Positive Training for Show Dogs: Building a Relationship for Success

Description

Positive Training for Show Dogs: Building a Relationship for Success

by Vicki Ronchette

ISBN: 9781929242467

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Publication Year: 2007

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 95

From the back cover:

“Most people learn how to train their dog to show by trial and error – emphasis on ‘error.’ Much of the information about show dog training is learned by ringside observation and word-of-mouth from experienced exhibitor to novice. The results are mixed – some things work well, while other don’t – and you may not know why.

Positive Training for Show Dogs is the first book to apply the latest scientific research on how dogs learn to the world of dog showing. Whether you are just getting started in the breed ring or are an experienced show dog handler, you will enjoy learning how to work with your dog as your partner and get outstanding showing results by using positive reinforcement without punishment.

You will learn

• How to cross over from correction-based training to reward-based training.
• The role of the clicker and other reward markers in your training and problem solving.
• Detailed training methods for key show ring skills like gaiting, stacking, and standing for examination.
• Positive solutions to common showing predicaments including fear of the judge, poor head position, picture taking problems, and more.”