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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to transforming your dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. 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, 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 wing-shooters who want to transform their pup into a gentleman’s gundog.Trade Review"A guide to transforming your favorite companion into a great sporting dog and retriever through implementing a low-force, positive training method called the Wildrose Way." ~Covey Rise Magazine"Mike Stewart's Wildrose Way is the right way when it comes to training gundogs. Mike has an uncanny talent for getting the best out of his "clients", and he's also a pro at communicating his simple methods so other trainers can do likewise. Sporting Dog and Retriever Trainingearns 5 stars—my highest recommendation! It's the book I'll train by." ~Wade Bourne"A handsome, skilled guide to everything you need to know about raising and training a gundog. It is packed with 200 color photographs, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to train the perfect gundog." ~Shooting Gazette (UK)“Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels has teamed up with Orvis's Paul Fersen to produce a valuable gun dog training book, Sporting Dog and Retriever Training: The Wildrose Way. Stewart distills 30 years of dog training experience into a complete course in selecting, starting, field training, and finishing what Wildrose calls a “gentleman’s dog”—a biddable, companionable, successful bird dog or retriever. Stewart and Fersen provide a detailed training regime perfectly suited to canine instincts and capabilities as they relate to the hunter’s needs afield. Stewart is particularly insightful on communication, learning (and mis-learning) habits, and canine memory. Three early chapters—“Train Yourself to Train Your Dog,” “Starting Your Pup the Wildrose Way,” and “Foundational Excellence” are must reading for any gun dog owner who wants to encourage good habits and avoid irremediable mistakes. The two chapters on field training are invaluable. This excellent manual brings fully to light the concepts and techniques of Wildrose training.” ~Gray’s Sporting Journal“Stewart shares his more than 40 years of training experience in one of the most exciting training manuals to be released in years. Illustrated with extraordinary photography and accompanied by numerous sidebars and tips, this easy-to-read, practical book tells you everything you need to know, from socializing young pups to producing a finished gun dog worthy of the field.” ~Ducks Unlimited Magazine"Mike’s common sense approach to gundog training and handling is time tested and it works! Furthermore, it is unusual for one pro trainer to excel in both pointing as well as flusher/retriever dog training. Mike has accomplished that as well. The result: A gentleman’s gundog of which one can be proud, either at home or afield." ~John C. Gosselin, The Upland Almanac“If preparing to school a new canine hunting companion, [you] would be well served by Sporting Dog and Retriever Training: The Wildrose Way. Mike Stewart has trained dogs for more than 30 years. He works to produce focused, obedient hunting dogs that will fulfill their owners’ goals, including retrieving waterfowl, finding upland birds, going fly-fishing or canoeing or camping or simply relaxing with the family at home. Although styled as a training manual, this book is very high quality: good paper, a sewn binding, and graceful sepia-toned drawings along with all of those great photos of Labs, springers, cockers, and pointers happily learning and carrying out their life’s work.” ~Shooting Sportsman"Mike Stewart, perhaps America's best canine-training person, has finally shown us some of his secrets. Using unrelenting positive-reinforcement for the dog and demanding work at understanding the way each dog's mind works, The Wildrose Way allows us a window into the amazing and ancient dog and human relationship. Now I know, to an enlightening degree, how Stewart does it." ~Donovan Webster, National Geographic Advisory Board"Stewart has more than 30 years of experience training a variety of sporting dogs, and his methods may now be studied in this fully-illustrated 256-page reference book." ~Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

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Book SynopsisGive your puppy a head start! 51 Puppy Tricks gives you the tools you need to teach your puppy essential skills, helpful behaviors, and fantastic tricks through step-by-step instructions and photographs. Tricks and tips are specifically designed for your puppy's developing mind and body. The first two years of your puppy's life are a crucial time in his or her development. By teaching your puppy early and using positive reinforcement methods, you will instill in him or her a cooperative spirit and a lifetime love of learning. Instead of focusing on curbing bad behaviors, this guide will help you establish a lifetime bond with your puppy as you teach skills ranging from beginner ("come," "stay") tomore advanced ("tidy up toys into a box,"fetch the newspaper").Positive reinforcement methods are the fastest and easiest way to teach a puppy. These anxiety-free methods produce a joyful puppy who is a willing partner in the learning process. Trick training builds relationships by deepening communication pathways, trust, and mutual respect. It offers a way to bond with your puppy as you strive toward common goals and delight in your successes. The trust and cooperative spirit developed through this process will last a lifetime.Step-by-step instruction guides you through the simple steps of teaching a trick. Troubleshooting ideas and tips provide solutions to common real-world challenges. Photos of every step of the training process show you exactly what to do and take the guesswork out of teaching. The chapters cover: Preliminary Skills: respond to a clicker, kennel up, find me, and more. Body Positions: sit, down, crawl, roll over, kisses, and more. Coordination: tunnel, teeter board, hoop jump, flying disc, and more. Communication: ring a bell to go outside, leave it, sit before chowtime, and more. Shape Behavior: fetch, open the door, hide your eyes, and more. Chaining: litter in the step can, soda from the fridge, mail from the mailbox, and more. An appendix lists the tricks by skill level so you can find the just the right tricks to teach your puppy. A glossary of terms ensures you'll know exactly what is being discussed. Bond with your puppy as he or she gains confidence and learns amazing new skills with 51 Puppy Tricks!Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: 101 Dog Tricks; The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; Dog Training 101; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra’s Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.Table of ContentsAuthor’s Note 9 Introduction 11 1 Preliminary Skills 18 respond to a clicker 20 touch my hand 22 watch me 24 settle 26 kennel up 28 come 30 stay 32 find me 34 2 Body Positions 36 sit 38 down 40 crawl 42 roll over 44 paws up 48 bow your head 50 tug 52 kisses 54 head cock 56 walk on a loose leash 58 shake hands 60 bark 64 sing 66 3 Coordination 68 tunnel 70 teeter board 72 spin 76 figure-8’s 80 volleyball 84 jump over my leg 86 hoop jump 90 hide yourself in a box 94 wipe your paws 98 flying disc 100 4 communication 102 ring a bell to go outside 104 get your leash 106 bring your food dish 108 sit before chowtime 110 leave it 112 which hand holds the treat? 114 shell game 116 find the hidden veggies 120 close the door 122 turn on a tap light 124 5 Shape Behavior 128 soccer 130 beginning fetch 134 fetch the newspaper to hand 138 open the door 142 hide your eyes 146 skateboard 150 6 chaining 154 tidy up toys into toy box 156 litter in the step can 160 soda from the fridge 164 mail from the mailbox 168 Appendix: Tricks by skill level 172 Glossary of terms 173 About the Author 174 Acknowledgments 174 Also by Kyra Sundance 175 About the Photographer 176

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