Dual Ring Dog/Successful Training for Both Conformation and Obedience Competition (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Amy Ammen (Author)

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Product Description

Addresses the training needs and distinctions of dogs shown in conformation competition and in obedience trials. The text explains how and why training is somewhat different for a two-career dog and how remembering this can help bring the desired results.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House (November 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876055390
• ISBN-13: 978-0876055397
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,107,393 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent instructional book!, January 3, 2000

By	Bobby Ellis (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews

We found this book (although now out of print) to be informative, and containing excellent tips on training your dog for competition. The illustrations are excellent, and a real source of entertainment for the reader.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dual Ring Dog/Successful Training for Both Conformation and Obedience Competition , July 2, 2005

By	Dog Breeder (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This is an older book, "pre clicker", and so has a more traditional approach. But the methods are not harsh. There are two authors, one a breeder of Am Staffs, who prefers the conformation ring but also does obedience, the other primarily a performance person who also does conformation. They explain early on, that they will each offer their own perspective.

Each AKC obedience exercise, novice through utility is explained, and a method of training it is offered. Then, for each exercise, they provide a couple of lists. One is a list of what is the responsibility of the handler, another is what is the resonsibility of the dog, and then a list of common errors is offered, with suggestions on how to deal with this.

They also explain the minimun you have to do to pass the exercise, if you are just doing something with your conformation dog, and basic titles are your goal, rather than a perfect 200.

It has some good ideas, and is a good addition to your toolbox.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, practical book with methods that WORK!, October 23, 2006

By	furkidz (Iowa USA) - See all my reviews

I've trained many, many dogs using the methods described in this book with great results. The methods are not 'purely positive' or 'clicker training' but they really work, dogs enjoy learning with these methods, they learn quickly, and the occasional correction is done so the dog thinks he's correcting himself for an error, and does not see the handler as the source of correction. There are no 'harsh' or 'cruel' corrections, so don't get the wrong impression. Best of all, the methods work great even if you don't have a 'typical obedience breed' like a Sheltie or Golden.

Even if you never plan on competing in obedience or conformation, this book is well worth reading. It outlines training methods to use to gain attention, animate the dog, improve the dog's attitude, and make working with your dog fun and enjoyable. There are sections on conformation handling and training, and obedience handling from the very basics up through utility exercises. The obedience sections are divided into what is needed to earn a qualifying score and what is needed to earn class or trial placements, so you can work according to your wants and expectations. Instructions are clearly illustrated and easy to follow. This is one of my favorite training books and one I refer to often.