
- Provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for training your dog to master each agility obstacle with competitive excellence in mind.
- Includes important principles for building a happy and successful working relationship with your dog, as well as a solid foundation for all of your agility training.
- Focuses on setting high standards and getting it right from the start so that no retraining will be necessary later down the road.
- Is the perfect companion to Competitive Agility Training with Jane Simmons-moake, Tape 1: Obstacle Training - named Best Video of the Year by the Dog Writer's Association of America.
Customer Review: Raising the bar for agility books!
Masterfully worded with wonderful illustrations and diagrams, Jane Simmons-Moake has created one of the best books on dog agility training I've seen. This book covers obstacle training for all of the AKC/NADAC/USDAA equipment, focusing on excellence and doing things "the right way" from the beginning. Each obstacle is presented in an easy-to-read, step by step format. She provides tips for those who have troubles teaching a particular obstacle, and has special sections on fixing dropped bars and missed contacts. Not only does she show you how to train the obstacle, but also how to work from a distance with control and confidence... from the beginning! Many trainers leave distance training until the basics have been mastered, but this book allows even the novice agility enthusiast to get a competitive edge early on. Her method will produce consistent and satisfying results! Included in the beginning of the book is also a chapter on equipment and getting started. A brilliant read from start to finish! I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in agility, from the "newbie" to the seasoned competitor!
Customer Review: DogRead book of the month
This book was chose to be on the prestigious 'DogRead' as a book selection of the month. We only do 12 books a year and this was May 2000. The author comes on line for the whole month to answer questions on the book. It was very well received by our 3000 member email group. The author was very knowledgeable and easy to understand even though also very in depth. treshell owner DogRead ...
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