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The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility (Paperback)

by Laurie Leach (Author) "Since its creation in the late 1970s, agility fever has swept through dog lovers across the United States and around the world ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications (USA); 1st edition (1 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0793805465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793805464
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 109,677 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Digging holes in the backyard, chewing a hole in your favourite sock, running laps in the kitchen - dogs are always on the move. Why not channel some of that indefatigable energy into a hobby that can be fun for both you and your furry friend? Training your dog (and yourself) for agility competitions will create a fun working relationship that both of you can enjoy. Find everything you need to know in this fun guide that includes information on pre-agility training, detailed advice on correction-free training, and step-by-step agility training techniques. Also learn how to make your own agility obstacles, use a clicker as a motivational tool, and officially enter agility trials. Participating in agility competitions can build a strong, enduring bond between you and your dog. Read "The Beginner's Guide to Dog Agility" to learn the ins and outs of this exciting hobby.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners., 5 Jun 2007
By Stuart Willcox (Hamburg, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book if you are a beginner with Dog Agility. Its full colour throughout with easily readable and well poresented text. There are hundreds of photos to accompany the text too. It goes through every aspect of the 'sport' from rules to training techniques to making your own home or garden equipment. The author is clearly an expert and reminds the reader that this activity is, and should remain, fun for the 'team' (dog and owner). Gives you all the advice you need to get started.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely for beginners.., 11 Jan 2008
By R. L. Barratt "rach" (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book after attending a puppy agility class with my dog and loving it so much I wanted to get into the sport.

The book goes over the history of the sport, current competitions, (it is American Kennel Club orientated), the obstacles themselves and the techniques. However, it feels as though each topic is just glossed over and it left me wanting to know more. It describes the very basic techniques- a lot of it is basic obedience skills quite well but left me wanting on actual agility skills.

However, this is a good introduction overall and not so expensive that I felt ripped off. I just had to go out and buy more books when I had finished to deepen my knowledge!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant for beginners, 23 Dec 2008
By Marie H. Fowler "Bookworm" (Pembrokeshire, Wales) - See all my reviews
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I own a sheepdog puppy and I was determined to use his high energy and stamina to good use. This book is very good for beginners and quite straightforward to follow. It is more American market orientated but most of it still applies.

It is brilliant to explain some of the jargon and also how to go about training your dog for different exercises. I think some of the techniques work better for some dogs than others but you will know when you read through them. Another brilliant feature is where it is giving you instructions on how to make your own obstacles.

The language is clear, concise and easy to follow. As an agility beginner, I would most definitely recommend it.
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