American Hunter's gun dog editor, Bill McClure, says Bailey's book is different. He writes, "With enthusiasm, the author emphasizes 'Use common sense, consistency, and a small dose of formal training, and you've got yourself a fine hunting dog.' That's what the book is about and believe me, it's a good one. . .I would recommend it to anyone about to start a young pup. Buy it before he comes home and memorize the first seven chapters. Then the next six." Read the entire review...

Outdoor Life's hunting dog editor for 25 years, Larry Mueller, says: "Hopefully Joan Bailey's insight into the dog's first year will at last clarify this important subject. . .The timely thrust of this book is how to accomplish the amazing things that can be done ONLY while the dog is but a baby. . .If you have a pup don't put this book aside to read later." Read the entire review...

Field & Stream's gun dog editor for 25 years, Bill Tarrant, said Bailey's book". . .is a stand-up, self-propelling training and dog behavior book that emphasizes the first days of a pup's life in effective training. . .Get yourself a copy of this fast-reading but fully detailed dog training manual and give your next pup a head start in life."

The Montreal Gazette: ". . .One of the finest books on gun-dog training to cross my desk in a long time. . .The book is based on the premise that much of a dog's behavior is established during the first 16 weeks of life. . .The information she provides can prevent a whole host of headaches later in the dog's development. . .Bailey's book has been acclaimed by most of the dog training gurus in North America, including Field & Stream's Bill Tarrant and Outdoor Life's Larry Mueller." (George Gruenefeld, writing for The Montreal Gazette.)

Dogs in Canada: "Joan Bailey's credentials as an author on this topic are first-rate. She's familiar with the classic works in the field, has a wealth of experience as editor of The Gun Dog Supreme. . .and has been a field. . .judge of versatile hunting dogs for. . .two decades. . .HOW TO HELP GUN DOGS TRAIN THEMSELVES offers an organized and readable approach to training." (Sandy Gunn, writing for Dogs in Canada)