This book is the first book written for the lay reader on how to prepare dogs for athletic endeavor, whether that means top-level competition or casual recreation. This second edition has been completely updated and extensively revised.
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Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete is a truly outstanding book. Well-written, practical, with excellent illustrations throughout, Dr. Zink's book deserves to be in the library of any dog owner." -- Northeast Canine Companion, Jan. 1994
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Chris Zink, foremost authority on the dog as an athlete, is a consultant on canine sports medicine and gives seminars worldwide to rave reviews. This book provides an abundance of information about the canine athlete in an engaging and humorous manner.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Worth the read,
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This review is from: Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete (Paperback)
I found this book very useful especially how to warm your dogs up before a competition and also before training also there is a fair amount of information about the dogs structure which helps explain why some dogs can do some things and others can't.
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Learning about structure, movement & condition for your canine,
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More than just a book on performance. Zink covers all aspects of conformation and it's importance, genetic dispositions, conditioning and movement as well as some preventative exercises designed to strengthen the core muscles. A reasonably well written book, by a Vet, who truly understands athletic needs for our canines. Would recommend anyone who is working agility, water or hunting trials, etc.
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The most comprehensive, brilliantly conceived work to date.,
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Chris Zink writes with great authority and depth of knowledge unlike any other author I have read to date. This book has completely changed how I work with my dog. Thanks a million!
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Golden Retriever, Doberman Pinschers, United States, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Shetland Sheepdog, American Kennel Club, Border Collie, Howell Book House, North America, Problems That Affect Performance, New York, English Setters, Irish Wolfhound, Pembroke Welsh Corgi New!
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Observe the athletes competing in track and field events at the Olympics. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Golden Retriever, Doberman Pinschers, United States, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Shetland Sheepdog, American Kennel Club, Border Collie, Howell Book House, North America, Problems That Affect Performance, New York, English Setters, Irish Wolfhound, Pembroke Welsh Corgi New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Behavior Problems in Dogs by William E. Campbell on page 70, and page 77
- How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With by Clarice Rutherford on page 70, and page 77
- The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior (Dogwise Classics) by Clarence Pfaffenberger on page 77
- A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore on page 29
- Scientific Basis of Athletic Conditioning by A. Garth Fisher on page 117
- Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide: Good Health, Loving Care, Maximum Longevity by Matthew Hoffman on page 171, and Back Matter
- The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of Pets to Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy by Marty Becker in Back Matter
- Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies by Lee Livingood in Back Matter
- The Holistic Dog Book: Canine Care for the 21st Century by Denise Flaim on page 90
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golden Retrievers by Margaret H. Bonham in Back Matter
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