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The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility (Paperback)

by Laurie Leach (Author)
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Digging holes in the backyard, chewing a hole in your favorite sock, running laps in the kitchen---dogs are always on the move. Why not channel some of that indefatigable energy into a hobby that can be fun for both you and your furry friend?

Training your dog (and yourself) for agility competitions will create a fun working relationship that both of you can enjoy. Find everything you need to know in this fun guide that includes information on pre-agility training, detailed advice on correction-free training, and step-by-step agility training techniques. Also learn how to make your own agility obstacles, use a clicker as a motivational tool, and officially enter agility trials.

Participating in agility competitions can build a strong, enduring bond between you and your dog. Read The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility to learn the ins and outs of this exciting hobby.

About the Author
LAURIE LEACH is an agility competitor on the national level. She also competes in obedience trials and has raced sled dogs.She is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and is a speaker at dog-related events. Laurie lives in Windsor, California.


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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications; 1 edition (May 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793805465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793805464
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,831 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well-written, April 4, 2007
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Driving in through the desert a couple years ago, we found a border collie mix who was in great need of food and water. Long story short...he and my 12 year old son are together all the time now. Being a very smart dog, he needs entertainment and to be challenged. My daughter gave this to her brother for his birthday. It has been wonderful!

The pictures are very clear and go along with descriptions and directions. My son did a report for school using this book, and he has had an awful lot of fun working with his dog on the various tricks. The book is clear enough that a 12 year old can figure it out, but is thorough enough to be informative for adults. We have learned so much with this book. It tells the history of dog agility, how to get started teaching your dog, how to do advanced tricks, and how to build the obsticles.

This is a wonderful book to get you started with dog agility. It is also detailed enough to keep you busy with many different activities that will entertain both you and your dog.

If you only get one dog agility book, this is the book for you. My son and I HIGHLY recommend this book!
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for competitors and spectators alike!, July 9, 2006
By S. C. Reynolds (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an easy to follow guide to training your dog in the sport of agility. It is also useful to the spectator who would like to understand the fine points of running an agility course. The instructions are clear, with good quality photos that show the dogs in action. There are highlighted boxes calling attention to important points, and tips on how to handle problems that crop up in training. All of the training is positive, and stress is put on having fun with your dog. The author shows a sense of humor that is a necessity when working with dogs! I enjoyed this book.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide, November 9, 2006
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This book is a great guide to beginning agility. Even if you and your dog are taking classes, this is a great re-enforcement of what is taught in the class. It will prevent costly errors in training for the beginner. Not only does the book explain what to do, it explains what not to do and why. I found this book to be very helpful for me.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for the beginning or experienced handler
Great book especially for the novice dog handler, but packed with information that even experienced handlers would find useful. Clear, concise and thoughtful presentation. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Kathryn North Maxwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro to Agility
This book is very helpful to those people interested in what agility is all about. If you are thinking about starting agility or even if you have already started the basic... Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Herring

5.0 out of 5 stars Great begginer book
I found this book because my dog really enjoys training classes so I thought agility might be something we should look into. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Yen

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Presented Training Guide.
This training is very well presented, with lots of color pictures that make very easy its use.
Published 8 months ago by Carlos E. Rangel

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read if you are going to do agility
My aussie is on her third agility class and we love it. Got the book for a birthday gift from someone who thought we might enjoy it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by W. Dietrich

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, even for not so begginers
Great book, everything you need to know. How to make obsticals and
agility speak are great!
Published 10 months ago by Babs

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!
This book is a great resourse for those who are interested in agility, but don't know where to start, or those beginners looking for some pointers and training tips. Read more
Published 11 months ago by L. Fazzone

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog Agility
A bit heavy handed on promoting Ag training, but the enthusiasm is real and the advice and information extensive and invaluable.
Published 11 months ago by Jay Ram

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for you and your dog
I thought this book was really a great overview of dog agility training. The author does a really nice job of describing the kind of dog that works best with a agillity along... Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Beginners
We bought this book on the suggestion of an agility dog trainer that we met at an agility trial. This book gives you all the ins and outs to dog agility as well as great training... Read more
Published 14 months ago by R. Moses

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