SHEEPDOG TRAINING AND TRIALS - A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BORDER COLLIE HANDLERS AND ENTHUSIASTS
by Nij Vyas (See other books by author)

Summary: This comprehensive book from Great Britain 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."

Using color diagrams, Vyas explains the various approaches, flanking and holding methods that anyone can understand.

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This comprehensive book from Great Britain 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."

Using color diagrams, Vyas explains the various approaches, flanking and holding methods that anyone can understand.

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, that examine the factors that have influenced them and made them successful.

Author Bio- Nij Vyas has been a sheepdog trainer and triallist for more than 18 years, and his approach has been characterized by maintaining empathy with the dog and by approaching training from the dog's perspective. Nij is a well-respected handler and judge who has enjoyed many wins at championship level. He qualified two dogs for each of the English National Sheepdog Trials from 2004 to 2009 and has also represented the England Team at international level.

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• AN INTRODUCTION TO ALL BREED HERDING DVD
• ALL BREED HERDING - THE NEXT STEPS DVD
• ALL BREED HERDING - GETTING YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE DVD
• HERDING 3 - PENNING AND SHEDDING DVD
• VARIABLE PITCH SHEPHERD'S WHISTLE