Schutzhund Top Working Dogs, Training Manual - Softcover

Dietmar Schellenberg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 096087982X ISBN 13: 9780960879823

Publisher: DBC Dog Behavior Consultants, 2012

Synopsis

This is the fifth edition of "TWD", a Schutzhund Training Manual written by the first licensed, FCI accredited German Schutzhund Judge to reside in the US. It is presented in a factual, concise and easily understood manner, a "how-to" book novel and unique in several ways: ** it presents in detail the methods that experts use - but never reveal ** 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 aids the trainer in using psychological principles, by giving descriptions and explanations ** it emphasizes the general components of training which can readily be applied to specific situations in the various branches of the sport of working dogs ** it stresses and explains playful instruction of the young dog ** it introduces fun activities / games for individuals and groups of canines ** it addresses and solves common dog behavior problems which even animal behavior specialists struggle to decipher. Tracking, obedience and protection work are described in this training manual which has found world-wide recognition. It guides experts and novices, even owners of small dogs, with its combination of practice and theory, technique and technology, experience and common sense. The reader would have to pick bits and pieces from thousands of websites and hundreds of books, DVD's, seminars and lectures on the subject to find what is presented here - and he would still come up short by many miles. We offer this book to the general public to make the man/dog relationship more meaningful, and more enjoyable, for both partners.

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About the Author

Dietmar Schellenberg is one of those few individuals who through a life-long love for, and association with, domestic animals have come to really understand and truly communicate with pets, and dogs in particular. He gathered a wealth of knowledge and experience in canine matters, from various breed and training clubs as well as such prestigious institutions as the German Police Dog Academy and the German Railroad Police Dog School, and through his many associations with cynological authorities. He personally trained and supervised the training of more than twelve thousand dog/handler teams. He is an acclaimed Animal Behavior Specialist, and he designed, built and operated dog training and boarding facilities in New York, Georgia and Alabama. With more than 60 years of experience in the field, he is well known as an internationally licensed Police Dog / Schutzhund Judge, author of the predominant, world-wide recognized training manual for working dogs, editor of a dog training magazine, writer, lecturer, consultant, Canine Specialist for the Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (US/CANADA), President of Working Dogs of America, Inc., Founding Member and Officer of the North American Schutzhund Association, Inc., and Honorary Member of many Schutzhund Clubs. He has appeared on a variety of radio and TV shows. Dr. Schellenberg is a native German. An academic teacher and scientist by training, he holds two Pd.D.'s (Nature Science, and Psychology/Education) and several patents in chemistry. Other books published by him are >Humorous Magnificus< , >Survival Guide for Pet Owners< , >Taurus, Mostly< , and >Ballroom Dancing< .

Edition details

• Publisher: DBC Dog Behavior Consultants
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 096087982X
• ISBN 13: 9780960879823
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 160