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Top Working Dogs : A Training Manual covers procedures, problems, solutions for tracking, obedience and protection. It is the most comprehensive, most useful, most practical, most detailed Schutzhund training guide available. It presents in detail the secret training methods used by experts, and chapters on training psychology, puppy training, selecting the right instructor, etc., benefit novice, experienced and professional trainers alike. The book is easy to understand and virtually guarantees results. (Don’t lend it to anyone, they won’t return it!) more info
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Detailed Schutzhund training manual
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book was very detailed and organized well for someone who is at least somewhat experienced with training dogs and the goal of schutzhund training. Not a good book for beginners with no experience in either.
Great information IF you can read it!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The 3rd edition (1994) of this book is VERY HARD TO READ. The font set is about 5 or 6 points, single spaced, very tightly packed. You need great eyesight and still must be ready for eyestrain. I can read anything up close, but this is the worst book, PHYSICALLY, I’ve ever had to read. Still, you can’t fault the quantity of information and the first (brief) perusal makes me want to read more. I was dismayed when I opened the book so I’m giving you a heads up. I’m going to buy a magnifying glass.
A Book for All Reasons
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I ‘ve raised and trained German Shepherds for the past 25 years, and am really impressed with the book TOP WORKING DOGS: A TRAINING MANUAL. I highly recommend it to anyone who plans on training a puppy or dog in tracking, obedience or protection work. Whether you’re a person who just plans to train a pup basic manners and obedience for around the house, or if you’re a top trainer, – I suggest you read this book! It covers all the phases of training and explains how to start puppies at a young age (which I thoroughly agree with) . The book is very easy to understand for a young or inexperienced trainer, yet it provides a lot of very good information for the experienced trainer or someone who wants to make a top working dog. Not only are problems that you may run into confronted, but several good solutions are given for each problem. All three areas of training- tracking, protection and obedience, – are thoroughly covered and are well illustrated. There are a lot of methods talked about in this book which I have never read before and that are very good. You can use this book to start training your puppy and it will take you through advanced training. It is refreshing to read a top training manual that is not heavy or boring – there are even some cute jokes in it! I like the author’s psychological principles , too, – and if you follow his instructions you’ll not only have a top tracking, obedience and protection dog, but will have a very meaningful relationship with your dog. On top of that, the whole training process will be enjoyable for you and your dog. I’ve learned some good training methods myself from this book and I always recommend it to anyone who buys my puppies, if they’re interested in training.
A great all-rounder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned this book since shortly after it was published, except for the short period of time when a local police dog-man “borrowed” it. I ended up repurchasing it! This book is solid and sound in content, and has information that will appeal to beginners and experts alike in the fields of tracking, obedience and man-work. I review it as a resource book whenever I need a fresh training idea for a dog or a group of trainers. I no longer loan it – I recommend you buy your own.
For Serious Schutzhund Enthusiasts
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After purchasing many dog training manuals and finding them not quite up to snuff, I was very pleased to finally find a book which was comprehensive and authoritative. It breaks each area of the sport down and is easy to follow. The book is intelligently written.
Need a magnify lens to read….
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very good book if you can read it. Small print makes eyes very exhausted. Five stars to notion one star to printing.
No pictures in here
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Not a good for you if you intend to look at pictures. There are a few illustration but jam pack with information to train your dog. Nice book
All-inclusive working dog reveiw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book covers many different possible ‘occupations’ of a working dog, and is written clearly. Not many pictures, it is full of information. If you are considering raising a working dog, this book outlines the various levels and certifications you (the handler) and the dog will need to complete. If you are interested in learning about a particular aspect more, this book will provide a description of that occupation and what that occupation entails.
Top Working Dogs
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Found the font size small, not that easy to read. However, the content is superb, if there is an updated version (training methods etc. change)I would be first in line.
It is so good to get a book from a pro, someone who’s been there, done that, got the T shirt at the very highest level.