Water Work, Water Play

Water Work, Water Play is a comprehensive training guide for the WD and WRD divisions, and this greatly-expanded edition includes the new WRDX division. Hundreds of photos and sketches will help you with every step of the training. The training methods are clear and fun for handler and dog, and the problem-solving sections are invaluable.

Introduction	1
And So It Begins: The History of the NCA Water Test	2
A Dog Trainer’s Dozen: Thoughts on Training	10
Control: How To Get It, How To Keep It	20
Equipment	23
Puppy Training	34
Junior Division:
Exercise Synopsis	48
Controlled Walking	49
Recall	64
Down-Stay	72
Introducing the Adult Newf to Water	80
Single Retrieve	84
Drop Retrieve	98
Take a Line	110
Tow a Boat	110
Swim with Handler	135
Senior Division:
Exercise Synopsis	147
Double Retrieve	148
Retrieve off a Boat	158
Life Ring	174
Underwater Retrieve	186
Take a Line/Tow a Boat	199
Rescue	212
WRDX Division:
Exercise Synopsis	221
Training Tips	222
Abandoned Boat	231
Multiple Person Rescue	239
Unconscious Victim	264
Capsized Raft	275
Line Delivery	288
Victims Behind the Boat	299
Glossary	310
Appendix: PVC Dummy	314
Time Limits and Distances	316
Source Guide	317
Photographs	318
Diagram Index	325
Index	326
About the Author	340