Enjoying Dog Agility: From Backyard to Competition (Paperback)

by Julie Daniels (Author)

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Product Description
Step-by-step approach to the new obedience sport that's sweeping the country. Agility Training offers a challenge to you and your dog that keeps both of you interested, entertained, and coming back for more. The author, a noted trainer, has competed in National competition with her Rottweiler and teaches Agility classes to eager learners. In this book a cookbook approach has been used that simplifies and illustrates at the right moves. Using the step by step approach and observing the wonderful pictures and diagrams, you too can have a dog that can perform with the best of them.

About the Author
Julie Daniels is a well-known teacher and helper of dogs and people. She is a national agility finalist in the U.S. and one of the first agility judges to be accredited by the USDAA. In addition to training her own dogs, Julie teaches agility seminars, beginning and advanced agility classes, dog obedience classes, and puppy school. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 310 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing (March 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944875831
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875834
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,253,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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95 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, complete all around information on agility, February 1, 2000

By	"flechman" (Caguas, Puerto Rico United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enjoying Dog Agility: From Backyard to Competition (Hardcover)

I am new to the sport of agility and this book really gives you the neccesary info not only to compete but also to find new ways to play around with your dog. Excellent information on obstacles descriptions and regulations. If you are a do-it-yourself type of person like me, the info is so complete that you can built the obstacles yourself based on the description given by the author. The only down side is the black and white photos. Great introductory book for the sport of agility. It covers all aspects in an easy to read way.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent training guide!, August 22, 2001

By	Saundra "furiizaa" (Canada) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is training their dog in agility! It doesn't matter if you're just starting or are advanced, this book will give you some great tips on forming good agility habits, and getting rid of the bad habits. It also gives you good ideas on training stratigies, and how to make your own safe equipment from stuff around the house. Nice pictures too!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Agility. . . . and away we go!!, December 13, 2002

By	Kim Holmes (Forney, TX USA) - See all my reviews

Great book with information for the beginner and expert because we all forget the basics from time to time. Helpful information for easy-to-find substitutes you have around the house/yard to use as jumps, ramps, etc., before you buy and/or make your own regulation equipment. Covers all the basic commands and how-to's on all agility equipment.