Use this classic dog training book to school your gun dog in the basic works of field sports.

The perfect book for both beginning and experienced bird dog trainers.

This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens. A useful chapter on the services and guidance offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions is also included. The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training 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. In addition, the helpful appendices list recommended books and periodicals, other literature, breed registries, organizations, and suppliers of equipment and accessories to help bird dog owners with all of their training needs. Complete with dozens of instructional photographs throughout, The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training is a gem of a book that any serious new or veteran owner or trainer of bird dogs should get their hands on.

Originally published in 2003, this one-of-a-kind dog training book is now available in softcover. Both a training manual and a hunting philosophy, Bird Dog reveals unique and time-tested methods that cultivate a dog's instincts to hunt.

Humane training methods written in a step-by-step approach helps produce a superior bird dog in minimum time. The speed-train system also makes the process enjoyable for the dog as well as the master.

Bird Dog Training and Problem Solving was written for hunting dog owners to enable them to successfully navigate their way through the myriad of obstacles and difficulties oftentimes encountered while training. This book helps them on their journey through the process of developing the puppy into a finished gun dog. Robert Pettit reveals his secrets of not only how to train and prevent common mistakes, but also gives extensive guidance in the art of rehabilitating problem dogs. Pettit shows that gun dog training can be accomplished by the amateur and made into a rewarding experience for both the dog and his trainer. From the National titles won, to the dogs he's trained that became champions, his techniques have now been made public for the first time. Now you too can become a better trainer and problem solver.