Border Collie
Published on 4. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-00-743668-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Collins Dog Owner's Guides are authoritative and practical in approach, superbly illustrated and accessible, ideal for pedigree dog owners.
Border Collies are a working breed and excel in agility as well as obedience training; they are the overachievers of the dog world, eager to please and gluttons for more work or play. If you are considering owning a collie, or are an existing owner who wants to learn more about the care of your dog, then this book will be an invaluable resource.
Contents include:
History of the breed
Acquiring a puppy
Rearing and socialising your puppy
Training and competition events (obedience, agility, flyball and showing)
Behaviour
Healthcare
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning a Border Collie, this highly illustrated book is full of practical information and expert advice for pet owners and breeders.
Border Collies are a working breed and excel in agility as well as obedience training; they are the overachievers of the dog world, eager to please and gluttons for more work or play. If you are considering owning a collie, or are an existing owner who wants to learn more about the care of your dog, then this book will be an invaluable resource.
Contents include:
History of the breed
Acquiring a puppy
Rearing and socialising your puppy
Training and competition events (obedience, agility, flyball and showing)
Behaviour
Healthcare
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning a Border Collie, this highly illustrated book is full of practical information and expert advice for pet owners and breeders.
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Series
Edition
Relaunch edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-743668-2 (9780007436682)
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Previous edition
Book
02/2009
Collins
€31.13
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Person
Writer and canine behaviourist Carol Price has owned, trained and bred Border Collies for over 15 years. She is a member of The UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists, specialising particularly in Border Collies and rescue dogs, and the author of the best-selling books Understanding the Border Collie and Understanding the Rescue Dog. She has written extensively for The Times on canine and other animal behaviour subjects, and is a regular contributor and training advisor for both of the UK's top-selling dog magazines, Dogs Today and Your Dog.