I think Tom Davis of Sporting Classics magazine put it best, "If I were training a retriever puppy now, and had no interest in competing in field trials or hunt tests, this is the program I'd embrace." This book is easy to understand and is easily instituted by the average hunter with a retriever like myself. I also think it's worth mentioning that author Robert Milner's training program can be accomplished without an electric collar which too many hunters think is a cure all for what ails them. Be sure to go on line and preview bits and pieces of the book to get a feel for it before making your purchase. Hope this helps!