Having Fun with Agility without Competition
Published on 1. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7645-7298-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title offers a positive agility training method that's fun for you and your dog. Designed expressly for dog owners who want the interactive thrill of agility sports without the rigid rules, pressures, and expenses of competition, "Having Fun with Agility" is a practical, down-to-earth guide to today's most popular canine sport. The seasoned trainer and award-winning writer Margaret Bonham explains proven, positive methods - such as clicker training - that will help your dog perform the kinds of fabulous feats you see at competitions. Whether your pet's a Chihuahua or a Great Dane, a Basset Hound or a mixed breed, "Having Fun with Agility" will help you and your dog master the basics - and enjoy doing it.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-7298-2 (9780764572982)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Margaret H. Bonham
Having Fun With Agility
E-Book
08/2007
1st Edition
Howell Book House
€14.49
Available for download
Person
MARGARET H. ("maggie") BONHAM is the author of nine books, including the recent The Complete Guide to Mutts (Howell Book House) and the classic Northern Breeds, and is a two-time winner of the prestigious Maxwell Award for her writing. A competitive sled dog racer, she trains a variety of breeds in agility, racing, obedience, and conformation.
Content
Acknowledgments.Introduction.Part One: Learning Agility.1. Getting Started.2. Clicker for Fun (Learning the Rules).3. Clicking with Agility (Obstacle Training).4. Handling Your Dog.Part Two: Having Fun and Playing Games.5. Fun Games and Courses.6. Holding an Agility Party.Part Three: Health and Agility.7. Emphasizing Good Health.8. Nutrition for Your Agility Dog.9. Having Fun with Special-Needs Dogs.Part Four: What's Ahead-Getting Involved.10. Where to Go from Here.Appendix A: Agility Organizations.Appendix B: Agility References.Picture Credits.Index.