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Dancing with Dogs: Easy-to-Learn Techniques and Fun Routines for You and Your Dog

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I'm giving the book a paws up. The layout is very inviting -
spacious with lots of pictures and easy to read. From cover to cover,
the book probably takes about 2 hours to read. To perform all the
training and routines in the book would take a lifetime.

Some of the information is very general - clicker training on a single
page. However, the general information does includes the most
important aspects of training concepts.

Much of the strength of the book is in the Dance Routines shown in the
later chapters. She's got routines for Star and Stripes, Singing in
the Rain, Puppet on a String, and others. She outlines the steps and
tricks in the routine and supplements the written description with
pictures. She suggests music to use with the routines, films to watch,
and tips for improving your performance.

The book would be a fabulous resource for a 4H club, anyone trying to
put together his or her first routine, or an expercienced freestyler
looking for some new ideas. A book you might refer to over and over, picking up something new each time. At the price you can't beat it.

Mary Ray, one of the best freestyle dancers in the world, has done an excellent job in writing this book for all those who want to learn more about doing Freestyle with their dogs. It gives step by step instructions using pictures and diagrams on how to teach certain moves making them very easy to follow. It gives ideas of what kind of moves look good in a dance including starting and finishing poses. There is a section on how to plan a dance out on paper, including music, props and costumes. It concludes with an entire section of Mary Rays dance routines with an explanation of the moves, costumes and music. This book is a "must have" to both the novice and the more advanced freestyle enthusiast.

Excellent dog training book!. If you are into obedience,freestyle,tricks, or just want to have more fun with your dog- this is the book for you! Great photos, easy to understand instructions, and many different "moves" you and your dog can learn. A great book. Highly recommend!

Well written, clear with nice pictures. I love Mary Ray, she is great! This book is a good place to start if you are interested in freestyle.

This book is very helpful when looking for fun and creative ways to train your dog.

I haven't gotten into the book too deeply, but it looks informative with easy to follow pictures and instructions.