Download or read book Talking Sheepdogs written by Derek Scrimgeour and published by MBI Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanied by explanatory text, color photographs and illustrations 'Talking Sheepdogs' guides the reader from beginner stage to effective working sheepdog right through to supreme championship level using 'the Scrimgeour method of sheepdog training. With plenty of 'sheepdog dog' and ancedotes to make this book an enjoyable as well as information book Derek takes the reader through the special relationship, starting a pup, basic commands and driving, the good and bad moves, introducing the stop, good foundations and starting trialling making this the key reference for anyone wanting to training their sheepdog for farm work.
Download or read book Sheepdogs at Work written by Tony Iley and published by McNidder & Grace. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shepherd and author Tony Iley believes that it is one of the wonders of the world to see a good Border Collie working in harmony with his master. In this book he covers the history of the working dog, training from the puppy stage onwards, breeding, choosing the right dog for you, as well as describing the styles, methods and experience of different handlers. As a shepherd who has competed at trials for many years his chapter on trials is very illuminating. This book will be a delight, not just to those who are interested in working with dogs, but anyone who wants a better insight into the wonderful relationship between a dog and his owner.
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 317 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. Learn a compassionate, dog-centered approach to raising and training herding dogs, from choosing a dog to preparing for competitions.
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 Chaser written by John W. Pilley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chaser has a way with words. She knows over a thousand of them—more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of more than one thousand toys and can retrieve any of them on command. Based on that learning, she and her owner and trainer, retired psychologist John Pilley, have moved on to further impressive feats, demonstrating her ability to understand sentences with multiple elements of grammar and to learn new behaviors by imitation. John’s ingenuity and tenacity as a researcher are as impressive as Chaser’s accomplishments. His groundbreaking approach has opened the door to a new understanding of animal intelligence, one that requires us to reconsider what actually goes on in a dog’s mind. Chaser’s achievements reveal her use of deductive reasoning and complex problem-solving skills to address novel challenges. Yet astonishingly, Chaser isn’t unique. John’s training methods can be adopted by any dog lover. Through the poignant story of how he trained Chaser, raised her as a member of the Pilley family, and proved her abilities to the scientific community, he reveals the positive impact of incorporating learning into play and more effectively channeling a dog’s natural drives. John’s work with Chaser offers a fresh perspective on what’s possible in the relationship between a dog and a human. His story points us toward a new way of relating to our canine companions that takes into account our evolving understanding of the way animals and humans learn.
Download or read book Top Trainers Talk about Starting a Sheepdog written by Sally Molloy and published by Outrun Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the best working border collie trainers in North America and the United Kingdom share their methods of introducing young border collies for trialing or for work on the farm or ranch. (Animals/Pets)
Download or read book Lessons from a Sheep Dog written by Phillip Keller and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2002 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLASSIC More than 200K in print In a modern-day parable about a man and his transforming love for his dog, Lass, best-selling author Phillip Keller paints a vivid picture of God's love for the unlovable. What you see is not always what you get - and this true story of a man and his dog is no exception. Woven just under the surface of this simple parable, Keller presents profound spiritual truth. It is the story of Lass, a worthless animal thought to be untrainable, who becomes a magnificent and valuable sheepdog - not terribly unlike how God's love can transform our worst characteristics into blessings that serve to further His Kingdom. Allow yourself to see Biblical truth in this classic tale of what can happen when you yield to the Master.
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 Working Sheep Dogs written by Tully Williams and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the principles behind the training of working dogs. Australian author.
Download or read book A Useful Dog written by Donald McCaig and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents narrative shorts and a poem about dogs, particularly sheep dogs, and the bond that forms between owners and their canines.
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 483 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 One Man s Way the interviews written by Austin Bennett and published by WSN (Maps and Plans). This book was released on 2006 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eminent Dogs Dangerous Men written by Donald McCaig and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Nop’s Trials presents the true story of his search for the perfect sheepdog In April of 1988, Donald McCaig traveled to Scotland to buy a young, well-bred female sheepdog to raise and train for use on his three-hundred-acre Virginia farm. He knew exactly what he wanted: a Scottish border collie, considered the best sheepdog in the world because the breed is hardworking, smart, strong, and fast, with unique personalities. McCaig attends dog trials and meets numerous trainers, fellow shepherds, and top handlers before he finally finds Gael. From his heartfelt prayers that Gael will pass her eye exam to his faithful sheepdog Pip’s reaction to the new bitch on the farm, Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men chronicles McCaig’s journey through the Scottish highlands, where border collies have been bred since the seventeenth century, and illuminates the ennobling bond between humans and dogs. This ebook contains sixteen pages of photos.
Download or read book The Natural Way written by Julie Hill and published by Gwasg y Bwthyn. This book was released on 2014 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Farm Dogs written by Janet Vorwald Dohner and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds.
Download or read book Training the Sheep Dog written by Thomas Longton and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training the Sheep Dog is a comprehensive guide to training a border collie both for agricultural work and the competitive world of sheep dog trialling. Packed with tips and advice and fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams, it is the key to understanding this unique breed and developing a perfect working partner and companion.
Download or read book Barbara Sykes Training Border Collies written by Barbara Sykes and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new, practical guide to training your Border Collie, by esteemed trainer and author, Barbara Sykes. Drawing upon her popular 'Thinking Like Canines' (TLC) training method and other established approaches, Barbara Sykes' Training Border Collies is an essential resource for understanding and training this versatile and loyal breed. With step-by-step photography and training case studies throughout, the book covers: breed variants and temperaments; diet, puppy training and bringing new dogs home; simple commands, boundaries and socialization; the 'Chill Mat' - a safe territory to keep your collie calm; lead and recall training; rescue and problem dogs and, finally, common myths, facts and tips about the breed. This essential resource for all Border Collie owners, BC kennel clubs and trainers is fully illustrated with 150 colour step-by-step photographs.
