Dancing with Dogs
Easy-to-Learn Techniques and Fun Routines For you and Your Dog
Published on 15. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-600-61361-9 (ISBN)
Description
Heelwork training is a rewarding experience that will help you bond with your best friend whilst creating an imaginative and fun show. This easy-to-follow book teaches you how to train your dog to perform simple but elaborate-looking dance routines. Teach him basic tricks, learn how to pick the music and choreograph the routine and try one of 15 dances. Step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated to show you and your pooch how to enjoy this exciting new sport.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
471 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-600-61361-9 (9780600613619)
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Persons
Three-time Crufts obedience winner Mary Ray is a leading dog trainer. In 1990 she introduced the sport Freestyle and Heelwork to Music to the UK and has successfully developed it as a teachable technique. Mary is regularly featured on British TV programmes, such as, Channel Four' s Faking It, and judges shows throughout the world.
Content
FOREWORD INTRODUCTION HEELWORK VERSUS FREESTYLE MOTIVATING YOUR DOG PAW SHOW ADVANCED MOVES PUTTING A ROUTINE TOGETHER ROUTINES: Stars and Stripes Singing in the Rain Match of the Day Puppet on a String Cancan Saturday Night Fever Calamity Jane Viva Espana! Mary Poppins Top Hat and Tails Let' s Rock and Roll Dinner for Two World of Magic Mack and Mabel Into the Swing INDEX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS