Download or read book Positive Herding 101 Dog friendly Training written by Barbara Buchmayer and published by Positive Herding Dog. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive Herding 101 is the first in a set of two books that cover training herding using positive reinforcement. Marker or clicker training is started in a house or small yard with cones, treats, and toys with no livestock present.
Download or read book Sheepdog Training and Trials written by Nij Vyas and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Written by an acknowledged expert, Sheep Dog Training and Trials discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author's theory of 'passive resistance' and the 'pressure on-off technique'. In addition, the author considers ways of optimizing a dog's health, energy, fitness and peak performance. This fascinating book presents contributions from four world-renowned handlers, including the twice world champion, Aled Owen, which examine the factors that have influenced them and made them successful.
Download or read book Stockdog Savvy written by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are interested in working dogs for a hobby, on the ranch, or for serious trial competition, Stockdog Savvy will be an invaluable aid. Beginning with chapters on herding dog characteristics, instinct, and choosing a herding dog, the Taylors explain how to prepare your puppy and do basic foundation training. The book progresses to starting the dog on stock and developing a useful working dog and ends with advanced lessons and preparing for the various types of competition. If you want to learn about working stockdogs, this is the book for you! Learn how to: • Select, care for and train a working stock dog. • Teach your dog to work cattle, sheep, goats, foul or exotic livestock. • Choose the right type or breed of livestock, care for and handle them correctly. • Train a dog for work on a ranch, the open range, or in the trial pen. • Recognize more than 60 different herding breeds and much, much more.
Download or read book Positive Herding 101 written by Barbara Buchmayer and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Herding Dogs written by Vergil S. Holland and published by Howell Book House. This book was released on 1994-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual breed and personality as the central focus. Vergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on each phase of training. Special chapters on different personalities of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to reach your maximum potential. Herding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Download or read book Changing People Changing Dogs written by Dee Ganley and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogs that are aggressive, fearful, destructive or just plain "rude" need help changing their view of the world around them. Learn sound training techniques for manners and problem solving, then using games and positive reinforcement teach new, acceptable behaviors.
Download or read book Training and Working Dogs for Quiet Confident Control of Stock written by Scott Lithgow and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition of a popular guide to training working dogs which first appeared in 1987 and has been widely acclaimed for both its utility and its comprehensive coverage. The author has had over forty years' experience handling stock in the Australian outback and has frequently appeared on ABC television. Contains many illustrations, a bibliography and an index.
Download or read book Ordinary Men written by Christopher R. Browning and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shocking account of how a unit of average middle-aged Germans became the cold-blooded murderers of tens of thousands of Jews.
Download or read book The Complete English Shepherd Guide written by James T. Hammond and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now considered a rare breed, the English Shepherd was long the old standby 'farm collie' on most American farms until the middle of the 20th Century. This book is a brand-new title, and perhaps the only extended documentation of the history, standard, care, feeding, training and breeding of these fine dogs. It is because of the intelligence of this gifted and talented dog a special understanding of his merits is required to best appreciate the nature of this lovable shepherd. His quiet gentle ways, his love of children, his devotion to master and mistress call for a unique indulgence in order to better comprehend all of the classic qualities of this most empathetically centered companion.
Download or read book Way of Life A Sheepdog Training Handling and Trialling written by Barbara C. Collins and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 1987-12-24 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want a dog, want to farm, want to compete, or just want to know, Sheepdog Training is an enlightening read from Glyn Jones, a third-generation expert sheepdog handler. Speaking from experience, the story of his life serves as an integral component of his advice on training, handling, trailing, breeding, competing, and more. Learn a compassionate, dog-centered approach to raising and training herding dogs, all while gaining an appreciation for the life and work of a sheepdog.
Download or read book Play Your Way to Good Manners written by Kate Naito and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover effective strategies for teaching dogs impulse control, obedience, polite leash walking and more. Play Your Way to Good Manners draws from techniques used in canine sports and applies them to a positive-reinforcement manners training program with 80 cool tricks, exciting sports moves, and interactive games.
Download or read book Treat Everyone Like a Dog written by Karen B. London and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canine Good Citizen The Official AKC Guide written by Mary R. Burch and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · Train your dog to be obedient, have good manners, and pass the esteemed Canine Good Citizen program · Work through the program’s 10-step curriculum with a focus on responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs · Written by respected dog experts at the American Kennel Club, the same organization that designed the Canine Good Citizen test
Download or read book 76 Exercises to Improve Your Stockwork written by Kelly Malone and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "76 Exercises" is a practical workbook designed to give you step by step exercises that start at the very beginning of working with your dog through to advanced trial work. The book is set up in easy to find and use sections that include: a before you start, foundation exercises, trial exercises, glossary, equipment and title explanation sections. "76 Exercises" can be of benefit to people wanting to find out about herding, people that are just getting started in herding, and people looking to problem solve or get a new take on a more advanced training issue.
Download or read book Hunting Together written by Simone Mueller and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predation Substitute Training is a force-free and motivation-based training program to stop predatory chasing in dogs.
Download or read book Zak George s Dog Training Revolution written by Zak George and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
Download or read book The Original Dog Bible written by Kristin Mehus-Roe and published by Lumina Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the essential dog compendium, a complete and comprehensive overview of everything dog.
