Gundog Sos

In Gundog SOS, respected trainer, judge and competitor Laura Hill takes an in-depth look at common mistakes and what can be learnt from them. She looks at avoiding potential pitfalls in the first place, unpacks 'bad behaviour', analyses the relevance of the relationship between trainer and dog, and gives practical strategies for improvement in training partnerships. Supported by illustrations, case studies and exercises, this essential resource comprehensively addresses the most frequently occurring training problems and provides workable solutions to help readers to improve or fix them.

Simple strategies for managing your Border Collies' instincts How do you introduce a Border Collie into your home? How do you manage their working instincts in a domestic setting? This book will equip you with the understanding and practical strategies to effectively manage and train your Border Collie, whilst still having fun with your dog and building a strong partnership. Understanding the breed is fundamental to being able to train your dog. Part I of the book explains why Border Collies were bred and how their genetic features impact their character. Part II then offers practical training strategies for: lead walking and recall; introducing a rescue dog in your home; Border Collies and children and finally, trouble-shooting problems and setbacks. Barbara Sykes is an esteemed Border Collie trainer, consultant and authority on the breed. She has lived with Border Collies all her life and has spent the last fifty years training, trialling and rescuing hundreds of dogs. In her sixth book, she takes a fun approach to dog training and emphasises the importance of creating a positive relationship with your dog. Although developed with Border Collies in mind, these techniques are applicable to any breed, making an owner's life easier and a dog's life happier.

An aggressive dog, whether large of small, baring its teeth and growling can be a terrifying sight. Dogs, like children, require boundaries and training in order for them to grow into sociable, well-mannered adults with a healthy respect for their fellow beings. Barbara Sykes explains how to recognise and understand the causes of hostility in dogs, and how to move forward in a calm and sympathetic way in order to gain a dog's respect and friendship. The author is an experienced dog trainer and her common-sense approach to behavioural problems in dogs is successfully proven in this book by the rehabilitation of Craig.

This book is written with the Gundog owner in mind. Retriever and Spaniel owners will find this a really helpful guide to raising a young dog, and many of the principles used will also be useful to HPR owners. The author has over 20 years experience with working gundogs and offers a sensible, easy to read guide to getting the best from your gundog. There are sections on training but this is not the main focus of the book. You are encouraged to try and understand the dog's point of view as you help him to mature into a good companion for the shooting field, competitions, or just as a member of the family. Only modern, acceptable methods are endorsed and canine psychology is shown to be very relevent when tapping into the natural instincts of these clever dogs. Avis has shared her observations and training tips with you while advising that the help of a professional trainer is invaluable. Use this book to support you through the early months and years with your new gundog and even if you are not new to dog training you will certainly find some new ideas and interesting thoughts here. We are all constantly learning about our canine companions and how they think and Avis will attempt to get you to look at your dog in a whole new light!

This is the classic gundog training manual. It explains the inner nature of gundogs, their behaviour patterns and reflexes, about elements of management, and the man-dog communication system by which the recommended lessons can be taught.