Tarrant Trains Gun Dogs - Book Review
After reading several Dog Training books I have identified this gem by Bill Tarrant as my very favorite. Besides the priceless knowledge and dog training experience that Bill brings to the subject, his easy writing style was a joy to read. The main thing that rang true with me was his humane methods and the common sense training with an emphasis on having fun with the pup. In a day and age of "train your dog in one night" schemes and speed training videos it's not hard to get off on the wrong path. Bill Tarrant keeps you well-grounded and teaches you the basics about pack order and the natural instincts of your dog. By building on your dogs natural abilities Bill shows you how to bring a dog along without whips and shock collars.
I am still training my German Shorthair pups and a finished dog seems like a far off dream, but Bill's methods have gotten me well on my way to a brag quality dog. One of my favorite games to play with my pups is the scent training drills where I drag a small peice of hotdog across the grass and teach the pup to use his nose to find the treat. There are many more great training drills in this bird dog training classic by Bill Tarrant. You can find it at most major bookstores or you can order it online at Amazon.com like I did for $19.95 with FREE shipping.