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Ben O. Williams has become legendary for his hard-charging, bold, and obedient hunting dogs. The training method he has developed over forty years consistently produces dogs that are friendly and affectionate, yet who also perform at the highest level of excellence in the field. The best part is that the Ben O. Williams Instinctive Training Method revealed in the book is not only easy, but fun for both owner and dog.
Both a training manual and a bird hunting philosophy, the heavily-illustrated Bird Dog reveals unique and time-tested methods that cultivate a dog's desires and instincts to achieve upland hunting bliss, while also creating a loveable home companion.
Paperback 187 pg
CONTENTS
PART ONE: GETTING STARTED
A Hunting Dog Philosophy
Hunter and Companion
Who is in Charge?
Understanding Your Dog's Senses
People and Dogs
Choosing a Breed for Your Hunting Needs
Making a Selection to Fit Your Lifestyle
Thoughts on Getting a New Pup
Pick the Parents, Not the Pup
Picking Pup from a Litter
Pup or Older Dog
Breeding Program
PART TWO: HOME SCHOOL
Don't Take the Dog Out of the Dog
Training a Bird Dog is not a Mystery
The Pup's Early Learning
No Critical Age to Train a Dog
Choosing a Name
Sleeping Arrangements
Eating Arrangements
A Happy Puppy
Companionship
Commands, Anyone can do it
Learning to Give a Command
What's in a Command
Training Sessions
PART THREE: THE CLASSROOM
Simplicity Brings Success
Preschool
Tools for Teaching
Coming When Called
Whoa is Me
A Word on Other Commands
Whistle Blowers
The Wing Game
When to Gun
Retrieving, No Forcing Please
Taking a Dog in the Field
PART FOUR: PREP SCHOOL
Pen Raised Birds
Wild Birds
Self Training
Steady to Wing and Shot - or Not
Self Backing
Training Myths
The Making of a Poor Bird Dog
Hunting With Others
Tracking Your Dog
PART FIVE: GRADUATE SCHOOL
Enjoying the Results
Hunting Tips and Observations
The Season Dictates the Scent
Hunting Hazards
Taking a Trip
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