Gun Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training Method

This is definitely an old school book on training your dog.My husband says it is excellent-

We have had this book since back in the early 80's and had our first Springer Spaniel.It has given great information on training. The book was loaned out and not returned a while back.Now we have a new puppy. Couldn't find the book so ordered it as a surprise for my husband.This book is invaluable!!!

I’ve used Water Dog to train Labs for 40 years and Gun Dog is just as awesome for training. There is NOTHING about dominance nor “force training” but about being a friend and companion to your pup. You train them to LOVE training and learning. That’s what these books teach 100%. I’ve NEVER had to use a shock collar or “dominate” any of my pups EXCEPT for snake training which isn’t covered in any of Wolters books. That training was taught to me by my grandfather who raised and trained German Shorthairs for quail hunting in Florida. And yes, that involves a spanking and putting the fear of God/snakes into your pup. Hard to do but as Grandad would say, “Spanking now or dead dog later” as rattlesnakes are a very serious and real threat. If you want an EXCELLENT method and EXCELLENT info on training your pup, these books are it. Also very, VERY easy to follow and execute the training. All of Wolters methods are based on the Seeing Eye Dog Foundation’s methods which still aren’t “outdated”. I keep giving my copies of all of my Wolters books to new puppy owners and can’t keep a copy around here. They in turn pass it on to others. Make sure the entire family reads the book and follows the training as everyone has to be on the same page! Oh, and last two Labs…? Double blind retrieves at 7 months old! This training works and has even worked with puppies that are a bit hardheaded.Tarik, take your cat to a professional trainer. You’ll be doing you and your cat a favor.

I love this book.It is s little old school, but establish the foundation for a happy well trained dog.

Can't say enough good about this book. My pointer pup was whelped in May 2014, we got her right before July 4th. The breeder recommended Gun Dog as the definitive guide to training our puppy. I had never trained a pointer before, so I didn't even know what to expect myself. I simply knew I owed it to this puppy to not screw it up.I faithfully followed the steps outlined in Gun Dog. Within the first few weeks my pup was holding point on wings and naturally retrieving. She will never, ever forget the "whoa" command because of the way Gun Dog has you teach it. By September she was holding point like a statue on live birds. By October I was shooting (and she was naturally retrieving) planted chukars. In November we were hunting wild pheasants and chukars, we haven't looked back since. She was retrieving running wounded birds like a champ.My dog isn't perfect by gentry gun snob standards. But for a weekend warrior, she is an awesome bird dog that understands the relationship between bird, dog, and the guy holding the shotgun. She can't sleep the nights she sees my shotgun set by the kitchen door. I HIGHLY recommend this book for the common guy that can't hunt half the year, but still wants a dang good dog that enjoys hunting for you.You'll know who the 1 star review guys are out in the field. Their dog will be a half mile away busting birds while they scream and curse, eventually peppering their dog with bird shot out of frustration--the guy who brags up his dog, you hunt with him once, and then avoid his phone calls on Friday nights after.

I bought my first copy of Wolter's book in 1971 when I got my first bird dog. Over the years, I gave my initial copy to one son, and my second copy to the other to help them train their dogs. It is the only reference I have used for training six generations of pointing dogs - Brittany Spaniels, English Setters, and English Pointers. I am 74 and picked up what will probably be my final dog yesterday, a seven week old Setter, and will use this copy to train her.

This book was recommended by a friend. Got a kick out of reading it. Very interesting and the author shoots ya straight.

This book is filled with some old school methods but there is a reason people are still reading it today. There are concepts that still ring true and many methods that can be modified to be gentler while still effective. I appreciate the different perspective and ability to question why these methods worked. Go read the other side of the spectrum with something like Don't Shoot the Dog next!

In the traditional sense, anyway...What Wolters teaches is that you don't really train a dog - you form a relationship with the dog. If the two of you are going to get on then you have to communicate. Wolters breaks down the traditional ways and replaces them with more dog orientated techinques. Lets face it, it's easier for us to talk 'dog' than it is for them to speak 'human'. Shouting "SIT, you B*$"t^%$" is not going to get results. Wolters way certainly does.The proof? My 18 month Labrador is the best dog that I have ever had. So good, in fact, that she is now beyond my ability and it's me that needs the education. She is going to be far better than she is now. She is fearless, bold, intelligent and seems to know what I want her to do. Nothing is impossible for this dog - i've already sold 3 of the puppies and she's not even pregnant!Wolters is a genius and I would recommend this book - in fact all of his books - to every dog owner. 10/10!

I purchased this book after reading multiple reviews as a first step in understanding gun dog training techniques. The recommendations within the book are extremely outdated and it saddens me to think that people may be following the advice given. I would suggest reading this book if you are interested in the history of approaches to dog training but not if you are looking for information and advice.

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good read. bit old fashioned but fun

I love Wolters style of training. Love your dog, train him with fun and love and discipline firmly when required. I have trained 2 dogs with this book (this book was a replacement when a friend borrowed it and did not return it. It is well worth the money. Buy this book!