Suitable for all hunting dog breeds, this book is the long-awaited alternative to outdated training methods. Experienced dog trainer Andreas Gass sees himself as a coach for the collaboration between dog and handler. For him, behavior-oriented dog education is just as important as the latest technical aids. In this book, he guides you and your dog from puppy purchase to successfully completing performance tests. Based on the latest findings in behavioral research combined with years of experience, he helps hunters achieve a motivated and well-behaved hunting companion. Furthermore, the training methods described in the book are also suitable for correcting unwanted behaviors without taking away the dog's joy in its hunting work.