Copyright 1964, 190 pages, hardcover, black and white and color photos and illustrations
By Robert G. Wehle. (Pointing dogs) 190 pages. Illustrated.
Wing & Shot is an easy to read, step-by-step account of how to train a fine shooting dog. It contains, in a condensed form, all the information necessary to develop a 10 week old puppy into a completely finished gun dog. The most inexperienced beginner can achieve successful results from these easy to learn training methods that have been used by the author in producing the country's top gun dogs for over 50 years.
Both seasoned shooters and beginners will find "Wing & Shot" extremely interesting as well as a convenient source of information on all phases of the modern gun dog. It is a "must" for the library of every sportsman.
Since boyhood Robert G. Wehle has bred, developed and trained the top shooting dogs in the country. While maintaining his amateur status in field trail competition, he is recognized as one of the sport's most capable trainers and handlers, having won many of the Open and Amateur National Championships. Dogs from his famous Elhew Kennels are sought after by hunters, field trialers, and dog breeders all over the world. Many of the nation's leading dog authorities consider "Wing & Shot" the most valuable book on training gun dogs.
1: What is a Good Shooting Dog? - The various breeds. The pointer vs. the setter. The desired performance. The comfortable shooting dog.
2: Selecting the Prospect - The source of worthy prospects. Natural qualities, inherent abnormalities; proper age to acquire prospect; qualities to look for; proper pointing style.
3: Rearing the Prospect - Adopting a planned program. Understanding the problem. Adopting the proper attitude. The important first week. Starting his field work; flash pointing; introducing sweet talk; starting the dog with the whistle.
4: Preliminary Yard Training - Proper method of yard training. Teaching commands - "No," "Whoa," "Come in," and "All Right."
6: Field Training - Developing proper ground pattern. Applying yard training to field work. Developing desired range.
7: Introducing the Gun - Preventing gunshyness. When to start with the shotgun. First killing of game.
8: Final Yard Training - Teaching commands - "Heel," "Sit," "Up," "Down," and "In."
9: Breaking the Shooting Dog - Proper time to break. Two successful methods of breaking. Using the Choke collar. Proper manners on game.
10: Retrieving - Developing a natural retriever. Force training to retrieve. Blind retrieving, taking arm signals for direction, retrieving game.
11: Using Released Game - Merits of planted game. Design and use of quail call pen. The proper use of liberated pheasants. Using pigeons. Automatic releasers.
12: Added Training Refinements - Teaching to honor point. How to use the whistle. Teaching to work close. Working from a jeep or horseback. Honoring stray game.
13: Keeping the Matured Dog Trained - Summation this far. General hunting rules. Shooting etiquette. Maintaining authority.
14: Conditioning - Rearing the pup. Parasite control. Various exercising methods. Proper feeding procedures. Conditioning diets. Hip Dysplasia.
15: Correcting Faults - Gunshyness. Shortening range. Proper use of chains. Bumping birds; false points; blinking; bolting; dropping on point; trailing; fighting; pointing other game.
16: Professional Training - Merits of professional training. Checking out a professional trainer. Co-ordinating the training.
17: Shooting Dog Breeding - Separating heritable and environmental qualities. Definitions of terms line breeding and inbreeding. Hereditary problems. Selective breeding and culling. Establishing a breeding program and an objective. The "drag of the race."
18: Conformation - Merits of proper conformation. Results of breeding for conformation only. Importance of preserving desirable conformation. Breeding extremes.
19: Conformation Standard - General conformation requirements for satisfactory field performance.
20: Kennelling - General requirements for proper kennelling. Parasite control. Details on barrel-on-post kennels and cable kennels.
21: Field Trials - Origin and purpose. The various types of trials for pointing dogs. The requirements for each stake and the basis upon which they are judged. Field trial procedure. The ideal shooting dog performance.
22: On Winning Field Trials - Analyzing field trial entries. Reasons for not winning. Suggestions when handling. Example of proper handling. Pre-trial readiness.
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