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EXPERT OBEDIENCE TRAINING FOR DOGS, 4TH EDITION
by Winifred Strickland (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Howell Book House
Edition: 2003 Hardback, 286 pages
ISBN: 0764525166
Item: DTO114
Will Ship on: 11/23/09
Summary: An authoritative manual of dog training from one of the most respected authors/teachers in the field. Covers Novice, Open, Utility, and Tracking. 4th edition.
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An authoritative manual of dog training from one of the most respected authors/teachers in the field. Covers Novice, Open, Utility, and Tracking. Strickland demonstrates how to communicate with your dog so you can train him successfully, and her humane approach to dog training applies to all breeds of dogs, large and small. Even covers choosing a puppy, housebreaking! Slanted towards competitive obedience for AKC competition. 4th edition.
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| Old school is out, October 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: obedience shelties |
This book is very old school and badly mis-titled.
Truth in complaining disclaimer: I read the 2nd edition, not this revision, but I can't imagine much has changed in the author's mind.
The author recommends a competition training program that takes a dog from nothing to utility in 9 months. She also uses methods that fall apart when proofed. The training in this book is not positive and not durable... the behaviors don't hold up to the test of time. And pushing that hard is a guarantee for dog stress.
If all you want to do is blast through the obedience program with weak scores so you can say you got a CD, CDX, or UD, then maybe this IS the book for you.
If you want durable training, quality outcomes, scores to be proud of, and a happy working dog, keep looking.
Otherwise, this book belongs on the same dusty shelf as William Koehler's books.
Much better recommendations: Check out the modern experts. Judi Byron 'Competition Obedience: a Balancing Act'
Morgan Spector 'Clicker Obedience'
I couldn't wait to find a sucker to purchase my copy. |
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