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Offline EmC

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Book recommendations
« on: February 21, 2007, 09:58:57 PM »

Jarvis is a workerxshow who shows a natural ability for working, he flushes out pheasants nearly every walk and absolutley loves it.
Over the summer I am really keen to do more with him, and would like to try some fairly basic to begin with working training.
Can anyone suggest a book which would be useful for me, being a complete novice  :005:

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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2007, 10:03:54 PM »
http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=23572.0

This thread has some good book recommendations on it  ;)
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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2007, 10:54:31 PM »
I've got Professional Gundog Training by Joe Irving...it's on amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Gundog-Training-Trade-Secrets/dp/190405790X/sr=8-1/qid=1172098267/ref=sr_1_1/026-1773379-7696433?ie=UTF8&s=books...and is full of great reading and instruction in an easy-to-read format.
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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2007, 09:12:32 AM »
I have that too julian and it is excellent

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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2007, 02:03:01 AM »
I'd find a training class... you can't beat someone teaching you



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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2007, 02:14:44 PM »
On a similar line...are there any good videos around on teaching gundog work?  I think I would find it easier to watch demonstrations/see something than to read it in a book.

I'd like Storm to have a go at gundog type work (because she enjoyed the taster sessions she had of it, and I'd like to give her some variety in her training).  Unfortunately there was only one club I found that would accept her (because she is show-type) but she is quite sensitive and the methods of training they were using just didnt suit her (or me).  So, I'm wondering if there is another way? 

p.s. I dont think I'd enjoy going on a shoot, but understanding the principles, and working with dummys is great (not sure I want to encourage her to hunt out little furries though)! 

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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2007, 08:35:01 PM »
there is some stuff specific to cockers. the edward martin series is the best.

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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2007, 09:09:39 PM »
Ah, thank you muchly.  I'll look out for it  :D

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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2007, 08:25:42 AM »
I work Cockers in US but my 2 favorite books, one is UK "Working Springers and Cockers" by Mike Smith and "HUP" by James Spencer (US). Both excellent for all levels so usuable always.
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Re: Book recommendations
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2007, 09:08:56 AM »
http://www.paulfrenchvideo.com/  ;) I recommend the Simon Tyres DVD's

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