Tricks of the Trade : From Best Intentions to Best in Show (Paperback)

~ Erin Ann Rouse (Author), (Contributor)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This book is based on the popular, in demand national seminar "Tricks of the Trade" sponsored by Dog Clubs and presented by Pat Hastings, the author.

It is about learning all of the details and unknown "tricks of the trade" to be successfull in the sport of purebred dogs.

It follows and includes a chapter on the video, "Puppy Puzzle" that has taken the dog world by storm.

About the Author

Pat Hastings has been involved in the dog world since 1959. She started her career as an owner-handler, moved on to breeding and professional handling with her husband, E.R."Bob" Hastings, and is currently an AKC judge. She is the owner of Dogfolk Enterprises, which was founded to contribute to the education of breeders, owners, handlers and judges. Her first project was the record breaking video "Puppy Puzzle" about the structural evaluation of puppies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Dogfolk Enterprises (November 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967841402
• ISBN-13: 978-0967841403
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,542,747 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, April 12, 2003

By	TRACY A REGOLE (German Valley, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I was very pleased with the "tricks" supplied in this book. I have raised and shown dogs for over 20 years and some of the ideas in this book cured problems that nobody else could. The book was written as a ready reference for exhibitors and I found it to be very informative. The rating would be higher if the author had included information on how to obtain some of the suggested items such as the whitener for coats, which I could not find at any store in my area. Overall, however, it was filled with useful and quick fixes to frequent problems!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have, October 14, 2003

By	Annette Neeley (Ogden, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You must get this book. I've met Pat Hastings in person and if her book blows you away when you read it, when you meet her, she'll knock your socks off. I've never met anyone as intelligent about dogs and structure as Pat. She knows it all, though she doesn't quite think so. This is an easy to understand book and you'll wonder how you ever got along without it when you're done. It will all become clear after you read this and the K-9 Structure book she recommends and paid to have reprinted!

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have., February 12, 2001

By	Shannon Rollins "Chesapeake Bay Retriever lover" (Corbett, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very informative. Great pictures and drawings of structure to explain what you are looking for.

A must have on any dog fanciers shelf. The book clearly covers what makes great dogs to priceless tips on the sport of dogs.

Shannon