Tom Dwyer was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass. He made his home in NH with his wife and three children. Tom owned and operated Millbrook Kennels where he trained and bred dogs. The author of two books; “Pointers-Just a few” and “Breeding- A Pup or Two,” Tom really shows his passion for training and breeding dogs. Tom’s third and final book: “Train Me A Gun Dog-Here Is What To Do,” explains various techniques on how to care for and train your dog to hunt. It is written in simple, but informative terms so that the novice hunter can learn the skills of hunting and the experienced hunter can enhance their skills. Tom was determined to finish this book prior to his passing from cancer in 2014. With the help of his family, the book was finally published in 2018.

America's top professional trainers reveal how you can use their methods.

Now in paperback Effective training techniques for bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers Photos illustrate techniques and equipment Veteran trainer and hunter Bill Tarrant goes beyond simple gun dog training and teaches handlers how to correct flaws in a dog's behavior in the field. He first explains how to "read" a dog--how to identify faults such as hard mouth and gun shyness--and then prescribes solutions for problems specific to each of the three major classifications of gun dogs--bird dogs, retrievers, and flushers.

This is the first gun dog book devoted exclusively to the flushing breeds and also covers training retrievers for upland game work. Roebuck gives step-by-step instructions on how your own dog can help improve the hunt.

This is a revised and expanded second edition.

A perfect new addition to the popular Richard A. Wolters series, trusted by hundreds of thousands of dog lovers for the past forty yearsMaster dog trainer Richard Wolters was renowned for his innovative techniques, customized to achieve superior results for a variety of pet owners. Now his protégé, Joseph Middleton, combines the lessons from the top-selling books in Wolters’s series—Water Dog, Gun Dog, and Game Dog—with the latest methods. The result is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for amateur trainers. Featuring time-tested wisdom for raising well-behaved canines, Top Dogincludes: - Six tests for selecting the correct puppy in the litter - All the basics of obedience that work on any age dog - The humane way to train with the electronic collar - Refined aspects of retrieval, including difficult, multiple-blind retrieves - Drills for an advanced hunting retriever and field trailer Whether raising a hunting dog or a family pet, readers will at last be able to realize the dream of owning a true “top dog,” a retriever that they’ll be proud of in the duck blind or at home with the kids. Sure to set the standard for years to come, Top Dogtakes the dog-training category to a new level.

Tales and true stories about hunters, their dogs and the upland game and waterfowl they hunt.

“My dogs and I get along best when I hit the birds they produce for me. Putting the odds in my favor is the least I can do. Now, so can you.” If you hunt for pheasants, grouse, quail, and other upland birds, forming a partnership with your dog can be a daunting challenge. Wingshooting USA’s Scott Linden is here to help. What the Dogs Taught Me fills in the blanks for the wingshooter and dog owner with solid advice that will improve dog and hunter’s levels of communication, respect, and hunting efficiency. With lessons on dogs’ desires, skills, and abilities to learn, care and feeding, health and safety, preparation, and shooting, What the Dogs Taught Me is the ultimate guide to maximizing happiness and minimizing frustration whether out on the hunt or relaxing in the backyard. Even better, Linden’s lovable, often hilarious tone makes taking advice on training, strategizing, and partnership enjoyable to human and canine alike. Don’t be a student at the school of hard knocks—What the Dogs Taught Me advances an upland hunter’s skills quickly, creatively, and without any of the angst of more difficult methods.

From Sit to Gundog is a wonderful book. Steve Reider's comfortable prose, practical wisdom, and dog-training expertise guides the reader along a rich and colorful journey that addresses virtually every key step of dog ownership, basic discipline, and hunt training. It is informative and fun to read and weaves a masterfully descriptive narrative with an attractive collection of corresponding photographs of the dogs, tools, and methods used to prepare competent bird hunting dogs and responsive family dogs. From Sit to Gundog is a book for anyone who loves dogs and appreciates the indelible bond that can flourish between a well-trained dog and a loving human companion. —Dr. Stephen Davis Professor Emeritus California Polytechnic University

Includes the care and training of all pointing breeds. Gives your pup the right start with sound basics in the first formative weeks of training and moves on to more advanced lessons, quartering, staunchness, steadiness to wing and shot, backing another dog. Helps you train your dog to a higher standard.