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If you are going to train your own working spaniel - especially if it is to be your first - get Janet Menzies' invaluable book and read it from start to finish first. --The Field
The author's knowledge and experience at the highest level of the discipline comes across clearly in the detailed guidance and easy-to-follow explanations. --Shooting Times
She [the author] is very good at recognising that all dogs are different and that you need to be aware of your own dogs' abilities. I like the fact that she emphasizes that when things start to go wrong, go back to basics and make sure that they are solid before pushing ahead. Each chapter has a useful troubleshooting section which covers problems that may arise. The book is well illustrated with colour photos. I thought it was an interesting book and should be very useful to those training their spaniels for the field. --Dog Training Weekly
Janet Menzies is a very experienced gundog trainer but unlike some other experts she can see things from the novice's point of view, covering many of the little worries that are often neglected while remaining absolutely sound on the basic principles. And her troubleshooting tips at the end of each chapter are welcome. She is also well aware of the difficulties which face today's gundog trainer in an increasingly urbanised world and has thoughtfully included a valuable chapter on the urban gundog, showing that you can have a working spaniel in the city. If you are thinking of training a spaniel this book really is worth reading.' --BASC Shooting and Conservation
She [the author] is very good at recognising that all dogs are different and that you need to be aware of your own dogs' abilities. I like the fact that she emphasizes that when things start to go wrong, go back to basics and make sure that they are solid before pushing ahead. Each chapter has a useful troubleshooting section which covers problems that may arise. The book is well illustrated with colour photos. I thought it was an interesting book and should be very useful to those training their spaniels for the field. --Dog Training Weekly
While focussing on cockers and springers there is also plenty of information on rarer breeds, like clumbers and Brittanys. It is a thorough guide to getting the best from your spaniel and will be of great use to the existing or wannabe owner. --Shooting Gazette
She [the author] is very good at recognising that all dogs are different and that you need to be aware of your own dogs' abilities. I like the fact that she emphasizes that when things start to go wrong, go back to basics and make sure that they are solid before pushing ahead. Each chapter has a useful troubleshooting section which covers problems that may arise. The book is well illustrated with colour photos. I thought it was an interesting book and should be very useful to those training their spaniels for the field. --Dog Training Weekly
The author's knowledge and experience at the highest level of the discipline comes across clearly in the detailed guidance and easy-to-follow explanations. --Shooting Times
She [the author] is very good at recognising that all dogs are different and that you need to be aware of your own dogs' abilities. I like the fact that she emphasizes that when things start to go wrong, go back to basics and make sure that they are solid before pushing ahead. Each chapter has a useful troubleshooting section which covers problems that may arise. The book is well illustrated with colour photos. I thought it was an interesting book and should be very useful to those training their spaniels for the field. --Dog Training Weekly
Janet Menzies is a very experienced gundog trainer but unlike some other experts she can see things from the novice's point of view, covering many of the little worries that are often neglected while remaining absolutely sound on the basic principles. And her troubleshooting tips at the end of each chapter are welcome. She is also well aware of the difficulties which face today's gundog trainer in an increasingly urbanised world and has thoughtfully included a valuable chapter on the urban gundog, showing that you can have a working spaniel in the city. If you are thinking of training a spaniel this book really is worth reading.' --BASC Shooting and Conservation
She [the author] is very good at recognising that all dogs are different and that you need to be aware of your own dogs' abilities. I like the fact that she emphasizes that when things start to go wrong, go back to basics and make sure that they are solid before pushing ahead. Each chapter has a useful troubleshooting section which covers problems that may arise. The book is well illustrated with colour photos. I thought it was an interesting book and should be very useful to those training their spaniels for the field. --Dog Training Weekly
While focussing on cockers and springers there is also plenty of information on rarer breeds, like clumbers and Brittanys. It is a thorough guide to getting the best from your spaniel and will be of great use to the existing or wannabe owner. --Shooting Gazette
She [the author] is very good at recognising that all dogs are different and that you need to be aware of your own dogs' abilities. I like the fact that she emphasizes that when things start to go wrong, go back to basics and make sure that they are solid before pushing ahead. Each chapter has a useful troubleshooting section which covers problems that may arise. The book is well illustrated with colour photos. I thought it was an interesting book and should be very useful to those training their spaniels for the field. --Dog Training Weekly
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Training the Working Spaniel makes it simple for anyone to train their gundog, no matter what facilities are available. The book contains chapters on training the urban gundog; how to keep a working dog in a family home; and introducing first-timers to working their spaniel in a variety of shooting situations. The author takes the reader, whether novice or experienced, all the way from teaching the pup to hup to competing in field trials at the highest levels. The book covers everything from the first lessons in sitting and staying, to working on live game. It then covers advanced work in the field, rough shooting, picking-up, and training as a peg dog. The final part of the book introduces the reader to elite spaniel work in field trials as well as giving guidance on breeding your own dogs. With unique access to the most successful spaniel trainers, the author brings exclusive tips from the top that can be used by any beginner.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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There are lots of books about training gun dogs. Many of them very out of date in approach. This is thoroughly up to date published in 2010. It's an excellent book for training the unique nature of the spaniel - be it springer, cocker or one of the many others. Takes you through from early puppy lessons such as sit and heel through to being ready for the field. The author is entertaining and knowledgable although I found her very subtly dismissive of those that are not following the 'proper' route to Gundog training (our spaniel has to serve as family pet as well and she covers this but in a slightly dismissive way). But that's my only criticism of an otherwise really good manual for training your dog for field work.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This book is written well with good instructions accompanied by valid reasoning and examples.
So far it has been very useful, although I wish it gave a little more advice for people looking to purchase a working spaniel for the first time but once the puppy has been selected this is a valuable asset.
Janet is well respected and has some very good mentors so this book is a good way of gaining knowledge from the top trainers in the UK.
So far it has been very useful, although I wish it gave a little more advice for people looking to purchase a working spaniel for the first time but once the puppy has been selected this is a valuable asset.
Janet is well respected and has some very good mentors so this book is a good way of gaining knowledge from the top trainers in the UK.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought the other half a working Cocker Spaniel along with this book. I am a Working Retriever Person myself, so limited knowledge and experience with anything with floppy ears. After being given a pages by page brief on every chapter, i can now see why he does what he does and that it was worth getting his champion line. Still a pain when you are trying to watch the TV but he is only 15weeks.
Well worth the money and read, for all those who think they know nothing or a lot. Would also recomend using THE WORKING COCKER - Peter Jones. The two go well together.
Well worth the money and read, for all those who think they know nothing or a lot. Would also recomend using THE WORKING COCKER - Peter Jones. The two go well together.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wish I'd bought a hard copy
This is an excellent book - or at least I think it is (time and puppy success will tell). However, I wish I hadn't bought a Kindle version because there are lots of pages I need to... Read more
Published 18 days ago by G. Meller
Good work good read
This is a very good book and well worth the read, however some areas of the book need to be taken with a pinch of salt. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Rk
At last!
This book is both well written and informative. It addresses training from an owners perspective and is probably best read right through and then used in sections as you and your... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. F. Croft
satisfied completely
My husband recently purchased this book its his first time working a cocker spaniel... tips enclosed are priceless! Well worth the money.
Published 6 months ago by splash
book
This is only suitable for training your dog to the gun, we have a working cocker as a pet and it really doesn't apply to pets. Read more
Published 7 months ago by rabbiclung
Definitely not for the faint hearted!
As an owner of 2 cocker puppies and a 7 year old cocker i thought i would get a book to try and correct previous mistakes! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tretop
Training the Working Spaniel
I purchased this as a new working springer owner wanting to know as much as possible about training my puppy, although I do not intend to work her. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kate
Training the Working Spaniel
Informative and useful. My husband and I are using this in conjunction with other spaniel training books as we prefer a rounded approach. Arrived in good time. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. D. Devenish-bright
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So far, so good. This is the most useful puppy and dog training book I've seen so far. While we've got a spaniel as a pet rather than just to work the methods work. Read more
Published 19 months ago by srah
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