If it seems like today's retrievers are becoming increasingly hyperactive and hard to train, well, they are, says Robert Milner in this new book on retriever training. And the fault is not only in the breeding but in the training, both of which render a dog better suited for field-trialing than hunting. To reverse this trend of difficult dogs and difficult training methods, Milner offers a system every bird hunter can easily understand and follow. This back-to-basics approach teaches how to pick a pup that will likely be calm and obedient, and then how to train that pup on the basics of steadiness and obedience to create the perfect hunting and at-home companion. In Retriever Training, Milner has taken the latest scientific research into how dogs learn and combined it with his own commonsense training methods. The result is an approach that is as effective as it is easy. For the hunter who wants a calm, steady, and obedient retriever, there's no better training method. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 208 pages, b&w photos, illustrations)
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“It may well be the best book on the subject since Dick Wolter’s Gun Dog, which came out nearly a half-century ago.” -- Dave Rossie, Press & Sun-Bulletin, Sept. 10, 2000
“If I were training a retriever puppy now, and had no interest in competing in field trials or hunt tests, this is the program I’d embrace.” -- Tom Davis, Sporting Classics magazine
“Written by a man who has been training dogs professionally for more than 30 years, this 198-page book is one of the best on dog training to be published.” -- The Spokesman-Review, Aug. 30, 2000
“If I were training a retriever puppy now, and had no interest in competing in field trials or hunt tests, this is the program I’d embrace.” -- Tom Davis, Sporting Classics magazine
“Written by a man who has been training dogs professionally for more than 30 years, this 198-page book is one of the best on dog training to be published.” -- The Spokesman-Review, Aug. 30, 2000
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If it seems like today's retrievers are becoming increasingly hyperactive and hard to train, well, they are, says Robert Milner in this new book on retriever training. And the fault is not only in the breeding but in the training, both of which render a dog better suited for field-trialing than hunting.To reverse this trend of difficult dogs and difficult training methods, Milner offers a system every bird hunter can easily understand and follow. This back-to-basics approach teaches how to pick a pup that will likely be calm and obedient, and then how to train that pup on the basics of steadiness and obedience to create the perfect hunting and at-home companion.In Retriever Training, Milner has taken the latest scientific research into how dogs learn and combined it with his own commonsense training methods. The result is an approach that is as effective as it is easy. For the hunter who wants a calm, steady, and obedient retriever, there's no better training method. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 208 pages, b&w phoptos, illustrations)
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Useful for even non-huntring Labrador owners,
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First ... We neither hunt nor compete in field trials ...However, we do own a 5 month old Labrador whom we have been training for the last 3 months ... Although much of the book focuses on training a Lab to retrieve game in the field, we decided to buy this book because it teaches owners how to train a Lab for good off-leash behaviour (something many training books/manuals do not do) ... and also because it's specifically tailored for the Labrador ... Mr. Milner's training style comprises of both traditional & more modern methods of training ... for instance, although Mr. Milner advocates the use of slip & pinch chains, he discourages use of physical punishment ... and utilises plenty of positive reinforcement ... The book is well organised and structured ... making it easy for the reader to progress gradually and successfully from stage to stage in the training of the dog ... from basic sit, stay & heel ... to the more complex lesson of teaching a dog to obey hand signals at a distance ... What we found particularly useful is Mr. Milner's insistence that the Lab should maintain an air of calmness and steadiness at all times ... The Lab is a happy, easy outgoing going breed that loves people, is easy to train but sensitive ... Mr. Milner obviously understands the breed very well ... His thoughts on how the breed is progressing today, his opinion on field trail competition in the States ... also make interesting reading ... All in all ... a good book for hunting and non-hunting Lab owners alike ...
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Retriever Training: A Back to Basics Approach (Hardcover)
Excellent! If you want to use your brain more and the whip less when training your dog, this book is for you. Robert Milner's new book shares the experience and insight of a lifetime of dog training and learning. It's not just a bunch of tips and trick, but rather an improved understanding of the relationship of human and dog. It is always refreshing to read an author's new book and find that they have been learning, not just getting older. I read Milner's first book, "Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter", fifteen years ago. It is a good book still worth reading. This new book has the same practical approach, but utilizes canine understanding and dog psychology more and rigid routines less. I don't think the author intentionally became "kinder and gentler", it's just that more knowledge and better understanding have brought about a more effective training method that requires less harsh punishment. I have been lucky enough to know several dog trainers over the years. I have invariably thought, at first, that they had a heavier hand than I was willing to use but I was aware that I was interested because they trained dogs better than I did and I could learn from them. Without exception, as time passed, they became better trainers and used the whip less and less. A perfect example is Robert G. Wehle in his first book, "Wing and Shot" and his latest book "Snakefoot". Read both of Milner's books and see what I am talking about. "Retriever Training" has excellent information about dog training, no matter what breed you have. Read this book! Your dog will appreciate your improved understanding.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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I Recommend This Training Guide,
By G Nieman (Wheaton, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Retriever Training: A Back to Basics Approach (Hardcover)
I bought this book soon after bringing home my lab six months ago. I don't hunt. But I figure that if hunting is what this dog was bred to do, I would spend some time giving him something of the experience. We do walk the forest preserves and farmer's fields frequently.The methods are based on understanding trainer and pup's behaviors, simple obedience commands, creating a steady dog, and training in habits that you want your dog to have. The lessons are set out as self-paced exercises. They are described concisely and clearly. I have found them to be easy and fun. My pup seems to like them, too. This book is very enjoyable to read. I have read the chapters over and over again, getting some new insight nearly every time. We still have a ways to go before we have mastered all of the skills, but we have the confidence to keep trying because Milner's book has produced successes along the way we've passed.
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