Dancing With Dogs

Dancing With Dogs is a complete guide to getting you and your dog moving in the exciting sports of Canine Musical Freestyle (also known as Canine Freestyle or Musical Freestyle) and Heelwork to Music. Written by an expert trainer and instructor, the book presents information on the basics of getting started and skill building -- emphasizing those areas of the sport that competitors most want clarified -- to help lay the foundation for more advanced dancing moves. It also teaches you how to create an innovative and exciting performance from start to finish. Troubleshooting tips are presented in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format to address common problems such as difficulty with heelwork and weaving. The advice offered is suitable for competitors at any level, from beginner to advanced. The dynamic, instructive color photos and illustrations highlight key information throughout the text.

Mary Ann Nester arrived in England from New York in the early 1970s and never went home. In 1977, she set up Aslan Dog Training, a dog training school named after her first agility dog, a Lurcher. She holds puppy parties and offers classes in obedience and agility in her hometown and conducts training days and workshops throughout Britain and abroad. Nester is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT); she is also an Agility Club Approved Instructor, a licensed SAQ® trainer and accredited trainer in the DAQ® method. She is the author of several books and an enthusiastic doggy dancing competitor. She and her Poodle have gained excellent qualifications by winning classes in canine freestyle and heelwork to music. She has also passed the Kennel Club examination on "Requirements of a Heelwork to Music Judge." When not dancing with her own dogs or teaching other people how to dance with theirs, Mary Ann works as the part-time Clinic Administrator for an out-of-hours veterinary emergency service.

Mary Ann Nester arrived in England from New York in the early 1970s and never went home. In 1977, she set up Aslan Dog Training, a dog training school named after her first agility dog, a Lurcher. She holds puppy parties and offers classes in obedience and agility in her hometown and conducts training days and workshops throughout Britain and abroad. Nester is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT); she is also an Agility Club Approved Instructor, a licensed SAQ (Speed, Agility, and Quickness) trainer and accredited trainer in the DAQ (Dog Agility and Quickness) method. She is the author of several books and an enthusiastic doggy dancing competitor. She and her Poodle have gained excellent qualifications by winning classes in canine freestyle and heelwork to music. She has also passed the Kennel Club examination on "Requirements of a Heelwork to Music Judge." When not dancing with her own dogs or teaching other people how to dance with theirs, Mary Ann works as the part-time Clinic Administrator for an out-of-hours veterinary emergency service.