THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BIRD DOG TRAINING. By John R. Falk. Revised edition.
(1976) 1986 revised edition. 8vo (158 x 234mm). Ppxii,272. B/w photographs, bibliography. Cream paper-covered boards, maroon cloth spine titled in cream.
"This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment, live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens, and a new chapter on the help and services offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions. It covers all pointing and flushing breeds and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment." Chapters include: Which breed for you?; Six pointing breed candidates; Four flushing breed candidates; On buying your prospect; Your pup's early home life; Preliminary field trips; Your pup's yard training; Field training equipment; Introduction to hunting; Formal field training - pointing dogs; Formal field training - flushing dogs; Common problems and their solutions; A pinch of salt; Some extra help.
"This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment, live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens, and a new chapter on the help and services offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions. It covers all pointing and flushing breeds and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment." Chapters include: Which breed for you?; Six pointing breed candidates; Four flushing breed candidates; On buying your prospect; Your pup's early home life; Preliminary field trips; Your pup's yard training; Field training equipment; Introduction to hunting; Formal field training - pointing dogs; Formal field training - flushing dogs; Common problems and their solutions; A pinch of salt; Some extra help.
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Book Code
44146
Author | Falk (John R.). |
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Book Code | 44146 |
ISBN | 1558213198 / 1558213198. |
Book Description | Minor slug damage to bottom edge of boards, else very good in price-clipped dust-wrapper with bookseller's label to front flap and distributor's label to title page. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1986 |
Publisher | Lyons and Burford, Publishers. |
Place | New York. |