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Field Trials and Judging Ref: DSHP16 This book was first published in 1929 and was considered to be a classic reference to the difficult task of judging retriever and spaniel field trials. In this new edition Susan Scales puts forward her comments on the original text that will help interpretation of situations in modern day circumstances. "A valuable insight into field trials and judging which will be of immense interest to all who train dogs for the shooting field and those who aspire to judge these events" - Countryman's Weekly. Price: £20.35 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Gundogs - Their Learning Chain Ref: DSHP19 Joe Irving's new paperback edition of his greatly respected handbook on gundogs shows how to train a dog for any type of shooting by following a series of basic lessons which form a special sequence or 'learning chain'. From buying a puppy to working it in the field, the author describes in detail how to adapt each stage of training to suit individual temperaments and all breeds of gundog - spaniel, labrador, golden retriever, flat-coat, curly-coat, pointer, setter and even the cross-breed. Price: £18.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Gundogs - Training and Field Trials Ref: DSHP15 Written for the novice trainer and based on the methods which the author has found by practical experience to be the easiest and the best, this book covers everything from choice and selection of a gundog puppy through to participation in a field trial. Price: £22.76 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Gundog Sense and Sensability Ref: DSHP12 Wilson Stephens book explains the inner nature of gundogs, their behaviour patterns and reflexes, elements of management and the man-dog communication system by which the recommended lessons can be taught. Price: £18.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Gundog Training Ref: DSHP26 This book is written by a practising professional who has a long list of Field Trial Champions to his credit. His opinions, often openly controversial, are therefore backed by considerable experience, and given for what they are worth, without any attempt to impose them on the reader. Chapters cover breeds, choice of puppy and all phases of training, water work, shooting days and field trials. Price: £20.35 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Hounds of the World Ref: DSHP14 Hounds represent the oldest group of dogs in the world with their origins dating back many thousands of years. This unique book features superb photographs of hounds outdoors in their natural environments, as well as close-up portrayals of individual dogs. The accompanying text adopts a chronological approach to its subject, explaining the development of the hound lineage and the different types of hounds that have been evolved down the centuries. An invaluable reference source. Price: £29.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Love of Labs Ref: DSHP28 First-class retrievers with loyal personalities and gentle natures, Labradors are faithful companions, bring their owners laughter, comfort and courage. Love of Labs is the ultimate tribute to these remarkable dogs with captivating stories by leading outdoors writers complemented by delightful colour photos. Price: £15.60 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Your Sick Dog Ref: SICKDOG Click here for more information Price: £19.92 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
The Versatile Gundog Ref: 2EO2A Click here for more information Price: £19.92 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Professional Gundog Training Ref: 5790X Click here for more information Price: £23.44 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Pointers and Setters Ref: DSHP24 Written by a leading gundog breeder and trainer this is a complete guide to the training and breeding of the Pointer, English, Irish and Gordon setters. Included in the book are chapters on the origins of pointers and setters and advice on choices. There is emphasis on the psychological approach to training, explaining how dogs think and learn. Dog work is also covered in detail with guidance on field trialing. Price: £23.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Retriever Training Ref: DSHP27 This is an ideal book not only for the owner of a retriever which he wishes to train as a gundog, but also for any reader interested in the correct choice and education of a puppy. The book is unique in that it contains the knowledge and advice of twelve top trainers, in addition to the author's extensive experience gained over the last thirty years. Written in a simple, highly readable style it makes the process of canine education easy for the ordinary reader to understand. Price: £20.35 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
The Complete Gundog Training Manual Ref: DSHP2 James Douglas (often referred to as the trainers' trainer) has over 30 years experience of training dogs to the highest level. His book is packed full of his experience, wisdom and tips cleaned throughout this career to give you all the facts and knowledge you need to train the breed of your choice. From how to choose the right breed of dog for you, early puppy training and care, through every step to adulthood, making training both fun and rewarding for you and your dog. Price: £23.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	The Complete Jack Russell Ref: DSHP18 This book coves the Jack Russell as a dog first and foremost, but also covers its showing under both standards of the Kennel Club and Jack Russell Terrier Club of Great Britain, and reproduces the standards for each. The book carefully traces the history of the breed plus care, feeding, showing, first aid, medical treatment, housing, training and breeding. Price: £15.60 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
The New Complete Lurcher Ref: DSHP23 This book covers all you could possibly need to know about this increasingly popular type of dog that many find hard to define. This essential, fully updated guide defines the many confusing types of lurcher, explains their origins and how to acquire, train, breed and enter them into competition. Other aspects include events, health and new societies. All aspects of lurchers are dealt with and many points are illustrated by anecdotes. Packed with useful information it is an invaluable guide for all lurcher lovers. Price: £24.01 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	The Lurcher Ref: DSHP21 Frank Sheardown defines a Lurcher as 'a crossbred between any longdog and a breed other than a longdog'. This book is therefore about dogs that result from matings of a longdog and other breeds such as gundogs, guard dogs or sheepdogs. In addition to looking at the Lurcher as it is bred today and what can be found of the breed around the world, the author looks at the practical aspects of breeding, care and dog management. Price: £23.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Border Terriers An Owner's Companion Ref: BTAOC Click here for more information Price: £17.61 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	The Traditional Working Terrier Ref: DSHP17 This book deals with the origins and uses of the main working terrier breeds and discusses how to care for and use these terriers for pest control. It covers breeding and showing and explains the versatility of each breed. It also discusses, in great detail, the qualities needed in a working terrier and why certain breeds are best suited to certain terrain. It is full of practical information for both the beginner and the experienced terrier man. Price: £15.60 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
The Working Labrador Ref: DSHP10 This book is written for the Labrador owner whose dog is a family pet and also a working gundog. It guides the owner through all stages of training the dog so that the standard of field performance required can be achieved, whether it be working the dog several days a week or once or twice a season. The book also includes chapters on buying, rearing and working Labradors. Price: £22.81 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	The Working Lurcher Ref: TWLUR A passion for working lurchers and their skills has been the driving force behind this book. The author writes not only from the heart but from a wide and detailed experience of the working lurcher in all its varied guises performing all its different tasks. The book takes the reader through the basic standards required in a lurcher that is about to start work, and described different quarry species and the traditional methods of bringing each to hand, as well as the types of lurcher best suited to each task. Price: £23.44 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
The Working Longdog Ref: DSHP22 In recent years there has been a fast growing interest in keeping longdogs both for working and showing. This book will provide the owner with all the information he needs to choose and keep the right dog for his needs. He gives much wise advice on buying, keeping, training, breeding and working the various breeds and crosses, all of which is written in an entertaining style with many amusing anecdotes to illustrate the points he makes. Price: £18.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Working Pointers and Setters Ref: WPS41 Click here for more information Price: £23.44 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
The Working Springer Spaniel Ref: TWSS Click here for more information Price: £23.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Training the Pointer-Retriever Gundog Ref: DSHP8 Michael Brander has trained pointer-retrievers for many years and in this book he has written a complete guide to training from the initial stages through to field trial level. This book is for the owner who wants a thoroughly useful all-round working gundog which is able to quarter the gound, come to point, to flush and finally, retrieve. Also included are chapters on training and working two dogs and field trialing. Price: £20.35 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Training Retrievers with Nigel Mann Ref: DSHP13 Nigel Mann is an amateur who has been successful competing against professionals and is now a keen field trialer. Nigel feels that many of the dogs that run in field trials today are like puppets on a whistle - the handlers find the retrieve, not the dog. One of the underlying reasons Nigel wrote this book is that he believes his methods differ in a number of aspects to those expressed in other books. His new ideas should assist anyone who is anxious to train their gundog to a degree when it becomes a competent and reliable retriever, giving the same pleasure that Nigel gets from his dogs. Price: £20.40 (Including VAT at 17.5%)	Training the Rough Shooters Dog Ref: 1853105015 "In this book Peter Moxon is catering for the roughshooter who wants a useful, steady dog to aid him to his sport. There is a tremendous lot of meat in it for the novice trainer attempting to "make" his first gundog. In particular there are plenty of examples of things going wrong during training, and good advice on how to set about correcting them". - Geoffrey Amitage, Shooting Times. Price: £20.40 (Including VAT at 17.5%)
Training Spaniels Ref: DSHP20 Written by a leading gundog trainer, this book exlains to the novice trainer what needs to be done step-by-step and, just as importantly, explains how to obviate defects of behaviour in the dogs and remedy them when they occur. The general care of spaniels from infancy to maturity is dealt with throughout and advice is also given on breeding. The first working season is covered and the techniques employed in field trials are described. Price: £20.35 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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