Publisher's Synopsis
This is the only Highly Rated, German Shorthaired Pointer book on Amazon that effectively offers the equivalent of 2 BOOKS IN 1!! You will get the usual complete owners guide/manual. PLUS EXPERT ADVANCED TRAINING, TIPS AND ADVICE
Supporters and enthusiasts of the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) will assert its superiority as the ultimate gundog by stating, if the GSP fails to find anything whilst hunting, there was nothing there in the first place. Typical traits of the GSP include the following: highly intelligent; full of life; power, speed; endurance; strong willed, gentle; affectionate; loyal; generally happy, cheerful and confident; tenacious, tolerant; obedient; adaptable; resilient; very sociable; people and other dog loving. Make excellent family dogs. Extremely intense, hard workers with a strong desire to please their handler.
However, if not given adequate training, exercise, socialisation, toilet training etc, they can be problematic.This book addresses ALL potential problems and offers tried and tested solutions.ADDITIONALLY, this book covers everything that you need to know to successfully care for, train and understand the German Shorthaired Pointer. There is a vast amount of useful information that will prove to be helpful now and also as a valuable reference resource for the future care of your German Shorthaired Pointer!!
The book is unique as it includes both BASIC obedience and ADVANCED TRAINING in one jargon free, very user friendly, fun, easy to follow step by step format.
The basic obedience training will greatly benefit your German Shorthaired Pointer, maintaining an obedient, well mannered dog. The advanced training will give your dog the type of training that they will love and were bred to follow, ensuring a motivated, stimulated, happy and healthy dog.
Covering all aspects of dog ownership necessary to have a happy well behaved family dog!So whether you just want a well behaved house dog or want to delve into more advanced aspects of training and management, you will find it all here!!
Some of the key points you will find in this book include detailed chapters on
- What to consider before committing
- Advice on avoiding puppy mills and un-reputable breeders
- Breeders and where to buy
- Rescue dogs
- What to do before your dog arrives
- What to do from day one
- Toilet Training
- Socialisation
- Basic and Advanced obedience training
- OPTIONAL GUNDOG TRAINING
- Behavioural problems
- Health
- Nutrition
- Grooming
- Includes all the help and advice as you are likely to need whether you are a prospective dog owner or already have a dog and are looking for extra help and guidance beyond the basics.
- A dedicated chapter summarising and walking you through what to expect and things you will need to do, each week from day one until your puppy matures.
- Many useful resources/website links detailing further reading, organisations and all the essentials you will need, as well as places to buy.
- In addition many expert breeders and owners, as well as practitioners in the fields of canine behavioural psychology, veterinary health and ownership, have contributed with invaluable advice and tips.
