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George Alston has been one of the country's preeminent professional handlers for over thirty years. Now, the secrets of his success are shared with every dog fancier.
The Winning Edge is the very first book to apply sports psychology to dog showing. Here, serious exhibitors, including the seasoned veteran, will have the opportunity to develop and polish the skills necessary to take a place in the winners' circle. With award-winning author Connie Vanacore, George Alston shows us all how to gain consistent success in the only sport in which amateurs compete directly with the professionals. Chapters focus on the advantages of being an amateur and underscore the necessity for the mental preparation and psychology that are essential to every exhibitor's success.
The authors cover every ingredient in the recipe for show ring success, with chapters on the perfect handler, the making of a show dog, psychocybernetics, where and how to focus when in the ring and learning from the competition.
The Winning Edge, an essential for every dog exhibitor's bookshelf, now makes George Alston's professional know-how available to everyone with the desire to win.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Customer Review: I wouldn't waste my money
I enjoyed reading it, but I didn't find it very helpful. I have shown dogs only 3 years and found this book not very good. The guy talked to much about min games and psychology if you ask me. I wouldn't ever spent money on it, but it was a fun book to read. If it's at your library get it. I willn't suggest paying more then a few bucks for it. If you really want a good book read: "Making it to Westminster" it's loaded with information and great to read, you willn't be able to put it down!
Customer Review: A Confidence Builder
This book describes common sense show ring behavour regarding both handlers and dogs. I really enjoyed this book and found that my natural extints were correct. All too often we listen to others about our handling and our dogs. This book gave me the confidence to improve and to conduct myself in a way that is practical and comfortable for me and my dog. At times it could be viewed as contradictory, however, I believe that the author simply has enough respect for the intelligence of the reader to determine the differences. He doesn't believe it's necessary to spell it out. For me the truest and most important point learnt throughout the reading of this book is a simple message of fun and enjoyment. To encourage the handler to have fun and to provide an enjoyable showing experience for their dog. I reccommend this book to readers of all ages, show experience levels and breeds.My 11 year old daughter read it after me and we both enjoyed discussing what we had learnt.


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