Training Retreivers and Spaniels to Hunt 'Em Up! [Hardcover]

Joe Arnette (Author), George Hickox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

Training a high-quality flushing dog has little to do with intuition and everything to do with well-practiced know-how. The authors share their collective wisdom on training retrievers and spaniels, aiming to end the adage that nonprofessionals can't train dogs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 242 pages
• Publisher: Down East Books; First Edition edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892724501
• ISBN-13: 978-0892724505
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,058,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ruff, ruff!....(Great Book!), July 3, 2000

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Ron Wentzke - See all my reviews

This review is from: Training Retreivers and Spaniels to Hunt 'Em Up! (Hardcover)

After having read over twenty books on the subject of dog training/handling, I place this one at the top!

Not only does this book guide you step-by-step through the early stages of training a dog (referred to as the "Show Pup" stage), it guides you to a finished/polished hunting dog as well.

What particularly appeals to me is the method of training. It is thorough, easy to understand, and if followed correctly will result in a "tail wagging" confident, bold hunting dog.

I have had the opportunity to attend a training session with the co-author, George Hickox and found that the book correlates quite closely with his class material. The wealth of knowledge obtained from this book is comprised of a lifetime of training.

I am currently teaching a 9-month old Lab following the books outline. I am extremely pleased with how well my dog is learning while maintaining her style and utilizing the instincts she was born with.

I wish everyone the very best in your training.

Regards,

Ron

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to successfully train Retrievers and Spaniels, February 19, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Training Retreivers and Spaniels to Hunt 'Em Up! (Hardcover)

In Hunt 'Em Up!, authors, hunters and dog trainers Joe Arnett and George Hickox draw upon their many years of gun-dog training to collaborate to show even the most novice hunter how to successfully train their Retrievers and Spaniel to become effective bird dogs and hunting companions. Clear, step-by-step training "tips, tricks and techniques" are laid out in thoroughly user-friendly fashion. If you are a hunter and would like to have your canine companion become a part of your hunting experience, then begin with a thorough reading of Hunt 'Em Up!