Master the art of spaniel training with a practical, time‑tested guide
This classic manual offers clear methods for teaching a spaniel to work in the field, retrieve reliably, and stay responsive to the hunter’s commands. It covers selecting the right dog, shaping basic behaviors, and refining advanced skills to suit upland and marsh shooting in varied conditions. Written for serious shooters and beginners alike, the book emphasizes steady, humane training and dependable result over flashy tricks.
You’ll learn how to manage a lively spaniel in real hunting situations, from quiet daily lessons to long days afield. The guidance blends practical steps with dog‑driven understanding, showing how to keep the dog within range, train it to retrieve on land and water, and develop reliable obedience from puppy to proficient companion. The text also addresses common problems, like gunshyness, and offers strategies to foster steady performance under pressure.
- Methods for foundational obedience, ranging, and reliable retrieves
- Techniques for water work, ball-and-woodway drills, and on‑field signaling
- Strategies to prevent issues like running ahead or gunshyness
- Guidance on selecting and caring for spaniels, including breed variations and standards
Ideal for readers of field sports and dog training, this edition provides a steady path from first lessons to confident field performance.