Fetch and Carry: A Treatise on Retrieving (1895)

Fetch and Carry: A Treatise on Retrieving is a comprehensive guide to the art of retrieving, written by Bernard Waters and first published in 1895. The book is aimed at dog owners and trainers who wish to train their dogs to retrieve game birds, such as pheasants and partridges, as well as other objects. The book covers a wide range of topics related to retrieving, including the history of the sport, the different types of retrievers, and the various techniques used to train dogs to retrieve. The author provides detailed instructions on how to teach a dog to retrieve, from the basics of holding and carrying an object to more advanced techniques such as blind retrieves and retrieving from water.Fetch and Carry also includes information on the equipment needed for retrieving, such as whistles, dummies, and training collars. The book also includes tips on how to care for and maintain a retriever, as well as advice on how to handle a dog during a hunting trip.Overall, Fetch and Carry: A Treatise on Retrieving is an essential guide for anyone interested in training their dog to retrieve game birds or other objects. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow, and includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help illustrate the techniques described.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.