Water Dog by Richard A. Wolters

Water Dog

Revolutionary Rapid Training Method

Richard A. Wolters

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · September 24, 1964

The classic bestselling dog training book for the person with limited time who wants to train a working retriever fast.

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Who it’s for
Training moves from puppyhood to finished working retriever, with procedures shown in picture sequence.
Themes
Working-retriever training, Step-by-step dog training, Dog-owner training partnership
Genres
Training Your Dog

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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.

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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

Retriever Training Steps

Training moves from puppyhood to finished working retriever, with procedures shown in picture sequence.

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  • Picture sequences show the training procedures step by step.
  • Guidance on choosing commands and using the Dummy-Launch.

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  • Training guidance runs from bringing home a puppy to a finished dog.
  • The book explains what the dog can expect from you.

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  • Training Your Dog
  • Pet Resources
  • Practical Guides
Authors
Richard A. Wolters
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published
September 24, 1964
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Working-retriever training · Step-by-step dog training · Dog-owner training partnership
Reading lane
Training Your Dog