Herding Dogs
Selecting and Training the Working Farm Dog
Published on 10. April 2012
160 pages
978-1-59378-653-3 (ISBN)
Description
In addition to introducing readers to the various breeds and strains of herding dogs in the world, Herding Dogs discusses the working styles, instinct tests, trials and training for all working farm dogs. From the basic skills of stock-dog training to the types of herding styles to the commands used to direct dogs at work, this useful handbook also advise newcomers on how to select the right puppy for a working ranch or hobby farm situation, how to train and acclimate the pup, solving common behavioral problems, feeding working dogs, basic first aid and more.
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- The History of the Herding Dog
- The Modern Herding Dog
- Owning a Herding Dog
- Feeding and Grooming the Active Herding Dog
- Training the Herding Dog
- Herding Trials
- Health Care and Treating Injuries
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Back Cover
