Water Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training Method

(as of 17/04/2010 02:16 - more info)

$26 $17

Listed Under: Dog Books

  • ISBN13 : 9780525247340
  • Condition : NEW
  • Notes : Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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5 Reviews

  1. Robert Bridges says:
    March 12, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I am a proud owner of a now 6 month old Chesapeke Bay Retriever. Unfortunately, I am not a hunter, but the training methods as described and instructed in the book, Water Dog, by Richard Wolters, offers excellent insight into bringing out the best in your retriever dog. If you have never had a retriever, they are wonderful companions and love to be outside doing something to please their owners. Mr. Wolters gives precise, straightforward instruction in how to bring out the best in your retriever whether it be for hunting, field trials or as a well-trained devoted companion. The key is to start early and be consistent with your frequent, if not daily, training. My advice is to read your book before getting your retriever.

  2. Reader-Angie says:
    February 13, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I so wish I had this book about a month before getting my first Lab. I purchased a gently used copy through Amazon and was blown over by the great information for training Labrador Retrievers. I should have gotten the “family dog” version of the book, but Water Dog had some great information and tips for training our dog. Easy to understand, and his writing style was humorous. Great book for the beginner, or for the old hand at dog training! (I’m a beginner, but was given the name of this book by an old hat at training–he said it was the best book he’d read on lab training! Glad I made the purchase!

  3. E. Weltens says:
    January 18, 2010 at 12:00 am

    This book is over 46 years old and the training methods in it have largely been overcome with more knowledge on dog behavior, development and newer training methods which yield better results.

    For whatever reason there are still the stubborn die-hard disciples of this book who hold onto it and recommend it every chance they get. They also get really defensive when you suggest that the book is out dated.

    Please do yourself and your dog a favor and look into books by Evan Graham (Smartworks), Chris Akin (Duck Dog Basics), Amy Dahl (10 Minute Retriever), Mike Lardy (Total Retriever) or Jackie Mertens (Sound Beginnings).

    If you do buy this book please disregard the methods he uses for intro to gunfire (banging pans at dinner) and correcting a dog that has not been taught what to do.

    If you don’t believe me get in touch with your local retrieving club and ask them or go to [...] and ask there.

  4. M. witmer says:
    June 4, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I had been told that this is the “Bible” of dog training. The people who told me this are correct. Plain spoken, easy to understand instructions that will be a great help when I get my new puppy on Saturday.

  5. Reid C. Bailey says:
    May 12, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I just got my dog and now i’m fully prepared to train her. This book is old, but its funny and very practical.

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