Time is the thing most of us lack, so here is a program everyone can use, from professional to amateur, to train his or her own dog in easy increments spending only 10 minutes a day. The Dahls are professionals, and they've trained, shown, competed and hunted with all the retriever breeds. But they've presented their information in a very readable format, interspersed with real-life tales of actual dogs.

The 10-Minute Retriever is highly readable (you'll devour it in one or two sittings) but also well-organized complete with a glossary and index to refer to. I can't say enough good things about it, and my fellow retriever owners who've read it all agree.


How to force fetch and how to arrange tests in the field   September 8, 2001
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The 10-Minute Retriever: How To M;ake An Obedient And Enthusiastic Gun Dog In 10 Minutes A Day is the perfect guide for training a good gun dog. With more than 30 years of retriever training experience between them, John and Amy Dahl persusasive argue that ten-minute training sessions are best for a retriever's attention span and accelerate the learning process. The 10-Minute Retriever is easy to use and highly accessible for rank novice dog trainers, yet contains tips, techniques, and information intended for experienced trainers as well. Basic topics covered include how to force fetch, how to arrange tests in the field, and how to humanely use an electric collar. Peppered with true dog anecdotes, and enhanced with adaptations in training techniques for different breeds of dog, The 10-Minute Retriever is a "must" for any sportsman who wants his retriever to do more than fetch the stick!