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I'm going to be picking up a new golden retriever this summer, and am wondering what is a good book to get to learn how to train the dog myself? The dog will be a family/hunting dog. Mostly for ruffed grouse and pheasant. I'm not interested in any field trials, or anything of that sort. Just so it would be a good hunting dog.
I'm going to be picking up a new golden retriever this summer, and am wondering what is a good book to get to learn how to train the dog myself? The dog will be a family/hunting dog. Mostly for ruffed grouse and pheasant. I'm not interested in any field trials, or anything of that sort. Just so it would be a good hunting dog.
DogGone
02-20-2008, 10:04 AM
I would have to recommend meeting with a trainer and see if you can share in the training. I made a deal with a trainer near me to work his dogs and mine for $20 a day. This just helps them offset there expenses. Works out pretty nice.
baydogman
02-28-2008, 04:39 PM
Bill Tarrants "Hey pup Fetch it up" or Rich Wolters if you want to try his system.
seabassrocks2008
10-06-2008, 08:31 PM
The Golden Retriever by Eve Adamson is a good book lots of info and breed specific
Salmon Elitist
12-03-2008, 07:24 AM
"The 10 Minute Retriever" by John and Amy Dahl was recommended to me.
Good luck with your pup. I'm picking up a black lab pup tomorrow :rockit:
Aaron-IN
12-03-2008, 11:40 AM
I would suggest 10 minute retriever as well and for a complete training program I suggest Smartworks by Evan Graham.
Jimmy Jig
12-03-2008, 04:32 PM
Bill Tarrants book is a good one, he knows his stuff......