Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks. In Family Dog Wolters teaches:* How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle* The benefits of play and relaxation* Talking with your dog-- it's not what you say, but how you say it* All the fundamentals of training-- house-breaking, basic commands, and tricks* Tips on grooming* The best dog diet in the world* First-aid and medical advice, and much moreMore than 200 all-new pictures in chronological, step-by-step sequence illustrate exactly what to do with your pet in a way that takes the frustration out of training and works for all breeds and any age.

The classic bestselling dog training book for the person with limited time who wants to train a working retriever fast.Containing revolutionary scientific information on the mental development of your pet, Water Dog is a step by step training book with no extraneous material. It covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog, showing you the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequence.It will show you not only what to expect of your dog but what your dog can expect of you. Full of information about using the right commands and utilizing the Dummy-Launch, a training device co-developed by the author, this how-to guide will make training easy, fast, and fun—for you and your dog.“Anyone who wants to try turning his dog into a well-mannered retriever will do well with Water Dog.”—The New York Times

Retrievers are the loyal and hardworking companions of the waterfowlers in our bays and marshes and the hunters of upland birds in our fields and forests. Here is the colorful and authoritative history of these magnificently skilled dogs and the people who have bred and trained them over the years.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age,in just sixteen weeks. Whether you re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively,taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you ll discover:• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle• The fundamentals of training,from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks• The key to your dog's healthy mental development• The benefits of play and relaxation• How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods• Talking with your dog,it's not what you say but how you say it• Children and dogs,learning to take responsibility• Tips on grooming• The best dog diet in the world• First-aid and medical advice• And much more...Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you ve always wanted.

Containing revolutionary scientific information on the mental development of your pet, Water Dog is a step by step training book with no extraneous material. It covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog, showing you the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequence.It will show you not only what to expect of your dog but what your dog can expect of you. Full of information about using the right commands and utilizing the Dummy-Launch, a training device co-developed by the author, this how-to guide will make training easy, fast, and fun,for you and your dog.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, resulting in a skilled hunting retriever by the time your pet is one year old. In Game Dog, you ll discover:• How to choose a pup,what to look for, where to find the best• The five critical periods of a dog's mental development• Which retrievers are easier to train,males or females• How to get two dogs to work together• Why feeding time is more than food• How to teach your dog to track, quarter, and swim after game• How to get your dog to betray his instincts and obey your commands• Which tasks your dog must master to qualify as a hunter• And much more...Fully illustrated, Game Dog is an invaluable book for every hunter training a retriever and every pet owner who wants a better trained dog.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog. It is the first book for the upland bird hunter that teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier for you and your dog. Written with scientific information on the mental development of a dog, Gun Dog shows the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequences. It will show you how to achieve every hunter's ideal: an animal that will double as a disciplined hunting dog and beloved family pet.

Widely recognized as one of the great dog trainers of his time, Richard Wolters's tested techniques continue to endure. Family Dog was the first book written for any member of the family, from age six to sixty, who wants to train a dog fast. By following the book's simple instructions, anyone can have a well-trained dog in just sixteen weeks. In Family Dog Wolters teaches:* How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle* The benefits of play and relaxation* Talking with your dog-- it's not what you say, but how you say it* All the fundamentals of training-- house-breaking, basic commands, and tricks* Tips on grooming* The best dog diet in the world* First-aid and medical advice, and much moreMore than 200 all-new pictures in chronological, step-by-step sequence illustrate exactly what to do with your pet in a way that takes the frustration out of training and works for all breeds and any age.

The classic bestselling dog training book for the person with limited time who wants to train a working retriever fast.Containing revolutionary scientific information on the mental development of your pet, Water Dog is a step by step training book with no extraneous material. It covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog, showing you the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequence.It will show you not only what to expect of your dog but what your dog can expect of you. Full of information about using the right commands and utilizing the Dummy-Launch, a training device co-developed by the author, this how-to guide will make training easy, fast, and fun—for you and your dog.“Anyone who wants to try turning his dog into a well-mannered retriever will do well with Water Dog.”—The New York Times

Retrievers are the loyal and hardworking companions of the waterfowlers in our bays and marshes and the hunters of upland birds in our fields and forests. Here is the colorful and authoritative history of these magnificently skilled dogs and the people who have bred and trained them over the years.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age,in just sixteen weeks. Whether you re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively,taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you ll discover:• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle• The fundamentals of training,from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks• The key to your dog's healthy mental development• The benefits of play and relaxation• How to guide your dog through his first critical growth periods• Talking with your dog,it's not what you say but how you say it• Children and dogs,learning to take responsibility• Tips on grooming• The best dog diet in the world• First-aid and medical advice• And much more...Fully illustrated with more than 200 photographs that take you systematically through every phase of training, Family Dog will take the frustration out of dog training to give you the pet you ve always wanted.

Containing revolutionary scientific information on the mental development of your pet, Water Dog is a step by step training book with no extraneous material. It covers everything from the day you get your puppy to the finished dog, showing you the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequence.It will show you not only what to expect of your dog but what your dog can expect of you. Full of information about using the right commands and utilizing the Dummy-Launch, a training device co-developed by the author, this how-to guide will make training easy, fast, and fun,for you and your dog.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, resulting in a skilled hunting retriever by the time your pet is one year old. In Game Dog, you ll discover:• How to choose a pup,what to look for, where to find the best• The five critical periods of a dog's mental development• Which retrievers are easier to train,males or females• How to get two dogs to work together• Why feeding time is more than food• How to teach your dog to track, quarter, and swim after game• How to get your dog to betray his instincts and obey your commands• Which tasks your dog must master to qualify as a hunter• And much more...Fully illustrated, Game Dog is an invaluable book for every hunter training a retriever and every pet owner who wants a better trained dog.

This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog. It is the first book for the upland bird hunter that teaches the hunting commands with the use of training tools, making training easier for you and your dog. Written with scientific information on the mental development of a dog, Gun Dog shows the complete training procedures step by step in picture sequences. It will show you how to achieve every hunter's ideal: an animal that will double as a disciplined hunting dog and beloved family pet.