Flyball Racing

Author: Lonnie Olson
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620459825
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Imagine four dogs, competing against each other side-by-side on two separate racing lanes. Then picture a packed crowd of spirited spectators waiting to hear "Get Your Ball" and the excited barking of the competitors at the cue to start the race. If you can envision racing lanes with four jumps, spaced ten feet apart, and a Flyball box at the end of each lane you know the thrill of Flyball Racing. The anticipation of a great race is just one of the resaons that Flyball Racing has become such a popular sport for dog enthusiasts all over the world. The enthusiasm pervades this comprehensive book that includes all of the details about this fun and friendly competition. Flyball Racing: The Dog Sport for Everyone is the perfect guide for everyone from the novice participant to the experienced competitor. You will be taught how Flyball Racing has developed from its humble beginnings in a wood shop to a sport that, due to its large number of participants, has become a more formalized competition. You'll find out that all breeds (including mixed breeds) are eligible for play, how to train your dog for the sport, the equipment you need and the rules and regulations that direct all facets of Flyball Racing. Other chapters include teamwork and how to build your own team, the role of the North American Flyball Association, how to get into competition and how to host a tournament. There is even a special section that breaks down the individual parts of flyball training in a performance checklist. The text of Flyball Racing is enhanced by numerous photos of competition in action that illustrate the spirit of the sport. An indispensable guide to a thrilling relay race, Flyball Racing is the ideal book to own, learn from and refer back to as you enjoy the competition.

See Spot Run

Author: Kirsten Cole-MacMurray
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1610580974
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Do you want your dog to be more active, and to run, jump, hike, and play alongside you when you exercise? Getting active begins way before you start training your dog on equipment or on agility courses. You must ramp up your daily activity, interactions, and overall health of the dog and the trainer—you! From their experiences as puppies to what they eat at every stage of their lives to what they do when they're not in "training" mode, your dog’s lifestyle matters. Your canine companion’s performance depends a lot on how they view you as their leader; how much impulse control they have, how much focus, and how they channel their energy to the job at hand. See Spot Run teaches you the basics of canine/owner fitness, including nutrition, getting to know fitness equipment, building a weekly program...and how to stick with the program, and more. Then, the book dives into the instructions for more than 100 sports, games, and activities, teaching you the rules and skills, how to set a training schedule, how to dive in and get your paws wet, and beyond.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1376

Book Description

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1688

Book Description

Training Your Shih Tzu

Author: Joan Hustace Walker
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1438083521
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
First-time owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog training book! Training Your Shih Tzu provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics you should look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training. Affectionate and confident, Shih Tzus make wonderful pet companions. As part of the Training Your Dog series, Training Your Shih Tzu focuses on this unique breed, describing its physical traits, history, and behavior. Best of all, Training Your Shih Tzu provides essential training methods for owners! Important topics covered include: What to look for when choosing a puppy Living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits Everyday care, grooming, and exercise Nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems Training and play activities All books in this dog training series are spiral bound and contain full-color photos. Informative sidebars are full of breed facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. Plus, every book comes with an instructional DVD with a dog training course for new owners! Want to learn about even more dog breeds? The Training Your Dog series is a wonderful collection of titles focused on pairing owners with the best breed for their family, and training each breed in accordance with their characteristics. Other books in the series include, Boxers, Great Danes, Pugs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, Pit Bulls, and more!

Simply Scenting

Author:
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1617811246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Dawn Jecs introduces an innovative, natural way to teach your dog scent discrimination, designed for utility level obedience. Dawn's use of step-by-step instructions and black & white photos to guide you through the process from start to finish leaves little confusion in applying this technique towards utility level obedience. The formal scent discrimination exercise in advanced utility obedience trials can be made simple and fun for you and your dog using Dawn's "reverse theory of teaching". Simply Scenting describes using food in teaching scent discrimination and young puppies can be started prior to learning retrieving skills. Using her reverse theory of teaching, combined with positive, challenge proofing at each level and food delay techniques eliminate the problem of no food, no dog.

All Dogs Are Angels at Heart

Author: Eileen Tonick MA, IACP
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463464746
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
I talked my sister into letting me help her write this book because I knew it would take a lot of work to get it the way she wanted it. There are quotes here from people whose dogs were acting out and driving them loony. These desperate owners called Eileen because she is well known in these parts or because their veterinarian or a friend recommended her. She jumps in her blue jeep and drives to their house. She evaluates the dog and the owner. It’s usually the owner’s fault I’ve discovered. She tells them, “This is a very cool dog. He’s awesome. We can get him straightened around in no time.” The relief they feel is huge. I’ve seen Eileen turn out of control dogs into angels in seconds. After some basic obedience training the dogs and the owners often attend an “agility” or “therapy dog” class taught by Eileen. The dogs are excited and happy to be there with the other dogs. It’s like camp or a festival. The owners fall in love with their dogs again. The dogs, of course, always love their owners, no matter what. Amazing creatures. Everyone should read this book. You should especially read it before you get a dog so you know exactly what’s involved. I’m not only talking to the adults I’m talking to the kids too. Mickey McGovern has worked in the Hollywood film industry for fifteen years as a writer and a visual effects producer. But more importantly she’s Eileen Tonick’s sister.

Our Best Friends: Fetch This Book

Author: Elaine Gewirtz
Publisher: Eldorado Ink
ISBN: 1932904689
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
In this day and age, children and young adults need every advantage they can get from their education. At Eldorado Ink, we strive to establish our company as an exciting resource for nonfiction reference materials for sixth grade and beyond.

Dog Tricks and Agility For Dummies

Author: Sarah Hodgson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470647353
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
The fun and easy way to teach a dog new tricks Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies (previously titled Dog Tricks For Dummies) makes trick and agility training fun for both you and your dog. You will learn to teach simple tricks, like tail wagging or barking on command to more complex tricks like fetching keys, your dog's dinner bowl, or the laundry. This hands-on guide provides the lowdown on the coolest dog tricks and offers expanded coverage on infusing the thrill of agility (whether for fun or competition) into your dog's life. Push a cart or stroller, run an agility course, play Frisbee and fly ball, and put the toys away Navigate all types of agility obstacles big and small, narrow and wide Prepare your dog for canine good citizen certification Determine if your dog can get involved in pet therapy and what's involved (i.e. nursing homes, children's centers, prisons, etc.) Make your own agility obstacles at home and set up a course Officially enter agility trials

German Shepherds

Author: Allison Clarke
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1785000918
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 319

Book Description
Books in the Practical Guide for Owners and Breeders series explore in detail all aspects of owning and caring for individual breeds of dog. They include information on the history of the breed and the breed standard; choosing a puppy or a rescue dog; care at every stage of life from puppy through to elderly dog and healthcare and nutrition. Training and dealing with specific problems along with activities and competitions including showing are all covered. Finally, breeding from mating to weaning and common ailments and breed specific health issues are discussed. Written in an accessible style, this book focuses on providing practical information about caring for your German Shepherd, and will be an essential resource for all dog owners and professionals. This practical guide focuses on providing information about caring for your German Shepherd dog and is an essential resource for all GSD owners, breeders and professionals. Superbly illustrated with 154 colour photographs.