Retriever Training Tests [Paperback]

James B. Spencer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

This edition is out of print

Editorial Reviews

Review

Each chapter of James Spencer's Retriever Training Tests explains a different type of test (single marked retrieve, double marked retrieve, triple marked retrieve, basic blind retrieve, suction blind retrieve) and builds on the work in the previous chapters. Also included in each chapter are training tests that illustrate the environmental factors that can affect a dog's performance included wind, terrain, cover, and placement and sequence of falls. Retriever Training Tests enables novices to understand the subtleties of tests that they encounter at field trails, in hunting tests, in working certificate tests, and in hunting. Part of each chapter is devoted to training tips and handling techniques. The training tips are not intended to constitute a complete training program, but they do cover certain training problems that are not adequately covered elsewhere in retriever training literature. The handling techniques are divided into hunting, hunting tests, and field trial situations, and they are intended to help you make your dog's job easier by the manner in which you handle the various retrieving problems. All this information is complemented by b/w photographs of retriever in action. Retriever Training Tests is essential reading for all dog-owning sportsmen and hunting test judges. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns; 2nd edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931866952
• ISBN-13: 978-0931866951
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Retriever Training Tests, June 27, 2001

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Roger Fuller (Paige, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Retriever Training Tests (Paperback)

Anyone wanting to learn the fine details of training their dog for hunt tests or field trials could learn a great deal fromn this book. Mr. Spencer breaks down the various factors which play in setting up training sessions or tests into component pieces. I have found many people do not understand why their dogs do what they do faced with various factors of wind, terrain and mark placement. This book will help the novice and experienced trainer begin to analyze these factors. One result is a better sense of what your dog dog nees to learn to be successful in field competitions. It's a great book for someone aspiring to become a judge.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great retriever training book, March 7, 2001

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Charles Gibbons (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Retriever Training Tests (Paperback)

James Spencer shows different scenarios to set up for training your retriever. These tests can help all hunting retrievers: from your companion in the blind to your field trial champion. Note this book does not go into teaching commands. It focuses on marking and blind setups. He also goes on to discuss different types of competition. This book is filled with ideas and concepts you can put to use next time you are in the field.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Retriever Training Tests, September 21, 2010

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This review is from: Retriever Training Tests (Paperback)

This is a good book for those interested in how to lay out a test in the field, and why it is important to look at the retrieves from the dogs point of view. It had very good examples, and it was very easy to read.