Training the working spaniel - Janet Menzies

Training the Working Spanielmakes it simple for anyone to train their working springer or cocker spaniel,whether beginner or more experienced owner. This book starts from early obedience training all the way to competingin working tests and field trials.

Those with more experience willappreciate the detailed advice on advanced work in the field, rough shooting,picking-up, and training as a peg dog. While first-timers will find plenty of help on how to keep a working dogin a family home, as well as introducing their spaniel to a variety of shootingsituations.

Reflecting the huge popularity of the cockers, the author gives plenty of advice aimed specifically at cockers as well as springers. There is also information on the lesser-known spaniel breeds including Irish Water spaniels, Clumbers, Field spaniels, Sussex spaniels, Welsh springers and Brittany Spaniels

With unique access to the most successfulspaniel trainers, the author brings exclusive tips from the top that can beused by any beginner. The book contains information on modern training in urbanenvironments as well as insights into elite spaniel work and gives guidance onbreeding your own spaniels.