Water Dog

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Summary: A Labrador owners must read!!
Review: I first read and used the techniques in this book 17 years ago and have used them on a number of fine retrivers. This method of training creates a very strong bond with your dog and teaches you how to encourage the positives without any negative stimulus . I treasure this book and recomend it to anyone who gets a retriever. Its like the retriever owners manual!

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Summary: Essential Reading for Home Trainers
Review: I found this book by accident 8 years ago in Alaska, just before getting my first Lab. After following his adivce to the letter and working hard with the dog for months, I have had an incredible friend and faithful companion ever since (a little trite perhaps, but very true!). It was almost uncanny to see the dog respond almost exactly as Wolters describes, and develop into an excellent dog. For years, neighbors and friends have remarked about how well behaved 'Yukon' is - perhaps the best compliment a dog owner could hear. When one of my friends told me that he was getting a new retreiver puppy in a few weeks, I immediately thought that the best favor I could do him and his puppy was to get them a copy of this classic (and perhaps one for myself also!).

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Summary: I read this and I don't even own a dog!
Review: I found WATER DOG in a used book store while searching for a good training manual for my son-in-law to use with his new lab, Allie. My wife has not yet mailed the book to him because I am in the middle of reading it. I am so fascinated by the techniques and theories of Mr. Wolters that I may go out and get a dog just so I can experience the thrill of a well-trained water dog for myself. That won't happen because it would not be fair to the dog, but it sure would be fun. Mr. Wolters has written a wonderful book that rings true to me, and I my confidence is only bolstered by all of the powerful testimonials. If you want a good read, even if you don't have a dog to train... GET THIS BOOK!

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Summary: Water Dog Review
Review: I had a great time reading the book. The training tips and techniques have worked extremely well on my lab. There is a logical progression to the process that is well explained. I would suggest that anyone who makes the decision and commits the time to training a retriever read and reread this book. Additionally, pay attention to the comments devoted to trainer patients - - you will need it.

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Summary: Water Dog Review
Review: I had a great time reading the book. The training tips and techniques have worked extremely well on my lab. There is a logical progression to the process that is well explained. I would suggest that anyone who makes the decision and commits the time to training a retriever read and reread this book. Additionally, pay attention to the comments devoted to trainer patients - - you will need it.

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Summary: The best way to Train the Trainer
Review: I have been training dogs for 20 years and this book was my trainer. Learning how to be a trainer is the start to a great dog and freind for life. The first time I read this book I knew that Mr. Wolters had put his time in and worked at it with love for the breed. The best thing you can do for a freind that is going to buy a Lab is give him your book to get started in the right direction. Thank-you for a life long friend and many hour of rereading to keep trained.

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Summary: Outdoors man
Review: I have trained four or five labs over the past 30 years using Water Dog as my bible. The methods described therein work. The hardest part is finding the time to work with your dog, but Wolter's method definitely teaches the dog and the hunter/trainer what to do. I have read most of the retriever training books which have been written and basically Water Dog is all you need.

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Summary: The Best for the everyday hunter
Review: I have trained four or five labs over the past 30 years using Water Dog as my bible. The methods described therein work. The hardest part is finding the time to work with your dog, but Wolter's method definitely teaches the dog and the hunter/trainer what to do. I have read most of the retriever training books which have been written and basically Water Dog is all you need.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: I have used this method on 4 labs and it has not failed me once. I enjoy the easy going traing that the dogs get. It proves that you do not have to yell, scream, or beat your dog to get it do do what you want. I guess my biggest point to make would be to follow through. You have to do the training. My labs are usually lap dogs but when it comes to being in the field, watch out - they dont loose.

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Summary: Too harsh
Review: I just purchased my first lab, and was not sure on which way to start retrieving training. While, this is the book you want! I talked to many guys and gals on the message boards and chat groups and every trainer and owner I talked to also recommends this book!