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140 pages, magazine bound softcover, b/w photos and illustrations
With over 40 drills and a section of best training practices and principles, Building A Retriever: Drills & More is a book that will help any retriever trainer develop their dog to his fullest potential. Each drill includes step-by-step directions, a diagram, problem/solution chart, materials list, and a rational description. Particular attention is paid to selecting drills that are within the means of most amateur trainers.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
MORE: A collection of practical advice and principles of dog training
It's A Team Sport; Dog training is A Marathon, Not a Sprint; A Commie Plot?
A Mistake Does Not Equal Trouble; Read the Dog
"Training is Fluid;" Put It All on the Line
You Can't Mark What You Can't See; Balance
The Law of Two; "What's The Point?;" Throw Singles, Lots of Singles
Don't Hide the Candy; First, The Yard; Then, The Field
Fix It Now!; Hey - I Won!
Slow Down!; Lack of Effort
Last Command; A Consistent Voice
Enjoy the Cast; Touch the Glass
Teach, Not Test and Other Training Tidbits
Puppy Stuff
DRILLS
Phase One -- Obedience, Line Work and Team Building
Holding Blind Drill
Clockwork
Remember Me?
Where's Waldo
Swing With The Gun
Head-Swinging Drill
Phase Two -- Marking
X Marking Drill
Split X Marketing Drill
Walk-Away Marks
Diversion Mark Drill
Depth Perception Marketing Drill
Double Drill
Creamsicle
Inline Marks
Wipe-Out Marks
Channel Marks
ABCD Marking Drill
Slot Marks
Two-Along-The-Shore-Marks
Phase Three -- Handling
Ladder Blinds
Wagon Wheel
First Look
Push-Pull
Pile Work - Problem and Solution Chart
Pile Work - Baseball
Pile Work - Back Pile
Pile Work - T Drill
Straight Back
Back vs. Angle Back Drill
Come-In Whistle Drill
Progressive Blinds - School Blinds
Swish Drill
Look Far
Blind Diversion Drill
Cast Off
Looking Glass
W Drill
MW's Influential Lining Drill
Three In A Row
Bird Boy Blinds
Over Parallel To Shore
Holding Blind Blinds
Back Parallel To Shore
Cast Over Into Water / Through An Obstacle
Christmas Tree Drill
Poison Bird
Chair Drill
Tune Up Drill
Split or Bucket Drill
MORE, MORE
Definition of levels of training: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
Great book tons of drills, easy to follow instructions and tips.
Pros
Love that it is a paperback so I can mark up pages and make notes
By Biff E.
Butte Montana
great drill book
August 10, 2021
This is my retriever training Bible. Very detailed drills and how to run them.most of the drills have 3 levels of difficulty which allows you to tailor your training session to your pups level.
By Ian N.
Charleston, SC
Great!!!!!
September 3, 2020
Very easy to follow along!! Some training books that I have purchased in the past have left me more confused than prior to buying the training books!! This particular book is perfect in regards to being informative, fun and easy to follow along. Regardless of how far along your dog is there is something for him/her in this book.
By Tony
San jose, CA
Great drills for teaching you retriever to handle
December 30, 2023
Well lady out illustrations and directions for all drills.
Pros
Great tips for problem-solving fore each drill. Great concepts for teaching handling. I can run the S drills in my local park, so you do not need a lot of open space to teach these concepts
By Morris C.
Madisonville, Tx
Great Resource
September 12, 2023
This is a great resource and Gun Dog Supply has been nothing but wonderful to work with!!
By Marty G.
MT
Must have in you Library
July 14, 2023
I love this Book!! A great compilation of so many retriever drills. Easy read and I love the diagrams. Makes understanding the drills easy and clear. This is a must have for your training library.
By Victoria C.
Vienna, Va
The tools I need to train my retriever
October 26, 2022
This book was recommended to me by my retriever club and is just what I was looking for. Contains lots of training drills with detailed explanations. Highly recommend !
By Paul
North Carolina
Have a plan
October 19, 2022
I had a judge recommend this book of drills after chatting with him after an HRC test. It is gold. Great drills for all levels and ways to build on each skill. Helps to have a solid plan before your training sessions. This book is a must have.
Pros
Simple and drills that can be built on as skills progress.
Drills for specific areas to work on
By Zach
St Charles, Missouri
Absolute requirement for advanced retriever training
July 30, 2022
This book give you lots of practical drills to advance your retreiver at home. Every drill has diagrams and is well detailed.
Pros
Simplifies training plans
By Shawn
North Carolina
Available and in stock.
January 19, 2022
Gun Dog Supply was the only place I was able to find it in stock and available.
Pros
In stock and fast delivery.
Cons
None.
By Leslie S.
SC
Wonderful resource
December 7, 2021
This was recommended to me by a friend. I'm new to field and I have enjoyed reading this very informative book. I would recommend it to anyone.
Pros
Very easy to follow
By Scott
Indiana
Drills for Dummies, a Step by Step guide to training your retriever
August 12, 2021
This has to be one of the most in depth, descriptive training manual on the market. The manual is full of drills and how-too’s. You will not be disappointed.
Pros
Numerous, descriptive, step by step drills
Cons
I wish Carol would write a book specifically on pressure conditioning. When to use and how to use the eCollar effectively and Humanly. Most books on the market shy away from this.
By Deb
PA
Recommended by many as the must-have training book
July 5, 2021
The drills in particular have been cited by many in the Toller community and beyond. We look forward to using these for our amazing bird dog :-)
By Customer
seattle
book
June 26, 2021
very good book i didn't know you needed a second person to throw birds have not got poppers
By Wendy
NJ
Great layout
April 27, 2021
This book has so many great drills. I love how it is laid out with a purpose of the drill, drawings, what to do if it's not working, etc. Every waterfowl handler should get this, especially dogs that do hunt tests!
By John
Virginia
Great Book
January 29, 2021
I was looking for new things to teach my dog and this book had wonderful new things I could work on with him, we both are learning!
By Glen
Arkansas
Awesome training tool
January 29, 2021
Very detailed instructions covering pretty much every aspect of training a hunting dog! Easy to follow with pictures, and diagrams in abundance.
By Pat
Michigan
Building a Retriever - Drills by Carol F. Cassity
September 6, 2020
Love this book! Has so much information and easy to use. I spiral bound mine to make it easier to fold open. This is my third book for this 3rd edition.
Pros
Love the book.
By Cindy O.
WA
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
October 25, 2018
As a novice retriever trainer it give many good suggestions for drills.
By Patricia R.
OH
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
October 18, 2018
Haven't read it all yet but looks good. Good pairing with her Master seminar that I attended this summer.
By Ron K.
MI
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
October 11, 2018
Great help in training a retriever. Lots of drills and info.
By Jimmy
IA
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
October 28, 2016
Good read!
By Bennett E.
CA
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
August 2, 2016
A great source to set up training drills.
By Douglas C.
CA
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
June 21, 2016
Great book for beginning and experienced dog handlers. The book is full of excellent advice and drills.
By Matthew S.
IL
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
June 17, 2016
Well organized book with easily understood descriptions/diagrams of the drills.
By Don G.
NJ
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
June 17, 2016
Building a Retriever is an excellent source for expanding traning drills while providing a cLear explanation. I train weekly with several friends and their gun dogs of various breeds. All enthusiastic waterfowl hunters and several of us handle our dogs guiding hunts during the upland season. Thanks for an excellent training resource. Building a Retriever - Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity is a valuable source of information to us help train and continue to improve our gun dogs.
By Larry H.
ID
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
April 21, 2016
Great book.
By Rick S.
PA
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
April 20, 2016
Great book with lots of useful drills. Author explains some dog behavior in a different way. Interesting read.
By Phil S.
MI
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
March 22, 2016
There are a lot of great drills to keep your dog sharp, and also to keep dog training fresh.
By Odette F.
NY
Review for Building a Retriever -- Drills and More by Carol F. Cassity Book
February 17, 2016
I love how the drills are ranked beginning, moderate, and advanced. And also ranked by how many helpers you need to do the drill. I'm a rookie retriever trainer, many times working by myself; so I can focus on the drills that are for my level and I can do by myself. Also the explanations of the early drills are understandable.
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