Description:

This is a perfect, new addition to the popular Richard A. Wolters series that has been trusted by hundreds of thousands of dog lovers over the past forty years. Master dog trainer, Richard Wolters, was renowned for his innovative techniques, customized to achieve superior results for a variety of pet owners.

Now, his protégé, Joseph Middleton, combines lessons from the top-selling books in Wolters’s series—Water Dog, Gun Dog, and Game Dog—with the latest methods. The result is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for amateur trainers. It features time-tested wisdom for raising well-behaved canines.

Top Dog includes:

Six tests for selecting the correct puppy in the litter

All the basics of obedience that work on any age dog

The humane way to train with the electronic collar

Refined aspects of retrieval, including difficult, multiple-blind retrieves

Drills for an advanced hunting retriever and field trailer

Whether raising a hunting dog, or a family pet, readers will be able to realize the dream of owning a true “top dog,” a retriever that they’ll be proud of in the duck blind, or at home with the kids. Top Dog takes the dog-training category to a new level.

Sure to set the standard for training your retriever