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FIELD TRIALS AND JUDGING Author - Allington & Scales - Publisher - Swanhill This book was first published in 1929 and was considered to be a classic reference to the difficult task of judging retriever and spaniel field trials. In this new edition Susan Scales puts forward her comments on the original text that will help interpretation of situations in modern day circumstances. "A valuable insight into field trials and judging which will be of immense interest to all who train dogs for the shooting field and those who aspire to judge these events" - Countryman's Weekly Price: £20.45 Quantity:

GUNDOG TRAINING Author - Erlandson - Publisher - Swanhill "Gundog Training" is written by a practising professional who has a long list of Field Trial Champions to his credit. His opinions, often openly controversial, are therefore backed by considerable experience, and given for what they are worth, without any attempt to impose them on the reader. There are chapters on breeds, choice of puppy, pre-training, and all phases of training including equipment, obedience training, water work and advanced training, shooting days, field trials, good mouths and bad, and the wildfowler's dog. Price: £20.45 Quantity:

GUNDOG TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS Author - Moxon - Publisher - Swanhill "This book is the finest of it's kind. Peter Moxon, sadly now deceased, was at the forefront of gundog training for years and most, if not all, of today's trainers base their idea's on his philosophy." Now in its 17th revised edition, this 146 page manual is "A must for every aspiring gundog owner" Price: £23.45 Quantity:

GUNDOG TRAINING FOR HOME AND FIELD Author - Paul Rawlings - Publisher - Crowood This is an all-round guide to producing a socially acceptable dog that is as much at home in the family environment as it is in the field. While Kennel Club-accredited instructor Paul Rawlings outlines formal training in all its many aspects, from scent lines to health and negotiating obstacles, he also offers advice on choosing the right dog, equipment commands and behavioural problems. But throughout he stresses the importance of "training the trainer" if a gundog is going to make the grade. His guidance avoids technical jargon, there are 95 colour photographs and 14 line drawings to illustrate his arguments and he even examines how to handle public attitudes to shooting. Price: £23.45 Quantity:

GUNDOGS THEIR LEARNING CHAIN Author - Irving - Publisher - Swanhill Joe Irving's greatly respected handbook on gundogs shows how to train a dog for any type of shooting by following a series of basic lessons which form a special sequence or 'learning chain'. From buying a puppy to working it in the field, the author describes in detail how to adapt each stage of training to suit individual temperaments and all breeds of gundog. Price: £18.49 Quantity:

HEY PUP FETCH IT UP Author - Tarrant - Publisher - Stackpole This complete, 512 page, practical guide to retrieve training starts with the basics choosing a puppy and keeping him happy and healthy. In succeeding chapters, Tarrant explains how to introduce Pup to the field and teach him to cast, fetch, and retrieve. Price: £29.50 Quantity:

HOW TO HUNT BIRDS WITH GUNDOGS Author - Tarrant - Publisher - Stackpole Bill Tarrant explains how to effectively use dogs to hunt a variety of game birds: pheasant, quail, chukar, grouse, doves, ducks, and geese. He describes how to handle a dog to either find the bird and present it to the gun or fetch it to hand after the shot. He also details which type of dog is best for each type of bird. Includes a detailed description of the quarry, its habitat, and characteristics. Price: £18.49 Quantity:

LABRADOR THE WORKING Author - Hudson - Publisher - Swanhill This book is written for the Labrador owner whose dog is a family pet and also a working gundog. It guides the owner through all stages of training the dog so that the standard of field performance required can be achieved, whether it be working the dog several days a week or once or twice a season. The book also includes chapters on buying, rearing and working Labradors Price: £22.49 Quantity:

PROFESSIONAL GUNDOG TRAINING Author - Joe Irving - Publisher - Swanhill This long-awaited gundog training book from the best-selling author Joe Irving, reveals the techniques used by the professional trainers and enables the individual gundog owner to utilise them for their own training programme. Set out in an easily accessible A-Z format, the author covers all aspects of gundog training as well as giving advice on field trials, breeding and general care and management of gundogs. This book gives invaluable information that will be of assistance to every gundog owner. Price: £23.45 Quantity:

RETRIEVER TRAINING Editor - Susan Scales - Publisher - Swanhill This is an ideal book not only for the owner of a retriever which he wishes to train as a gundog, but also for a reader interested in the correct choice and education of a puppy. The book is unique in that it contains the knowledge and advice of twelve top trainers, in addition to the author's extensive experience gained over the last thirty years. Written in a simple, highly readable style it makes the process of canine education easy for the ordinary reader to understand. Price: £20.45 Quantity:

THE COMPETITIVE GUNDOG Author - Nigel Dear - Publisher - Crowood Competing with your gundog is great fun, but many owners are unaware of the many year-round training and competitive opportunities in which they can be involved. Many also think that the skills required are above them, and that such events are available only to the very experienced amateur or the gundog professional. This is very far from the truth. The Competitive Gundog is aimed at the beginner and the less experienced handler and provides detailed descriptions of all aspects of trials and tests. Contents include: Field trials and working tests Spring and grouse pointing The show gundog working certificate Retrievers, Spaniels, Pointers and Setters Working with Hunt, Point, Retrieve (HPR) dogs Price: £23.45 Quantity:

THE SPECIALIST GUNDOG - TRAINING THE RIGHT BREED FOR SHOOTING WILD GAME Author - Guy Wallace - Publisher - Swanhill Guy Wallace is well known for his expertise in training the right dog for the job. Here he covers dogs for the shooting of different game but also covers falconry showing that the same dog can be used for shooting and falconry. With dry humour he examines the weaknesses and strengths of each dog for a particular job, basic and advanced training of your dog for specific quarry. Price: £20.45 Quantity:

TRAINING A YOUNG POINTER Author - Joseph Healy - Publisher - Swanhill Joseph Healy's first working dog was ten weeks old when he acquired her but he had no idea how to train her. Conflicting training advice led him to seek his own path. In this 144 page manual, he shares his personal story of raising his pointer through their third hunting season, recording the training of his dog, first by himself and then with a professional trainer. Entertaining and informative, a great read for all who want to own and train a working dog. Price: £20.45 Quantity:

TRAINING RETRIEVERS WITH NIGEL MANN Author - Michael Twist - Publisher - Swanhill Nigel Mann started training gundogs because he wanted a well-behaved shooting companion. His new ideas will benefit all with an interest in training and field trialling and who wish to own a competent and reliable gundog. Price: £20.49 Quantity:

TRAINING SPANIELS Author - Irving - Publisher - Swanhill Written by a leading gundog trainer, this book explains to the novice trainer what is to be done step-by-step and, just as importantly, explains how to obviate defects of behaviour in the dogs and remedy them when they occur. The general care of spaniels from infancy to maturity is dealt with throughout and advice is also given on breeding. The first working season is covered and the techniques employed in field trials are described. Price: £20.45 Quantity:

TRAINING THE WORKING RETRIEVER Author - Anthea Lawrence - Publisher - Quiller A valuable training guide for all owners of any of the retriever breeds. Retriever Training will help the owner of any of the retrieving breed. From those who simply want to train their family pet through to those wishing to compete in field trials, gundog working tests or to work on a shoot. Detailed photographs show each of the exercises and are accompanied by details of what may go wrong, how to recognise potential problems and how any difficulties can be rectified before they become real problems. The book also has advice on choice and care of a puppy and shows how early domestic training can prevent many behavioural issues. The author shows that reward based reinforcement with praise are the essential motivating factors which will encourage puppies to learn from an early age what is required for life! Price: £23.45 Quantity:

TRAINING YOUR POINTING DOG Author - Richard Weaver - Publisher Stackpole Learn how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion. This manual contains training schedules and advice on everything from handling a new born pup to teaching advanced field techniques. This 128 page book presents a simplified, common sense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. It explains the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup's natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gun dog. Price: £20.45 Quantity:

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