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Sheepdog Training and Trials: A Complete Guide for Border Collie Handlers and Enthusiasts
Nij Vyas
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Description for Sheepdog Training and Trials: A Complete Guide for Border Collie Handlers and Enthusiasts
Hardback. Describes different ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Num Pages: 192 pages, 104 colour photographs and 19 diagrams. BIC Classification: WNGD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 180 x 17. Weight in Grams: 678. A Complete Guide for Border Collie Handlers and Enthusiasts. 192 pages, 104 colour photographs and 19 diagrams. Describes different ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNGD1. Dimension: 244 x 180 x 17. Weight: 680.
This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Written by an acknowledged expert, Sheep Dog Training and Trials discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author's theory of 'passive resistance' and the 'pressure on-off technique'. In addition, the author considers ways of optimizing a dog's health, energy, fitness and peak performance.
This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Written by an acknowledged expert, Sheep Dog Training and Trials discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author's theory of 'passive resistance' and the 'pressure on-off technique'. In addition, the author considers ways of optimizing a dog's health, energy, fitness and peak performance.
Product Details
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847971906
SKU
V9781847971906
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About Nij Vyas
Nij Vyas has been a sheepdog trainer and triallist for over eighteen years, and his approach has been characterized by maintaining empathy with the dog and by approaching training from the dog's perspective. Nij is a well-respected handler and judge who has enjoyed many wins at championship level. He qualified two dogs for each of the English National ... Read more
Reviews for Sheepdog Training and Trials: A Complete Guide for Border Collie Handlers and Enthusiasts
'Nij has produced this fine book, which combines personal experiences with skilful guidelines for anyone wishing to be trained on how to train sheepdogs... it is one of the most entertaining and revealing books about a rural skill that I have ever read.'
John Craven OBE, presenter of BBC Countryfile 'Nij has commendably, over a relatively short time, represented ... Read more
John Craven OBE, presenter of BBC Countryfile 'Nij has commendably, over a relatively short time, represented ... Read more