The Competitive Gundog: Field Trials and Working Tests

Competing with your gundog is great fun, but many owners are unaware of the many year-round training and competitive opportunities in which they can be involved. Many also think that the skills required are above them, and that such events are available only to the very experienced amateur or the gundog professional, but this is far from the truth. This guide is aimed at the beginner and the less experienced handler and provides detailed descriptions of all aspects of trials and tests. It covers field trials and working tests; spring and grouse pointing; the show gundog working certificate; retrievers, spaniels, pointers, and setters; and working with hunt, point, and retrieve (HPR) dogs.