Training Your Pointing Dog explains how to develop an obedient gundog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn puppy to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explains the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup's natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gundog. Advice on how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting style Training tips for house-training and basic living commands Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrieving How to prevent problem behaviours of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, and short stopping.