<p>For every level of enthusiast, Jim Spencer discusses the characteristics and hunting styles of all ten AKC-recognized birddogs; every aspect of training; and the various ways you can enjoy your huntin' buddy, whether in highly competitive field trials or in your own backyard.</p>

Point!: Training the All-Seasons Birddog

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

James B. Spencer

Pets & Animal Care

Howell Book House

Retriever Training Tests

Alpine Pubns

<p>For those people who are just starting out in the fields with their retrievers, this book offers excellent advice when they enter the world of Retriever Hunt Tests. For others who may have experience in hunt tests, but would like to pick up some pointers on how they may do it better, this is also the book to read.James Spencer brings his many years of experience, not only as a participant, but also as a judge, to answer any questions someone may have in regards to retriever hunt tests. The first section of the book covers the history and statistics of the sport, which began in the early 1980s. In the second section, the reader will find sound advice on how to handle the dog in each test. From general handling and preparations to handling for blind retrieves, marking and other tests, everything you need to know is covered in this section. After all this time spent with your dog and fellow participants, you may feel the urge to hold a retriever hunt test or become a judge. This S</p>

Retriever Hunt Tests: A Handler's Guide to Success

This book contains a collection of diagrams of training tests, each with an explanation of the significant environmental factors: wind, terrain, cover, and placement and sequence of falls. It is not an exhaustive collection of tests -- that would be impossible, for new tests are being designed all the time -- but the collection is sufficient to allow beginners to understand the significant elements of test structure. This book will enable novices to understand the subtleties of tests that they encounter at field trials, in working certificate tests, and in hunting.

Retriever Training Tests, 3rd Edition

Alpine Publications, Inc.

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