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OTCH DREAMS - THE AGONY AND THE ECSTACY OF LIFE WITH COMPETITION OBEDIENCE DOGS
by Willard Bailey (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Infinity Publishing
Edition: 2007 Paperback, 250 pages
ISBN: 0741439891
Item: DTO235
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Summary: Two books in one! Skippy and Honeybear's touching final journey together, from the OTCH ring to the lip of the cremation chamber. Plus a rare look at life with a driven border collie athlete.
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Two books in one! Skippy and Honeybear's touching final journey together, from the OTCH ring to the lip of the cremation chamber. Plus a rare look at life with a driven border collie athlete.
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| OTCH Dreams scores a 200, July 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: goldenangel |
| Once again Willard Bailey provides us with valuable insight into the nuances of training competition obedience. It is so important to have an objective eye watching you at obedience class and in the ring. Most important is that we must listen to what our instructors say and learn from constructive criticism. With each dog we learn more and become better trainers. To paraphrase my favorite phrase, when asked how to correct a problem behavior, the author is told that the answer is to never allow it to happen. How simple and yet difficult at the same time is that? I can hardly wait to read Cheddar's road to glory. Good story about great dogs and the author who loves them unconditionally. |
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| An Absolute MUST READ for Dog Sports Enthusiasts!, June 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Karen Thompson--'apprentice dog trainer' |
Willard Bailey’s first book, Remembering to Breathe, saved me from what would have been one of the worst mistakes of my life—abandoning obedience training with my dog, Katie, after our initial unfortunate training with a force trainer. Katie shut down after those training sessions and with her attitude the way it was, I didn’t want to impose further harsh training protocols upon her. Willard’s book gave me the courage I needed to get back out there and find a trainer and training protocol that did work with both me and my dog. We did, and thanks to Willard, Katie and I are doing great in competitive obedience! It has been an incredibly rewarding, albeit life-changing experience.
Remembering to Breathe and Willard Bailey will always have a very special place in my heart. Being the sequel to Remembering to Breathe, I was unsure that OTCH Dreams would be able to compare in impact and relevance to me on such a personal level. I need not have been concerned, OTCH Dreams is every bit as relevant and in ways, has had an even bigger impact. As in Remembering to Breathe, Willard again blends a joyous style of writing with wonderful touches of humor, as well as imbedding sound training advice that I call “pearls of wisdom.” This book is a joy to read even as the first portion of the book sadly deals with the decline and subsequent death of his beloved first obedience dog, Honeybear. It brings to light some very important ethical questions that each of us must answer in caring for our own dogs. Willard brilliantly outlines the innate responsibility each of us has in providing a respectful life AND DEATH for our canine companions. The second portion of the book deals with his second competition obedience dog, Bebop. Bebop started his career as an exceptionally talented Border Collie when complex psychological problems began to intervene. As these problems worsened and manifested themselves in very physical ways, once again Willard had some very tough decisions to make. He very clearly delineates where personal selfishness must stop and respectful responsibility as caretaker for our animals must begin.
I would highly recommend both of these books to everyone, but they will be especially held dear by the competitive obedience community. Both books should be mandatory reading for all beginning serious competitive obedience students. Written in such an entertaining and engrossing style, Remembering to Breathe and OTCH Dreams bridge all the areas that may be a little gray for the Novice competitor, as well as providing expert training tips. OTCH Dreams takes it all a step further and also clearly illuminates the unpleasant subjects of illness, death, and dying and how that correlates with the accountability we have as caretakers to our beloved canine companions. It is so fulfilling to have the honor to own and train a dog, but as their trusted guardians, it is also a tremendous responsibility.
Thank you Willard, for another wonderful, wonderful book and for all your help and support. Katie and I are very appreciative and will be forever grateful.
Karen Thompson, Eau Claire, WI --still…an “apprentice dog trainer!” |
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