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Having Fun With Agility Margaret H. Bonham
Howell 2004 0764572989 / 9780764572982 Softcover New copy
How dogs and their owners can "play" at agility.
Designed for dog owners who want to have some fun with agility but have no desire to compete in the ring, this book shows how to master the basics of this top dog sport - while avoiding the constricting obedience requirements of actual competition. Margaret Bonham shows owners how to use positive tools to get started, and explains how to "break the rules" by allowing treats and over-handling.
Part One: Learning Agility.
1. Getting Started.
2. Clicker for Fun (Learning the Rules).
3. Clicking with Agility (Obstacle Training).
4. Handling Your Dog.
Part Two: Having Fun and Playing Games.
5. Fun Games and Courses.
6. Holding an Agility Party.
Part Three: Health and Agility.
7. Emphasizing Good Health.
8. Nutrition for Your Agility Dog.
9. Having Fun with Special-Needs Dogs.
Part Four: What's Ahead - Getting Involved.
10. Where to Go from Here.
Appendix A: Agility Organizations.
Appendix B: Agility References.
Margaret H. Bonham (Conifer, CO) is a sled dog racer who has won the prestigious Maxwell Award twice for her writing.
Price:
12.50 USD
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Introduction to Dog Agility Margaret H. Bonham
Barron's 2000 0764114395 / 9780764114397 New Softcover
Written especially for beginning canine Agility competition enthusiasts, this manual covers all aspects of the competitive sport.
The author starts with instruction on evaluating a dog's physical fitness and overall readiness for Agility training, then makes specific diet recommendations, and advises on treatment of injuries and the use of positive training methods. Advanced discussion describes obstacles used in Agility competitions, then shows how to teach the dog jumps, getting through tunnels, and other competition events. Filled with instructive full-color photos and illustrations.
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9.75 USD
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