Building Blocks for Performance - Softcover

Anderson, Bobbie; Libby, Tracy

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9781577790372: Building Blocks for Performance

Synopsis

Want to win in your chosen performance event? Looking forward to raising a new puppy that you hope can do just that? Read this book before your puppy comes home.

* Motivate your puppy to enjoy training

* Build drive through goal oriented games

* Tailor your interaction with your puppy to his future performance event.

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About the Author

Bobbie Anderson is a successful exhibitor, trainer, and former AKC obedience judge whose involvement in the sport began in 1970 with a miniature Schnauzer. Anderson has since become one of the foremost ranking dog trainers in the country. She has put over seventy AKC titles on dogs, including five Obedience Trial Championships, three Utility Dog Excellent, twelve Utility Dog, and seven Tracking Dog titles, and over eight-five High in Trial wins. She accomplished this with multiple breeds including Shelties, English Cockers, German Shepherds in both obedience and conformation. Libby is also a resident of Oregon.

From the Inside Flap

"Bobbie unveils ten essential building blocks that will turn a puppy into a highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident performance dog. Step-by-step methods and how-to photographs will help you give your puppy that winning edge, You will learn to build a strong bond with your dog, motivate your puppy, get the maximum benefits from praise, understand and use compulsion and correction. Use play to instill specific behaviors, set goals and develop a plan for competitive success, and make training fun!" (Sheltie International)

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