Retriever training for spaniels: Working with soft-tempered, hard-headed, intelligent dogs

by Pamela Owen Kadlec

At last, a book designed for training the hunting spaniel! Spaniels differ in temperament from Labrador Retrievers and require gentler techniques to train them. Start your pup's hunting life off right with all the things your "Puppy Must" learn before six months of age. Learn how to get results training your spaniel for non-slip retriever work using common sense methods. Achieve amazing results with your pup through positive reinforcement and clicker training. Forget about time-lines and schedules. You and your puppy progress at your own rate. Find everything from puppy kindergarten to the conditioned retrieve to make your spaniel a reliable hunting companion and/or hunt test competitor. Features the Boykin Spaniel.

147 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[surfurbian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough and detailed breakdown of the training process. There were a few spots where sequencing wasn’t quite clear but overall and useful book.