Sheepdog Training and Trials: A Complete Guide for Border Collie Handlers and Enthusiasts
Author(s): Nij Vyas (Author)
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date: 13 July 2010
Language: English
Print length: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1847971903
ISBN-13: 9781847971906
Book Description
This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the ‘square movement’, and the ‘concept of opposites’. Written by an acknowledged expert, Sheep Dog Training and Trials discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author’s theory of ‘passive resistance’ and the ‘pressure on-off technique’. In addition, the author considers ways of optimizing a dog’s health, energy, fitness and peak performance.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Combines personal experiences with skillful guidelines for anyone wishing to be trained on how to train sheepdogs . . . entertaining and revealing.” –John Craven, OBE, host, BBC Countryfile
From the Author
The methods, techniques and advice contained in this book will help not just Border Collie owners but all dog owners. If you are having problems with your dog then this book is a must as it will teach you to understand your dog and place a lesser emphasis on control and change.
About the Author
Nij Vyas has been a sheepdog trainer and triallist for over eighteen years, and his approach has been characterized by maintaining empathy with the dog and by approaching training from the dog’s perspective. Nij is a well-respected handler and judge who has enjoyed many wins at championship level. He qualified two dogs for each of the English National Sheepdog Trials from 2004 to 2009 and has also represented the England Team at international level.
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