and field trials are run, and superb handling guidance for

Discover a step by step method that will help you train your English Cocker Spaniel to perfection.*** WARNING: This book is a general training book in which you will find many tips to educate and understand your dog but also ideas of games and activities to spend time with him. In the first part of the book, we tell you more about your favorite breeds (history, types, physical specificities, character). Nevertheless, this book will not provide breed-specific educational advices, only the general practices that work with all dogs. ***On the program: - Understanding him: body language, growling, dog fights, jealousy, stealing, and digging.- Basic commands: sitting, lying down, staying still, coming back, and walking to heel.- Socializing: cleanliness, commanding not to bark, not to jump on people, going to the basket, staying home alone, and socialization.- Tricks: retrieving, bowing, saying "hello," giving a kiss, touching, rolling over, crawling, walking backwards, collecting items, tidying up toys, opening and closing doors, and play dead.- Playing with your dog: games and education, playing time, dangerous toys, choosing the right toys, playing hide and seek, and games for children and dogs.- Dog sports: agility, flyball, dog scooter, dog jumping, canicross, heelwork to music.