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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful,
By Greg Gordon (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Handling Your Own Dog for Show, Obedience, and Field Trials (Hardcover)
Although I have been involved with show dogs, one way or another, for many years, I still found this book incredibly helpful. The authoress has wonderful tips for dog show people from rank beginners to the more advanced. I used her tips to help with both my new Papillon show puppy (she even shows a Papillon in the book!), and my finished Champion Papillon special along with a lovely Terv special I'm exhibiting. I am working in obedience as well as breed and was able to apply her chapters in obedience as well. A friend borrowed the book for tips from her gundog training sections and reports they helped him overcome some problems with his Golden and Springer (both of whom he also shows in breed and obedience so he liked those chapters as well). Although some things have changed over the years (e.g. the working and herding groups have been split; entry fees have increased; more people show on a "contact" versus a very loose lead in breed, etc...), if one goes to the shows and applies the modern style to her described techniques, it is, overall, the most helpful book on showing I've found. I wish she'd write one on agility, herding and tracking (my other "doggy sports"). I'd buy that as well!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent find!,
By Golden's mom "Goldens' mom" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handling Your Own Dog for Show, Obedience, and Field Trials (Hardcover)
This book truly is a 'must have'. Martha writes with incredible voice as she shares her knowledge. When reading, it seems as if she is sitting right across from you having a chat. Lots of valuable insight!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must for Any Dog-Lover's Library,
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This review is from: Handling Your Own Dog for Show, Obedience, and Field Trials (Hardcover)
I had a first-edition of this book when it first came out, which unfortunately went to Alaska with the people I "loaned" it to. I was so glad to find it on Amazon! This is a classic. Although some of the obedience content is now dated, the author writes with such authority and humor that it's hard to criticize too harshly. She laces the book with personal anecdotes and isn't afraid to point out her own mistakes, all so the novice handler won't be discouraged. She also provides clear instructional photos of handling errors and how to correct them. The book is jam-packed with information, quite a lot of it still very relevant today, besides being a very good read.
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