Dog Training Book: Snakefoot’s Champion Story, Breeding Insights and Stress-Free Field Dog Methods

Follow the development of National Champion Elhew Snakefoot through the experience of kennel owner and trainer Robert G. “Bob” Wehle. This 268-page dog training book brings together his account of Snakefoot’s progress, his breeding philosophy and the training practices shaped by 60 years of work.

The chapter-by-chapter structure moves from breeding background and pedigree through puppy walking, yard training, final development and field trials. It gives shooting-dog enthusiasts a connected view of how breeding choices, early routines and later training fit into one champion’s story.

Key Features

• Traces Elhew Snakefoot’s development step by step, making the dog’s progression easier to follow from background through maturity.
• Explains Wehle’s breeding program, giving breeders and serious enthusiasts insight into the thinking behind the Elhew line.
• Shares stress-free training techniques developed across 60 years, providing an experienced perspective on working with shooting dogs.
• Covers walking puppies and yard training in dedicated chapters, connecting early handling with the dog’s later development.
• Includes field trials, Snakefoot’s record and the rewards of maturity, rounding out the story beyond foundational training.

Specifications

• Title: Snakefoot: The Making of a Champion
• Author: Robert G. Wehle
• Length: 268 pages
• Contents: 15 chapters
• Subject: Breeding, development and training of shooting dogs

A focused read for pointing-dog owners, breeders, trainers and field-trial followers who want Bob Wehle’s detailed account of Elhew Snakefoot and the program behind his development.