. Bird dogs in sport and conservation. Bird dogs; Dogs. 'V.'f. This young German Shorthaired I'ointer shows the staunch pointing qualities that are characteristic of the breed. In training the spaniel to quarter, you may use hand signals to advantage to indicate that he is to turn and quarter in the opposite direction. Some trainers use their dog whistles for no other purpose than to turn the dogs. Perhaps the most useful device you can use in training your young dog to quarter properly is to follow a zigzag course over the field, always working into the wind in early lessons. When the puppy s
. Bird dogs in sport and conservation. Bird dogs; Dogs. 'V.'f. This young German Shorthaired I'ointer shows the staunch pointing qualities that are characteristic of the breed. In training the spaniel to quarter, you may use hand signals to advantage to indicate that he is to turn and quarter in the opposite direction. Some trainers use their dog whistles for no other purpose than to turn the dogs. Perhaps the most useful device you can use in training your young dog to quarter properly is to follow a zigzag course over the field, always working into the wind in early lessons. When the puppy sees you change your course he will usually swing back to keep ahead. Occasionally you may find it necessary to start to run to arouse his interest in what lies ahead of you. After the dog has learned to quarter properly, you may reserve whistle signals or voice signals for special occasions when it is necessary to get his attention. Pointing dogs should quarter ahead of the hunter while working the likely spots, but at a greater distance than in the case of the spaniels. Steadiness on Poinf and to Wing and Shot.—The well-trained pointing dog should hold in pointing position until the hunter flushes the game and shoots; then remain steady in this position until sent to retrieve or to resume hunting. The spaniel should flush the game within gun range; then sit and hold steady in this position until sent to retrieve or to continue Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Yeatter, Ralph Emerson, 1896-. Urbana
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