CLOSEOUT: Sporting Dog and Retriever Training the Wildrose Way: Raising a Gentlemans Gundog for Home & Field Book by Mike Stewart



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Code: 5954
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Copyright 2012, 256 pages, hardcover, 200 color photographs DVDs from Mike Stewart include Training the Upland Gundog and The "Wildrose Way" Retriever Training Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility -- any game, any terrain, any destination -- and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Now, for the first time, Stewart's methods are compiled in one indispensable reference book, Sporting Dog and Retriever Training the Wildrose Way, which is fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Containing chapters on establishing essential behaviors, the core skills of the hunting retriever, and waterdog finishing work, as well as sidebars on such topics as breed selection and effective canine leadership, this step-by-step book is designed specifically for wingshooters who want to transform their pup into a Gentleman's Gundog. Table of Contents: Foreword Introduction The Essentials: Chapter 1: Begin with the End in Mind Chapter 2: Train Yourself to Train Your Dog Chapter 3: Starting Your Pup the Wildrose Way Chapter 4: Foundational Excellence Field Training: Chapter 5: Gundog Basics: Part 1 Chapter 6: Gundog Basics: Part 2 Finishing Work: Chapter 7: Finished Waterfowl Retriever Chapter 8: The Upland Dog Chapter 9: Picking Up Chapter 10: Destination Wingshooter Final Thoughts Glossary and Resources Acknowledgements Reviews and Comments: "One of the most exciting training manuals to be released in years this easy to read, practical book tells you everything you need to know from socializing young pups to producing a finished gundog worthy of the field." -- Ducks Unlimited Magazine's Waterfowler's Bookshelf "Your new book is just awesome. You guys nailed it. Congrats." -- David DiBenedetto, Editor, Garden & Gun "We received a copy here at The Retriever Journal. What an impressive book. Chip does a lot of our photography, so we were interested in that as well. Again, a beautiful piece. Congratulations." -- Steve Smith, Publications Director, Retriever Journal About the Author and Contributors: Mike Stewart is president of Wildrose Kennels and has more than thirty years of experience training a variety of sporting dogs. His unique, positive training method is recognized and celebrated by sportsmen across the country. Paul Fersen has been with the Orvis Company for almost two decades and is now a senior writer. He has been published in Gray's Sporting Journal and American Angler and has written several books. John Newman is president of Ducks Unlimited, the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving waterfowl habitats.





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