"Having been training and breeding gundogs for over 10 years now I am always on the look out for a good training book. My book shelves groan with various tomes giving advice on how to successfully train a dog. Until recently I have not found a book, DVD, or video that truly reflects my ideas on leadership skills and living with a dog. Many of my trainees are looking for help with a gundog that is also a house dog and I would love to be able to confidently recommend one to them. Now, at last, a book that addresses this situation with good sound advice given in clear language. Lez avoids all the 'gundog speak' that confuses the average pet gundog owner and she gives us great stratagies for getting the best from our dogs. Even if you never intend to go into the shooting field this book is a must for all those living with a gundog breed. Should you intend to work your dog on a shoot then you will find all the basic training skills needed here to set you off on the right path. The training methods suggested are all kind and 'hands off' which is as it should be. Gone are the days of 'breaking' a dogs spirit to make it work. All good modern trainers get their dogs to work for them from choice using positive re-inforcements while understanding a lot about how a dog's mind works. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to my clients and we look forward to an advanced training book if Lez can find the time to put pen to paper once more!"

This book has something for everyone and is not just for owners of gundogs. Lez writes with a wealth of experience and a wonderful sense of humour making this such an enjoyable and informative read about understanding and training our pet dogs.

"Thank you so much for the book which arrived yesterday. You have pointed out all my failings so eloquently, although it is quite reassuring to know I am after all just a typical primate. I am sure it will be a great success and every gundog owner should have one on their Christmas list. Congratulations you must be very proud of it. I will certainly be recommending it."

"Your book is a great read thanks very much"

"A tremendous read that should have been written years ago!"

"The book is AMAZING and I am not going to give too much feedback at this stage as I have made a lot of notes to offer my review and I have not finished it yet, suffice to say I am hooked and am reading my dog very very differently."

"I like to say a big thank you for writing this book. This has given me a great insight into the order of the dog pack. I have not finished the book yet, but felt that I had to say how impressed I've been so far. I have already made head ways into changing my position within the pack by using the blocking and herding techniques which means I now am the first person though the door each time. My pack of two spaniels are now out of the bedroom, sitting away from the table while the human pack eat, and only get invited up onto the sofa when the humans want our hounds next to us, now and then. I have still got a long way to go, that means I got a lot more the learn about communicating with my dogs, but I'm sure with the guidance of 'The Pet Gundog' I will have mannered dogs and a happier homestead."

"Thought you would like to know how useful I have found your new book for working with my 18th month old Welsh Springer, Glen.We are completing our 4th week on the long line training and using the recall whistle with reward and praise.The line has been dropped for short periods and his recall is variable but he has an eye for me much more now and I know this will take time so I am not rushing the stages. The 'silent' method at doorways and my use of blocking and claiming space is good and understood by the dog as you said. The retrieve is a challenge and we seem to have got somewhere with the component parts with the emphasis on fun but I'm about to use the line for that too. I also like the way you have distinguished between training and developing the dog's self control - an important point I think. I have found your ideas reassuring for this very receptive dog who is so guided by his nose. He has been my most challenging dog so far but thanks to your little book I am gaining confidence and feeling a sense of achievement in our working relationship. I only wish you could see work in progress and correct my mistakes!"

"Lez thank you for all your valuable help. I will continue to study your book as it's without doubt one of the best I've read."