Training with Mo by Martha H. Greenlee

Learn how Maurice Lindley trains pointing dogs.

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Copyright 2010, 92 pages, softcover, b/w photos

Training With Mo focuses on how to best train pointing dogs and how to do it with compassion. Author Martha Greenlee has used Maurice Lindley's methods while training her own pointing dogs, and she describes these methods in a clear and concise manner.

Lindley ("Mo" as he is called by friends and family) jointly owns and operates the family business, Lindley's Kennel. He is a professional dog trainer, and his brother Bobby takes care of the boarding facility. Mo's wife Kaye is the glue that holds it all together by taking part in both kennel and training efforts.

Born and raised in Greenville County, South Carolina, Maurice still lives in the same area. Even as a youngster, he worked with dogs. At the age of 10, he and his brother went hunting with a neighbor who raised English setters. With that very first point and covey rise, Lindley says he "was hooked for life" on pointing dogs. He trained his first pointing dog, a German shorthaired, for a client when he was just 16 years old.

Lindley has been training pointing dogs for almost 30 years, having trained pointing dogs for hunting, field trials, and hunt tests, as well as amateurs who compete in field events, such as American Field, AKC, and NSTRA. A gifted teacher, he is able to communicate the reasoning behind his training methods to both the handler and the dog. Often Kaye will be there, helping with communication using sign language.

This is because Lindley cannot hear the spoken word. A little over a decade ago, he contracted Meniere's disease, an inner-ear disorder that resulted in the loss of his hearing. When you watch Mo work dogs, you quickly come to believe that his communication skills have been enhanced with an extraordinary ability that replaces audible sound. He makes an obvious but valid point when he says: "Dogs don't speak English."

Years ago Lindley began searching for training methods that relied less on voice and more on other types of communication with the dog. Often loud voice commands will unintentionally frighten a dog. He worked with several well-known trainers, including Bill Gibbons, Dave Walker, and Bill West. Combining their knowledge and experience with his own, he determined that dogs prefer communication through visual and physical contact, not verbal. Body language is a key part of Mo's training method. This, of course, applies to all parties involved in a training session, both dog and trainer.

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Table of Contents:

Note on Chapter / Section Headings

List of Photographs

Preface

Introduction by Dave Webb

Chapter 1 -- Understanding Mo's Method

Meeting Bill West
Seeing the Big Picture
Notes from Mo

Part I -- Early Training

Chapter 2 -- Developing the Pup

Training with Pigeons
1. Remote Bird Launchers
2. Carded Pigeons
Training with Pen-Raised Quail
Getting Started
Introducing the Check-Cord
Introducing Gunfire
1. Introducing the Blank Gun
2. Introducing the Shotgun
Early Handling
1. Introducing the Stand Command
2. Using the Pinch-Collar to Teach "Here" and to Introduce the E-collar
Going Bird Hunting
Notes from Mo

Part II -- Formal Training

Chapter 3 -- Techniques for Teaching Manners

Gaining Control
Teaching the "Here" Command
Teaching the "Stand" Command
1. The Set Back
2. The Spin and Set Back
3. Working the Head
4. Training Young or Soft Dogs
Introducing the E-Collar
Teaching "Whoa"
Notes from Mo

Chapter 4 -- Training Steps in Launcher Work

Preparing for Launcher Work
1. Developing the Pointing Instinct
2. Pointing Birds in Launchers
3. Shooting Birds
Using the E-Collar in Launcher Work
Launchers with the "Stand" Command
Launchers with Stop-to-Flush Training
Pointing Launchers
Gunfire with Launchers
Backing with Launchers
Looking for the Weak Link
Putting it Together
1. Phase I
2. Phase II
3. Phase III
4. Phase IV
Notes from Mo

Chapter 5 -- Training Steps in Loose Bird Work

Finishing on Pen-Raised Quail
1. Planting Pen-Raised Quail
2. Using the E-collar around Loose Birds
3. Getting Started
4. Catching Birds
5. Trying Options
Advanced Training
1. Polishing
2. Running Naked
3. Using the E-collar for Advanced Training
Teaching Steady-to-Kill
1. Firing the Shotgun
2. Shooting Birds
Notes from Mo

Part III -- Training Advice

Chapter 6 -- Talking to Mo

Problem Solving
1. Blinking Birds
2. Bumping Birds
3. Chasing Dickey Birds
4. Circling
5. Deer Chasing
6. Delayed Chase
7. Dropping on Point
8. Flagging
9. Gun-Shyness
10. Pointing Bugs
11. Retraining an Older Dog
12. Retrieving Naturally
Notes from Mo

Chapter 7 -- Three Tales

Major, the Pointer
Dot, the English Setter
Bud, the Brittany

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: Picking a Pup

Choosing a Pointing Breed
Finding a Breeder / Reading a Pedigree

Appendix C: Interview with Mo -- "Calm Dogs, Calm Trainer"

Glossary of Terms

Index

About the Author:
Martha Greenlee established Piney Run Kennel in 1991. She currently lives in south-central Virginia, where she breeds and trains Brittanys, although she enjoys working all pointing breeds. She has trained and handled her dogs to wins in all-age and shooting dog championships, and many of her dogs have earned AKC Field Champion Titles. Her dog NAC/FC/AFC Piney Run Sam won the Brittany National Amateur Championship in 2000, and her dog NFC/FC/AFC Pine Run Art won the Brittany National Championship in 201. Besides breeding and training, Martha also enjoys writing about dogs. She wrote Training Tips Your Bird Dog Will Love, co-authored The Brittany: Amateurs Training with Professionals, and co-edited Hunting Dogs, Field Trial Dogs, Brittanys. She has contributed stories to another anthology and written for several publications, including Field Trial Magazine and American Brittany. In 2011, she authored What's the Point, an eBook that is also available in Kindle format.

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By Amanda

Florida

Fantastic book!

January 25, 2023

This was one of the best training books I've read yet. The methods are straightforward and simple to understand. I really like how the book addresses a lot of common issues that may come up in training and how to address them with your dog. I highly recommend for anyone who trains their own bird dogs.

By Luke

Wisconsin

Great service

September 8, 2023

I heard about this book on a lot of podcasts. This is one of the only places you can purchase it online. So far, the book is well organized and the method is easy to follow. I'm happy I bought it. The service from Gun Dog Supply was great. The book came fast and was well packaged.

By Doc C.

South Alabama

Best Book I Have Around Pointing

November 9, 2022

I have a shelf full of dog training books but this one has proven the most useful as far as pointing training goes. My dogs have to do other things (tracking game, waterfowl retrieving) but for the pointing work, I found this book excellent.

Pros

Straightforward; easy read with rationale behind the recommendations

Cons

None

By Andrew

North Carolina

Pointer training book

March 15, 2022

Love the book! Came quickly! Hassle free experience. I won't hesitate to order any other dog/hunting related stuff from Gun Dog Supply!

By Travis

Kansas

Good book

February 8, 2021

I like this method and philosophy. What I like the best is the simplicity and lack of gear required. No post, barrels or tables. I am planning on getting Martha's other book.

By Nick R.