Retriever Training Tests

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

James B. Spencer

Pets & Animal Care

Alpine Pubns

Belgian Sheepdogs were originally bred for farm dogs and for driving livestock. A member of the Herding Group, they excel in herding as well as in search and rescue, in agility, obedience and Schtuzhund work, and as family pets.This book covers the breed's origin and development, their temperament and personality, and the breed standard. There is detailed information on choosing a Belgian Sheepdog, care, grooming, training, showing and breeding.An enjoyable read, Belgian Sheepdogs is illustrated with over 100 black and white photos and numerous illustrations.

Belgian Sheepdogs

Marge Turnquist

This is the first book published in the United States to focus solely on the lively and personable Bearded Collie. Written by two of the early importers and Beardie breeders, Beardie Basics and Beyond covers all of the aspects that owners and breeders alike will find useful for many years to come. For those who enjoy the Beardie as a companion, there is basic training, grooming and health care, as well as some history and a note on their charming personality. For herding aficionados, an entire chapter is devoted to locating and training your Beardie to be a working dog.In-depth coverage of conformation, breeding, genetics, coat color inheritance, whelping and care of the puppies will appeal to those who are either already raising Beardies or those who are considering it. The authors have included an informative chapter on the early and influential kennels in the U.S., Canada and England, as well as two interesting aspects of judging the Beardie; the outline and the side gait. The text is complimented with many excellent photographs of Beardies at rest, in the ring, at play or work. A must have for anyone who has fallen in love with the charismatic Beardie!

Beardie Basics and Beyond: The Complete Guide to Bearded Collies

McKinney, Betty Jo

Rieseberg, Barbara Hagen

Parker, Jo

Thousands of equestrians have taken to the trail for fun and recreation. Both beginners and advanced riders will find this book extremely useful. Topics include safety, troubleshooting, obstacles such as weather and emergencies, dealing with the young, old and problem horse, conquering the horse's fear of streams, bridges, bicycles and more.

Trail Training For Horse And Rider (Equi Skills)

Judi Daly

Western training made easy for those who have started their horse and want to proceed to teaching some flexing and reining maneuvers and develop a more responsive horse.Clear and easy-to-follow instructions for owner/riders who want to train the more advanced western exercises: side-passes, spins, sliding stops, lead changes and reining maneuvers. The author advocates evaluating cues and aids to make sure they achieve accurate, timely results. Training is more of a mental endeavor than many people realize, and this book encourages trainers to think about what they are telling their horses and to understand how their horses think and learn.

Western Training: Beyond the Basics (Equi Skills)

Laurie Truskauskas Knott

For those people who are just starting out in the fields with their retrievers, this book offers excellent advice when they enter the world of Retriever Hunt Tests. For others who may have experience in hunt tests, but would like to pick up some pointers on how they may do it better, this is also the book to read.James Spencer brings his many years of experience, not only as a participant, but also as a judge, to answer any questions someone may have in regards to retriever hunt tests. The first section of the book covers the history and statistics of the sport, which began in the early 1980s. In the second section, the reader will find sound advice on how to handle the dog in each test. From general handling and preparations to handling for blind retrieves, marking and other tests, everything you need to know is covered in this section. After all this time spent with your dog and fellow participants, you may feel the urge to hold a retriever hunt test or become a judge. This S

Retriever Hunt Tests: A Handler's Guide to Success

Elisabeth Legl has written an in-depth revision of her book, The Japanese Chin: The Dog from the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese Chin is said to be of royal blood, and was once available only to the very elite. Now you may find them in every corner of the globe, delighting their owners with their cat-like personalities. This book explains the history of the breed, influential kennels throughout the world, and the care and maintenance of the dog. There is an updated section on health issues that owners should be aware of, and information on activities that the owner and the Japanese Chin can enjoy together. She has included a piece written by Dale Mortenson, a long time breeder, on choosing a Chin puppy, as well as a thorough discussion of the breed standard. There is also an eight page color section of many of the champions and other beautiful Japanese Chin.Readers will come to know and love the little lap dog from the Far East after reading this detailed book on the Japanese Chin.

The Japanese Chin: Dog from the Land of the Rising Sun

Elisabeth Legl

This book delves into the world of the purebred dog, and where it is going in regards to health and the best interest of the dogs themselves. Heretofore, dogs have been bred to satisfy human goals and ambitions, but to what detriment? When the British first started their Kennel Club just over 100 years ago, and the first dog show was held, little was known about the genetics of dogs. It was assumed that when you bred the best to the best, the result was something even better. Unfortunately, this naïve ideal has led to the downfall of dogs, with a large percentage of all dog breeds being plagued with either a genetic disability, or an inherited disability. The question is, can the damage already done be repaired? In SOS Dog: The Purebred Dog Hobby Re-Examined, authors Edith and Johan Gallant have addressed this very issue. The authors devote a chapter to the history of the dog, and how they came into the human household, and then continue with a description of the needs of the dog. They outline and detail the seven capital sins of the dog world and compare modern dog to the pariah type dogs found throughout the world that still abide by natural law. In closing, they offer suggestions of what may be done to repair the damage done by over 100 years of breeding incorrectly.

Sos Dog: The Purebred Dog Hobby Re-examined

Johan Gallant

Edith Gallant

This book is great for teaching elementary school age youth about dogs, whether they own a dog or just come in contact with them. They'll learn to read a dog's body language and understand how dogs communicate whether they are friendly, fearful, aggressive, or playful. This is a huge factor in preventing dog bites to children. If a child knows what a dog is communicating and how to approach a dog correctly, they are much less likely to get bitten. There are interesting facts that kids love to know, like the things dogs do for people, how the breeds came to be, how dogs developed from the wolf, and how dogs sense their world. The book also includes games kids can play with their dog, lessons and tricks they can easily teach their pet, and word games and puzzles about dogs that they can solve. An interactive teaching book that is both fun and educational! Can be used in the classroom as well as a great activity book for summer camps, homeschooling, and just plan fun reading.

A Dog Is a Dog and That's Why He's So Special

Children's Books

Clarice Rutherford

Animals

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