RETRIEVER PUPS: THE FORMATIVE FIRST YEAR. By Bill Tarrant.

RETRIEVER PUPS: THE FORMATIVE FIRST YEAR. By Bill Tarrant.

TRAINING THE RETRIEVER: A MANUAL. By J.A. Kersley.

TRAINING THE RETRIEVER: A MANUAL. By J.A. Kersley.

GUNDOG SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. By Wilson Stephens.

(1982) 1984 reprint. 8vo (138 x 222mm). Pp224. B/w sketches by Mary Beattie Scott. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

One of the most sought-after gundog books. An intelligent look at the mind, behaviour and training of gundogs. Chapters include: In Human Terms: Instead of speech; Sensory and extra-sensory; By voice alone; Eye to eye; Hands and handling; By noise and tongue. Within the Dog: The canine mind; The birthrights; Tracing the inheritance; The paradox of speed; Workings of memory. In Practice: Forms of restraint; The whistler and his dog; Nosies off; Game and gun; Guided missiles; Crime and punishment; Wind and limb; Rest and recreation; Full circle.
£40.00
Availability: In stock
Book Code
8825
More Information
Author Stephens (Wilson).
Book Code 8825
ISBN 0720714079 / 0720714079.
Book Description Slight use else very good in slightly used dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1982
Publisher Pelham Books.
Place London.