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Over the years I have
accumulated books, videos,
and other reference
materials on subjects
ranging from breeding,
canine genetics, tracking,
retrieving, obedience
training, pointing, and dog
behavior. This
information has allowed me
to evolve as a dog trainer
and breeder. I want to
share some of the book and video
titles with you, I have
grouped them by subject
headings. I included a
short synopsis of each book.
Click
HERE
for a complete PDF list of my
training
books, videos, and general references.
Tracking:
The first book listed is
the only one that deals
specifically with training
dogs to find wounded
game. The other books
discuss training dogs
to track human scent.
The principals and training
techniques described in
these books are very similar
to those used to train dogs
for blood tracking and can be
easily incorporated into a
training program for game
recovery.
Tracking Dogs for Finding
Wounded Deer by John
Jeanneney -
The abundant
wealth of this book lies in
what it can do for a hunter
before he goes out hunting
and wounds a deer. Once a
deer has been wounded,
Jeanneney’s suggestions
become priceless for
identifying wound sites and
tracking approaches.
It provides all the
information hunters need to
start using tracking dogs.
It also includes details
about what breeds to
consider, how to select a
dog and how to train hounds
to locate dead deer.
Tracking Dog: Theory
and Methods by Glen Johnson
- This is the
bible of restricted tracking
training and the method
described in the book is the
foundation for reliable
tracking. This book is
the standard for anyone
training dogs to track.
K-9
Professional Tracking: A
Complete Manual for Theory
and Tracking by Gerritsen
Resi
- Methods are
based on acquiring a clear
understanding of what is
involved in tracking, what
the dog's scent capabilities
really are, and what
conditions can affect the
dog's tracking ability, and
how. From this background,
handlers can choose from a
variety of methods to train
their dog to track.
Training
a Competition Tracking Dog
(DVD)
- This tape was filmed over
a 3 year period in Germany &
America. It is one of the
most comprehensive studies
ever done on sport tracking
(foot step tracking).
This video uses all
motivational methods to
teach a dog to track.
The video begins with the
theory of track scent.
There is a section on how to
select tracking fields for
dogs of different skill
levels.
Problem Solving in Tracking
(DVD)
-
This
is a handling tape that
shows competitors common
mistakes that everyone makes
in handling a tracking dog.
It is a follow-up DVD to the
one listed above.
Retriever Training:
SmartFetch by Evan Graham
- The complete
guide to all phases of force
fetching. This book
examines the history of
force fetching dogs, its
goals and purposes, while
laying a solid foundation
for a fully trained dog. All
obedience issues associated
with it are fully explained.
SmartWork for Retrievers -
Volume I Basics and
Transition by Evan Graham
- Detailed easy to follow
instructions for retriever
training, from puppies
through basics and early- to
mid-transition. Also
included is a comprehensive
Glossary of Terms to help
you get acquainted with the
language of dog training.
SmartWork for Retrievers -
Volume II Secrets of the
Pros by Evan Graham
- Late transition through
advanced, plus
troubleshooting the fully
trained retriever.
Everything you always wanted
to know about dog training
to finish your retriever the
ways the pros do it.
The
10-Minute Retriever by John
and Amy Dahl
-
This book is easy to use for
the absolute beginner and
yet deeply informative for
the serious student of
retriever training. Primary
importance is placed on
developing and enhancing the
desire to retrieve from
early puppy hood onward. The
authors believe that daily
ten-minute training sessions
lead to rapid learning.
Gun Dog Training:
How to Help Gun Dogs Train
Themselves by Joan Bailey
-
Joan’s philosophy is both
simple and fun. Basically
the owner takes
responsibility for exposing
the pup to situations that
will allow it to develop its
hunting instincts, the rest
is up to pup. No negative
responses or punishments in
the critical early months.
Drahthaar Puppy Manual
-
This 120+ page manual is
designed to get the new
owner of a German-registered
Drahthaar up to speed as
quickly as possible with
regard to the complex German
breeding and testing
systems, and provide a
step-by-step detailed guide
to raising and training the
pup from 8 weeks through 2
years. Training and
preparation for the spring
Puppy Test (VJP) and Fall
Breed Test (HZP) is covered
in great detail.
Armbruster Training Manual
- Leonard F. Armbruster was
an American who trained and
bred Deutsch-Drahthaars
while living in Germany. He
enjoyed much success in the
German testing system, and
his training methods were
greatly admired. His method
of demonstrating control of
his dogs by use of the Halt
command when his dogs
flushed a hare, and then
were sent on to track it
successfully, was so
impressive that a special
award was created in 1970 to
single out dogs that are
trained to such a high
level. It is called the
Armbruster Halt Award and is
still awarded in Germany and
the US today.
Gait and Anatomy:
K-9
Structure and Terminology
- Learn to evaluate
structure and movement,
heads. The book gives an
individual an idea of what
to look for whether it is in
the show ring or evaluating
puppies. Excellent line
drawings.
A Key
to Movement (VCR)
- See what every
judge sees: movement down,
back, and around. Action is
slowed down so much that you
see what is actually
happening when a dog walks
and trots.
Dogsteps (DVD)
- The most complete
information on canine gait
and movement! The incredible
moving x-rays show you what
is actually happening when a
dog moves; you can see the
relationships between parts.
Canine Breeding and Genetics:
Obedience Training:
Canine
Behavior:
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