Agility Training for You and Your Dog: From Backyard Fun To High-Performance Training - Softcover

Canova, Ali; Canova, Joe; Goodspeed, Diane

 
9781599212487: Agility Training for You and Your Dog: From Backyard Fun To High-Performance Training
Softcover
ISBN 10: 159921248X ISBN 13: 9781599212487
Verlag: Lyons Press, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Based on the positive training methods of Ali Canova and Joe Canova, two of the top agility competitors in America, this book will get you and your dog started in agility training. This author makes it easy with her step-by-step approach, footing diagrams and course illustrations, and beautiful full-color ­photographs. The unique method from proven champions strengthens the connection between any dog and his owner, and success is guaranteed for any breed, from miniature poodle to border collie. Every step has a specific drill that improves fitness and shapes behavior. Whether you want to compete on an agility team or simply have fun in your back yard, this is the only guide you'll need for a lifetime of satisfaction.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Joe Canovais owner and co-director of Mountain Freaks Agility and is a national-level competitor who has had multiple dogs in the national finals of both the AKC and USDAA championships. Canova is also a chiropractic physician and has done animal chiropractic work. He lives in New Jersey.

Ali Canovais co-director of Mountain Freaks Agility and trains a wide variety of breeds including English Springer Spaniels, Papillons, Golden Retrievers, and Border Collies. Ali and her dogs have dominated their height division at both AKC and USDAA events, with multiple wins at the qualifying events for the USDAA National Championships and the AKC World Team Try-Outs. She lives in New Jersey.

Diane Goodspeedis an author, competitive agility handler, and instructor and has competed since 1992 in obedience, herding, and agility. She lives in New Jersey.

Bruce Curtis is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic. He lives in New York.

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Based on the innovative and positive training methods of Ali and Joe Canova, two of America's top agility competitors, Agility Training for You and Your Dog is the #1 guide to get you started in this exciting sport.

Using easy step-by-step footing diagrams, course illustrations, and helpful full-color photographs, the Canovas' unique methodology develops and strengthens the connection between canine and human, guaranteeing smooth communication for confident, safe, and speedy performances every time.

Training techniques for basic handling skills, jumping, tunnels, contacts, and more are all demonstrated here. Whether you want to compete as an agility team or simply have fun in your backyard, this is the only reference you'll need for a lifetime of satisfaction.

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Verlag
Lyons Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
159921248X
ISBN 13 
9781599212487
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
256
Kontakt zum Hersteller
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Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV
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