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INTRODUCTION TO DOG AGILITY - 2ND EDITION
by Margaret Bonham (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Barrons
Edition: 2000 Paperback, 207 pages
ISBN: 0764141384
Item: DTA222
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Summary: This newly updated edition will be welcomed by canine agility enthusiasts. Written especially for the beginner! Covers all aspects of the sport, from evaluating a dog's physical fitness to training methods, basic commands, obstacles, and a detailed description of competitions and their requirements.
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This newly updated edition will be welcomed by canine agility enthusiasts. Written especially for the beginner, this manual covers all aspects of the sport. Starts with evaluating a dog's physical fitness and overall readiness for agility training, then makes specific diet recommendations to keep the dog fit. Includes prevention and treatment of injuries, use of positive training methods, correct use of collars and other positive reinforcement tools, and teaching basic commands. Goes on to discuss obstacles used in competition, such as a-frames and teeter-totters, then progresses to teaching methods for jumps, getting through tunnels, and other events. A detailed description of competitions and their requirements plus information on AKC and other training classes and judging standards complete the manual. Full-color illustrations.
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| Out of Date, January 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Erin |
This book is great if you just want an overview on agility as a sport, and some info on old training techniques. This book is out of date now, so you really shouldn't buy it. Go for The Beginners Guide to Dog Agility by Laurie Leach instead, it's very up to date. As a rule you should only buy agility books that are at the most, three years old, since this is a fast changing sport.
The book has excellent, colored picturs, a few ideas for equipment, and info on different organizations to compete in. |
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