Retriever training for spaniel book

I have a read a few books now on training hunting dogs. How to train springer spaniel puppies by louise lawson. Find out more about the happy puppy handbook on amazon here. We specialize in training your spaniel for what it was bred for, which is to quest game, produce it and retrieve it. The labrador retriever, the golden retriever, and the chesapeake bay retriever are the bigthree dog breeds of the waterfowling world, but theyre far from being the only ones capable of performing successfully in the wet stuff. Fit your puppy with a collar as soon as you get him home. This book is for the boykin and other spaniel owners who are looking for specific information on training their dog in nonslip retriever work. Buy gun dog training spaniels and retrievers gun dog training by kenneth c. Springer spaniel training why they arent problem dogs. The author of many books including why dogs do that, the orvis book of dogs, and the tattered autumn sky, tom davis lives in green bay, wisconsin. Takes the reader from puppy selection through the first year of training their puppy for the field. Stick to the training schematic and dont skip steps. In tom dokkens retriever training, americas leading trainer helps you channel. He was vacationing in montana, and a mutual friend had suggested that we get to know each other.

This book, first published in 1952, is now up to its sixteenth edition it must be doing something right. Obeys commands on and off leash retrieves birds to hand. He has written a number of books on gundog training including training spaniels 1853104191 and gundogs. English springer spaniel training english springer spaniel training can be quite enjoyable because they are attentive, enjoy working, and are quick learners, so you will should enjoy the experience of training.

From potty training to socialization and from biting to recall, pippa covers every aspect of preparing for, and raising a new puppy. Hunting dog training books the best source for hunting dog training books at the. Learn about your dogs natural behavior instincts, and learn how to change and correct some of them. Start your pups hunting life off right with all the things your puppy must learn before six months of age. If you have any comments or requests, please feel free to email me at the. Establishing rules early along with consistent enforcement will put you and your springer on the right path to an obedient dog. We are not trainers that specialize in retriever games. After using the timetested methods in tom dokkens retriever training, youll have a reliable retriever that. Although not aimed specifically at spaniels it gains a place in my top five best spaniel training books as it does contain a great deal of spaniel related information and advice. To a degree this is true but not because springers are difficult, it is because when training a springer or working cocker correctly, you have to teach it to do twice as much as a retriever. I have been looking for something that focuses on retriever training for spaniels who really have a much softer psyche than labs. As an example, i have the sound beginnings dvd, i have the hillmann puppy dvd on order, i have read milners books, i have started reading smartwork vol. Gundog training spaniels and retrievers kenneth roebuck.

The link to the retriever training forum is in the left hand pane under discussion forum. Some retriever training with my black lab cash, long memory retrieves, heal work, then taking straight lines out to 1 of 3 dummys. In its native united states, the american cocker spaniel was ranked the 23rdmost popular breed according to registration statistics of the akc in 2009, a decrease in popularity since 1999, when it was ranked th. This book takes you through training your dog to be a hunting dog. A complete guide to raising, training, and caring for your golden everything series by bielakiewicz, gerilyn j. In terms of height shoulder to paw pads, the springer spaniel is a tall dog, standing between 19 to 20 inches high. At last, a book designed for training the hunting spaniel.

There are many great books on training your spaniel to flush and tons of them on training retrievers, but none that addresses the temperament of the spaniel. A collar is an essential training tool, so getting your springer spaniel used to wearing one when he is young will make later training much easier. In this article we will explain how labrador retriever training is done alone. Training flushing spaniels the american way by james spencer image. Spaniels differ in temperament from labrador retrievers and require gentler techniques to train them. Golden cocker retriever book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. Written by a professional dog whisperer and dog owner, the golden cocker retriever c. Learn about your breed of dog as a puppy and as an adult. Daniel the golden retriever is a conformation grand champion and a versatile performance dog. Buy online with confidence when you order discount retriever hunting dog supplies, canine training equipment, k9 accessories, and training products for your gun dog, bird dog, or working retriever. With over forty drills and a section of best training practices and principles, building a retriever. Pippas latest book, the labrador handbook was published at the end of 2015. For 25 years, the american cocker spaniel was the most popular dog in america.

Training retrievers for marshes and meadows, also written by james spencer, is a great book for the allaround field dog. On our webpage you can read more about the book, gun dog training with. Getting our pups back into shape watch the heat in the summer tune ups afterbefore duck season. It starts out from when you actually get your puppy with basic obedience and continues on to building a foundation for field work. We can help you achieve your goals with your spaniel.

The springer spaniel can weigh anywhere from 40 to 50 pounds in adulthood. The most important thing to know is to start training your dog early. Springador your complete guide to the labrador springer. Your online purchase is protected through secure server ordering. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs. Boykin spaniel society photograph submission policy. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs kadlec, pamela owen on. Gundog training spaniels and retrievers by ken roebuck is well worth consideration by a new dog owner who is facing up to training a springer spaniel, a labrador retriever or one of the other flushing and fetching breeds. Good informaton on care and training of mans best friend. A nonslip retriever is one that stays in place when the bird is shot and doesnt fetch until commanded to do so he doesnt slip his lead. Welcome to, the homepage hosting the retriever training forum. Spangold retriever dog breed facts and information wag. I have read repeatedly that you cant train a boykin like a. Moray firth spaniel and retriever club posts facebook.

Tom dokkens retriever training book gun dog supply. Gun dog training spaniels and retrievers gun dog training. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs 9780971710306 by kadlec, pamela owen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. If you have a spaniel even if you dont want it as a working dog its a fantastic read. Im getting a springer spaniel pup in a couple months, and i plan on using most of toms methods. The first gun dog book devoted exclusively to the flushing breeds. To find a training class, visit your local akc club. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You can have fun raising your golden retriever puppy and dog and it will be much easier when you read this helpful book on teaching and training your golden retriever. In tom dokkens retriever training, one of americas leading trainers helps you channel your hunting dogs huge ambition so he works for you, the way you want, and does so happily. A must have book for the beginner or the life long pet lover.

In order to understand the history of the spangold retriever, one can study the origins of his parent breeds in order to better understand the hybrid breed. Its much easier to train a puppy than a fullgrown dog. This site will continually evolve to better meet the needs of the retriever trainer. Foreword there is a boykin spaniel named pistol sitting at my feet, staring at me with liquid eyes, who owes a lot to bob milner. Learn how canine good citizen helped set him up for success. Where hrch uh curlee gurlee won her 3rd national open championship. It is often said that labradors are easier to train than springer spaniels. All retriever trainers would like to be able to train their dogs whenever they could on the best grounds possible and with an experienced crew of helpers, including fellow trainers. Joe irving has been training gundogs since acquiring his first springer spaniel in 1963. The 10minute retriever by john and amy dahl, reflects the authors beliefs that daily tenminute training sessions best suit a retrievers attention span and lead to rapid learning. Understanding and training your golden retriever dog. In addition to my 2 year old springer i am now going to get an english cocker spaniel.

While he is not a rare hybrid, little is known about his exact origins. The complete springer spaniel training series covers all the aspects of training a puppy to a polished shooting companion whether a peg dog or. Tighten the collar so that you can slip two fingers between. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs by pamela owen kadlec is a highly practical, user friendly guide to the art and science of teaching spaniels to be effective retrievers and gun dogs, with special emphasis on the boykin spaniel. Spencer a comprehensive collection of marking drills. Hunting a short ditch with my springer spaniel cully. A positivetraining approach to housetraining dogs of all ages, from puppies to senior dogs, charlotte schwartzs housetraining your dog guarantees to get puppies trained in a hurry and to solve ongoing or newly occurring potty issues with older dogs. Mike lardys total retriever training book and dvd we use alot of his methods when training our dogs for hrc. Working with softtempered, hardheaded, intelligent dogs by pamela owen kadlec 20020503 paperback 1830. English springer spaniel training book new dog times. Training a spaniel is different from training a labrador retriever. The labrador retriever can weigh anywhere from 55 to 80 pounds in adulthood. I am reading the book but occasionally need a visual. Retriever training for spaniels chapter 1 overview.