Synopses & Reviews
The Latest Edition of a Classic Dog Training Book
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog using the time-tested training method of the most successful Obedience competitor in history.
Winifred Strickland s humane, commonsense approach to dog training applies to all breeds of dogs, large and small. And now it s updated to include training for the latest AKC Obedience exercises.
Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and more than 170 photographs, this is an indispensable resource for everyone pet owners, Novice competitors, Open enthusiasts, Utility contenders, and Obedience instructors.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Synopsis
First published in the 1960s, Winifred Strickland's guide has helped generations of dog owners succeed with obedience training. Now updated to reflect changes in AKC obedience regulations since the last edition was published in 1988, the book presents a commonsense, no-gimmicks approach to training. It covers all aspects of obedience, from housebreaking a puppy to handling a dog in competition, and offers detailed guidance on each level of the AKC Obedience Trials-Novice, Open, and Utility-as well as Tracking. Complete with helpful training tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and 150 photographs, this is a resource for everyone involved in obedience training-students, competitors, and instructors.