Synopsis
Retrievers and Retrieving is a comprehensive guide to the art of training retrievers, written by W. G. Eley and first published in 1905. The book covers all aspects of retriever training, from selecting a puppy to advanced techniques for field work. Eley provides detailed instructions for teaching the basic commands of sit, stay, and come, as well as more advanced commands such as heel, quarter, and retrieve. He also covers the use of whistles and hand signals in training.Eley emphasizes the importance of patience and consistency in training, and stresses the need to build a strong bond of trust and respect between dog and handler. He provides advice on selecting the right equipment for training, including collars, leads, and retrieving dummies.In addition to training techniques, Retrievers and Retrieving includes information on the history and characteristics of various retriever breeds, including the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Eley also discusses the use of retrievers in hunting, and provides tips for selecting and training a hunting dog.Retrievers and Retrieving is a classic work on retriever training, and remains a valuable resource for dog trainers and enthusiasts today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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