Gun Dog Magazine’s John McGonigle says: “The best book there is on dealing with and training a new gun dog pup is How To Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves by Joan Bailey.” March/April 2008.

Update of a Classic October 2004 Larry Mueller, Hunting Dog Editor Joan Bailey sent me a copy of How To Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves. Joan's already popular book, now in its fourth printing, has been revised and expanded, especially in the important area of retrieving. Also added is more on understanding your dog, from the keen observations of our mutual friend Ken Osborn.

Designed in an easy to read, step-by-step, format How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves assists gun dog owners by providing proven methods emphasizing socialization, exposure and conditioning during the critical first 12 months of a dog's life. Under the skillful direction of Joan Bailey, gun dog enthusiasts will learn what thousands of successful bird hunters have known for years---with a little help gun dogs just about train themselves.

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Over 220 information packed pages and more than 130 photographs
that show you exactly how to bring your pup along, using the easy,
informal, time-tested methods.
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