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Open and Utility Training: The Motivational Method [Hardcover]

Jack Volhard (Author), Wendy Volhard (Author)

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Publication Date: July 1992

Suiting the needs of both dog and handier, here is the latest in positive, nonpunitive training techniques. The book explains the dog's basic drives (prey, pack, and defense), providing readers with the key to assessing their own dog's strengths.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House (July 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0876057555
ISBN-13: 978-0876057551
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #849,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Open & Utility Heads to Tails, April 13, 2009

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Absolutely the Best book on proofing for all exercises in these two classes. Methodical and logical with its basis in the basic drives that are found in all dogs, but to differing extents. Interesting and It works!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A new understanding of what makes some dogs tick, October 26, 1999

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I enjoyed the book and found it helpful in dealing with my shy Doberman in training. We are progressing on to Utility training and the book gives several ideas on approaches that work with a dog that has a high Flight tendency. I plan to use the information on drives while working with my beginners puppy classes.

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FAST DELIVERY BOOK IN GREAT SHAPE AS ADVERTISED. WOULD DO BUSINESS WITH THIS SELLER AGAIN. THANKS,

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