Most books and magazine articles on training flushing dogs to find, pursue, and retrieve upland birds
are based on European methods. Not this one. Hunt 'Em Up! is written for American bird hunters,
from the American perspective.
This unique quide is a remarkable collaboration between Joe Arnette, a nationally recognized gun-dog
columnist, and George Hickox, a lifelong professional trainer and bird hunting guide who is widely
respected as one of this country's leading authorities on flushing breeds.
Here, the reader will find invaluable insight into the canine mind, and how a pup learns, followed by a clear,
logical, step-by-step training program that has succeeded time and time again in producing superb gun dogs.
Professional advice is offered on everything from choosing a spaniel or retriever pup from excellent field
lines, to steadying an older dog to flush and shot. Above all, the reader will increase the value of his or her
investment as well as the quality of the hunting experience.
224 page hardcover, b&w photographs, diagrams.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Coauthor’s Note
Introduction – You Can Do It
Part One: Planned Parenthood
JOE ARNETTE
1. Making the Most of the Human – Dog Relationship
2. Making the Right Choices
3. Dealing with the Newcomer
Part Two: Kindergarten Through High School – The Foundation
4. Getting Started the Right Way
5. The First Six Months
GEORGE HICKOX
6. Advanced Patterning and Using the Wind
7. Refining Basic Commands – Demanding Excellence
Part Three: Postgraduate Work – Advanced Training
8. Steadiness to Flush and Shot
9. Retrieving
10. Training Your Flusher to Cope with Running Birds
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