Hunting Dogs

Hunting Dogs by Oliver Hartley is a comprehensive guide dedicated to the training care and management of various breeds of hunting dogs. This instructional manual provides detailed advice for hunters covering everything from selecting the right breed to developing the dogs’ natural hunting instincts. Hartley focuses on several types of hunting dogs including hounds pointers setters retrievers and spaniels each suited for different game and hunting conditions. The book offers practical tips on training dogs for specific hunting tasks such as tracking retrieving and pointing. Hartley emphasizes the importance of patience consistency and understanding a dog's natural abilities in order to shape an effective hunting companion.