Top Working Dogs: A Training Manual: Tracking, Obedience, Protection

Schellenberg, Dietmar

ISBN 10: 0960879803 / ISBN 13: 9780960879809

Published by A.A.P.R., Marietta, GA, 1994

About this Item

Octavo inglossy black wraps; 206 pages: illustrations; 22 cm. From the book cover: "Written by the first licensed, FCI accredited German Schutzhund Judge to reside in the US, and presented in a factual, concise and easily understood manner, this "how to" book is novel and unique in several ways: -it aids the trainer in using psychological principles, by giving descriptions and explanations-it presents in detail the methods used by experts not usually revealed-it offers a multitude of approaches for the individual routines-it lists, for each task, the problems most often encountered, and it suggests a variety of remedies-it concentrates on the general components of the working dog training which the handler can readily apply to specific situations-it stresses and explains playful instruction of the young dog". Diagrams, guides and all sorts of useful information for Schutzhund (IGP) practitioners seeking TOP (Tracking, Obedience and Protection) Working Dogs, or anyone interested in animal training and instruction. Beautiful stark cover and austere design and illustrations. // Chiens Dressage Guides, manuels, etc, Chiens de travail Guides, manuels, etc, Dogs Training, Dogs Training Handbooks, manuals, etc, Guides et manuels, Handbooks and manuals, Working dogs, Working dogs Handbooks, manuals, etc, handbooks. Clean and unmarked pages, a copy in very good condition; tight and bright with three pages dog-eared on bottom corner; a wee bit of bumping to rear corners; slight edgewear and small chip on front edge of spine; wraps show some mild creasing; bookshop sticker on back cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Top Working Dogs: A Training Manual: Tracking, Obedience, Protection
• Publisher: A.A.P.R., Marietta, GA
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0960879803
• ISBN 13: 9780960879809
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd, rev. expanded ed.
• Condition: very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • English
  • Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Reference

About this title

Synopsis

Top Working Dogs : A Training Manual covers procedures, problems, solutions for tracking, obedience and protection. It is the most comprehensive, most useful, most practical, most detailed Schutzhund training guide available. It presents in detail the secret training methods used by experts, and chapters on training psychology, puppy training, selecting the right instructor, etc., benefit novice, experienced and professional trainers alike. The book is easy to understand and virtually guarantees results. (Don't lend it to anyone, they won't return it!)

About the Author

Born in Germany, Dr. Dietmar Schellenberg is one of those few people who through a life-long association with domestic animals have come to really understand and truly communicate with pets, and dogs in particular.

He has personally trained and supervised the training of more than eleven thousand dog/handler teams. As a practicing Animal Behavior Specialist, licensed Schutzhund/ Police Dog Judge, Senior General Manager of a large Pet Care Facility, lecturer, writer, consultant, Canine Specialist for the Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys, etc., his ultimate goal is to make the man/dog relationship more meaningful, and more enjoyable, for both partners.