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Book Synopsis A Dog Show Companion by : Leila Grandemange
Download or read book A Dog Show Companion written by Leila Grandemange and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's dog show time! Are you ready? Competing with your dog is hard work, but also lots of fun! As you prepare for the big day in the ring, you'll develop a close bond with your dog, meet other exhibitors, and learn tips to help you succeed. Along the way you'll want to stay organized and continue learning. A Dog Show Companion, by author and dog fancier Leila Grandemange, was designed to help you record your journey, rise to the challenge, and realize your dreams! It's the perfect partner for your dog show adventures!This book will help you:? Stay organized: Use the 2-Year Dog Show Planner, show team hub, and dog show A-Z address book to help you stay goal oriented.? Record your wins: 100 competition charts for conformation shows are provided to log placements, points judge comments, tips learned, and more! Use these to reflect, fine tune, and win more!? Rise to the challenge: Benefit from practical tips and resources to help you succeed in the ring: Pre-show prep, show time tips, dog parts & movement vocabulary, show gear and shopping, and more!? Create a treasured keepsake: Keep your dog show memories and milestones in one place to look back over fondly for years to come!Designed for the American dog show circuit.
Book Synopsis The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog by : Cheryl S. Smith
Download or read book The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog written by Cheryl S. Smith and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blue-Ribbon source for showing your dog. Showing your dog can be great fun! You know your dog has what it takes to be a champion, but how do you get started? Inside is everything you need to know about the rewarding world of the dog show circuit. This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, and develop the skills for successful showing. In the end, both you and your dog will be ready to succeed in the show ring! "A comprehensive how-to manual that encompasses every level of experience." —Corky Vroom, president, Professional Handlers' Association "Masterfully written, offering insight and tips for both aspiring and experienced dog show enthusiasts. By far the most complete book on the market." —Susand Bulanda, senior conformation judge, UKC "Demystifies the sport of dogs without erasing the wondrous mystique of the art, and mentors the novice through the world of dog shows." —Lilian S. Barber, exhibitor, breeder, and AKC judge "If you've ever wondered about dog shows, shown a dog, or wanted to try it, this book is tailor-made for you." — Darlene Arden, author, The Irrepressible Toy Dog
Book Synopsis Positive Training for Show Dogs by : Vicki Ronchette
Download or read book Positive Training for Show Dogs written by Vicki Ronchette and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Train your dog to love showing! Most people learn how train their show dog by trial and error emphasis on error. Much of the information about show dog training is learned by ringside observation or word-of-mouth from experienced exhibitor to novice.
Download or read book Stand! written by Trish Haill and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stand! is the must-have guide to dog showing in the UK, for beginners and seasoned exhibitors alike. From the mechanics and rules of exhibiting, to specific showing information for currently recognized breeds, Stand! includes everything you need to know about dog showing in the UK, with over 250 beautiful illustrations. Topics covered include: an introduction to dog showing; companion shows to champion shows; regulations, how to enter and understanding the judging process; buying and preparing a puppy to show, ringcraft training and basic grooming; showing information for all currently recognized breeds; Crufts; showing your dog abroad and finally the future of showing in the UK. A must-have practical guide to showing your dog from companion to champion, beautifully illustrated with 234 colour photographs and 20 diagrams.
Book Synopsis If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs by : Tish Rabe
Download or read book If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs written by Tish Rabe and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laugh and learn with fun facts about humankind’s best friend—dogs!—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat. “I’m the Cat in the Hat, and today we will go to the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! In this doggone fun book, readers will learn about: • the wide variety of dog breeds • their amazing bodies and senses • the growth stages of puppies • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, If I Ran the Dog Show also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects One Vote Two Votes I Vote You Vote There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System Who Hatches the Egg? All About Eggs Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures
Book Synopsis A Breeder's Companion by : Leila Grandemange
Download or read book A Breeder's Companion written by Leila Grandemange and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nominated for Excellence in Books by the Dogs Writers Association of America (DWAA) 2015.Record keeping for dog breeders just got easier with this beautiful award-nominated record-keeping book packed with puppy whelping records, newborn puppy care tips, and mom care. Available in paperback and hardcover! Beautifully written and well-illustrated. "It gives me great pleasure to recommend Leila's useful and comprehensive new book, A Breeder's Companion. Everyone contemplating breeding and whelping litters should keep this trusty guide on hand." - W. Jean Dodds, DVM, Santa Monica, CA. About the Book. Wouldn't it be nice to have all the details of your litters recorded in one place to consult at a moment's notice? A Breeder's Companion, with space for 10 litters, was designed with that in mind. If you're looking for a personal and well-organized journal to help you stay on track and achieve your dog breeding goals, this book is for you! Part 1: The book begins with practical guidance on whelping and raising a litter and includes: Whelping equipment checklist; Care tips for the mother (before, during, and after whelp); Care tips for the puppies; Puppyhood stages and socialization; Healthy vs. sickly pup chart, and more. Part 2: The main section of the book includes the following information for 10 litters: Sire and dam details and health testing; Whelping, temperature, and weight charts; Supplemental feeding charts; Deworming and vaccination log; Space to note puppy evaluations, First vet visit chart; New owner information; and A photo memory page for your precious litter! The book ends with a detailed resource page, dog parts vocabulary and diagram, space for your emergency contact numbers, and extra note space. Simplify record-keeping for dog breeding. Click the BUY NOW button at the top and order your copy today! Available in paperback and hardcover. 8.5 x 11. 186 pages. Note: Keeping accurate breeder records is a requirement of most kennel clubs worldwide, including the American Kennel Club (AKC). The litter records in this book were designed with that in mind.
Book Synopsis Dog Showing for Beginners by : Lynn Hall
Download or read book Dog Showing for Beginners written by Lynn Hall and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1994-10-13 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An astute observer once described the scene at a typical dog show as "organized confusion." While the action may seem more confusion than organization, the reverse is actually true. It just takes a little while to learn this. Dog Showing for Beginners is the ideal means for the budding exhibitor to grasp the essentials and understand what is unfolding before her or him in this unique recreation. Every chapter has something important to tell the reader. Opening with a candid overview of what to expect from being a part of the sport, Dog Showing for Beginners goes on to help find that first show dog and explain how to get started in showing and hands-on learning. Here are simple explanations of how dog shows are structured and how dogs become champions. Excellent guidance on getting the equipment needed and entering shows is included along with how to approach your first show. This book also helps the reader find a place in dog showing and how to deal with the up and the down sides of the game. From beginning to end, Dog Showing for Beginners is touched with an insider's sometimes irreverent whimsy; as the author points out, if you're going to do dog shows, a sense of humor is a definite plus! A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Download or read book Best in Show written by Bo Bengtson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bo Bengtson is regarded today as the foremost international authority on dog shows past and present, and his definitive volume Best in Show: The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows has become an "instant classic," hailed by critics around the world as the most important book ever written about the sport of dogs. Richard G. Beauchamp, a revered judge and author, praises Best in Show: "At long last a factual and meticulously researched history of the purebred dog scene. It's an everything-you-ever-wanted-to know book about the fascinating world of show dogs;" Best in Show spans the history of dog shows from its beginnings in England to the present-day, highlighting the most important dogs, shows, judges, handlers, breeders, and more in 656 pages overflowing with over 700 full-color and historical black-and-white images.Bengtson is at once a student of dog-show history, an accomplished scholar, a highly regarded international judge, a breeder of champions, and, as Kerrin Winter-Churchill surmises, "the greatest living dog writer of our times." His ultimate achievement, the award-winning Best in Show begins with a history of the dog sport, "How Dog Shows Began," a chapter that talks about the development of pure breeds, the beginnings of the dog fancy, and the first dog shows. To understand the essence of dog shows, it's critical to understand what show judges are looking for, a topic that Bengtson covers in the chapter "The Breed Standards." "Without breed standards, dog shows could not exist. It would be impossible to conduct any meaningful comparison of dogs without universally accepted descriptions of each breed;. At their best, the standards;give a vivid, colorful word picture of the image each breed represents, in motion and standing, when alert and at rest." With illustrations from early and modern breed standards, this chapter discusses the evolution of the standards and addresses the variations in certain breed standards from country to country.The third chapter is devoted to dog shows and highlights the most important shows in Britain and the United States. A detailed discussion of England's most famous dog show, Crufts, begins with the origins of the show and traces its development through the 21st century. (A complete roster of the winners of Crufts is presented in the appendix of the book.) America's most highly regarded show, the Westminster Kennel Club is discussed, accompanied by many photographs of the show and its Best in Show winners. (Roster of WKC winners can also be found in the appendix.) Bengtson also discusses other premiere shows in the U.S. including Santa Barbara, Morris & Essex, AKC/Eukanuba as well as the Fdration Cynologique Internationale's annual event, the World Dog Show. The following chapter discusses specialty shows (shows for one breed or one group), addressing the importance and purpose of specialty shows as well as some of the anomalies of certain breed events. The chapter also highlights some top winners as well as America's most famous group specialty show, the Montgomery County Kennel Club's terrier classic.Separate chapters are dedicated to the judges, breeders, and handlers who have made their mark on the sport of purebred dogs. International in scope, each chapter highlights the most accomplished individuals in the sport, summarizing their accomplishments and their special areas of expertise. The chapters also explain what's required to become a professional in the sport. The historical photographs in these chapters do a splendid job of spotlighting the careers of some of the pillars of the sport, including Anne Rogers Clark, Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, Anna H. Whitney, Alva Rosenberg, Louis Murr, Anna Katherine Nicholas, Percy Roberts, Robert and Jane Forsyth as well as many contemporary greats such as Peter Green, Maxine Beam, Corky Vroom, Patricia Craige-Trotter, Jimmy Moses, David Fitzpatrick, Sylvia Hammarström, Roger Rechler, Julia Gasow, and dozens of others.The author devotes individual chapters to the greatest dogs from Britain, the United States of America, and the international scene. It is in these insightful, detailed chapters that the interplay of breeders, handlers, and dogs takes focus and the complex picture of the purebred dog scene is exposed. From studying thousands of show records and breed books and from his five decades' experience in the sport, Bengtson is able to put the sport of dog showing into perspective. He highlights important kennels, breeders, and leading dogs in each country and manages to weave all of these individual threads into an elaborate quilt that depicts the history of the sport. Each chapter chronologically presents the dogs and breeds that had the greatest impact on the show world. In the chapter "The Best of Britain," the author traces the nation's history beginning with early Best in Show winners, the emergence of the Collie and Fox Terrier as leading breeds, how other terrier breeds came to the fore in the 1920s, as well as Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, and Irish Setters. In post-war Britain, the focus shifts to Chow Chows and Poodles and then to Toy breeds, like the Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Yorkshire Terrier. The depth and breadth of each chapter, accomplished through insightful, detailed information and exhilarating photography, must be experienced to be truly appreciated.The chapter "Tops in America" is a detailed 150-page chapter;a book in itself;retells the stories of America's most beloved and accomplished show dogs. Readers will feel bolstered by the amount of information and great photography on offer here, as they meet such iconic greats as the Boxer Ch. Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, arguably the most famous show dog in history and the first to win 100 Best in Show awards; Ch. Warren Remedy, the Wire Fox Terrier whose claim to fame is three consecutive Best in Show victories at the Westminster Kennel Club; the Afghan Hound Ch. Tryst of Grandeur; the German Shepherds Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill's Manhattan and Ch. Altana's Mystique, two top-winning dogs that each won over 200 Bests in Show; the famous English Setter Ch. Rock Fall's Colonel, Bang Away's rival and also the winner of 100 Best in Shows; plus the many great winners of the Westminster Kennel Club and other important shows.The author walks the reader through the decades in America, highlighting the breeds that made the greatest impact in the show rings, from the German Shepherds and Sealyham Terriers of the 1920s, the Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers of 1920s and 1930s, the English Setters and Cocker Spaniels of the 1940s and 1950s, to the Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Pointers, and Poodles that later dominated the scene. Afghan Hound, English Springer Spaniel, and German Shepherd greats of the modern age are also featured in photography and great detail.The international chapter "On Top Around the World" offers a perspective on the greatest show dogs of Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Asia. An archivist and journalist for the international dog scene, Bengtson, himself a Swedish import to the United States, has remained extremely well informed for decades, and he remains uniquely qualified to present the kind of global overview on offer in this chapter.
Book Synopsis Unleashing Your Dog by : Marc Bekoff
Download or read book Unleashing Your Dog written by Marc Bekoff and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how cushy their lives, dogs live on our terms. They compromise their freedom and instinctual pleasure, as well as their innate strategies for coping with stress and anxiety, in exchange for the love, comfort, and care they get from us. But it is possible to let dogs be dogs without wreaking havoc on our lives, as biologist Marc Bekoff and bioethicist Jessica Pierce show in this fascinating book. They begin by illuminating the true nature of dogs and helping us "walk in their paws."; They reveal what smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing mean to dogs and then guide readers through everyday ways of enhancing dogs's freedom in safe, mutually happy ways. The rewards, they show, are great for dog and human alike.
Download or read book The Forever Dog written by Rodney Habib and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions. Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans—cancer, obesity, diabetes, organ degeneration, and autoimmune disorders—also beset canines. As a result, our beloved companions are vexed with preventable health problems throughout much of their lives and suffer shorter life spans. Because our pets can’t make health and lifestyle decisions for themselves, it’s up to pet parents to make smart, science-backed choices for lasting vitality and health. The Forever Dog gives us the practical, proven tools to protect our loyal four-legged companions. Rodney Habib and Karen Becker, DVM, globetrotted (pre-pandemic) to galvanize the best wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers; they also interviewed people whose dogs have lived into their 20s and even 30s. The result is this unprecedented and comprehensive guide, filled with surprising information, invaluable advice, and inspiring stories about dogs and the people who love them. The Forever Dog prescriptive plan focuses on diet and nutrition, movement, environmental exposures, and stress reduction, and can be tailored to the genetic predisposition of particular breeds or mixes. The authors discuss various types of food—including what the commercial manufacturers don’t want us to know—and offer recipes, easy solutions, and tips for making sure our dogs obtain the nutrients they need. Habib and Dr. Becker also explore how external factors we often don’t think about can greatly affect a dog’s overall health and wellbeing, from everyday insults to the body and its physiology, to the role our own lifestyles and our vets’ choices play. Indeed, the health equation works both ways and can travel “up the leash.” Medical breakthroughs have expanded our choices for canine health—if you know what they are. This definitive dog-care guide empowers us with the knowledge we need to make wise choices, and to keep our dogs healthy and happy for years to come.
Download or read book What the Dog Knows written by Cat Warren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in hardcover as What the dog knows: the science and wonder of working dogs by Simon & Schuster, New York, c2013.
Book Synopsis Puppy Start Right by : Kenneth M. Martin
Download or read book Puppy Start Right written by Kenneth M. Martin and published by Karen Pryor Clicker Book. This book was released on 2011 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With almost 200 pages, corresponding photos, and step-by-step instructions, Puppy Start Right is the ideal book for fostering and enhancing a “parenting relationship” among people and their dogs! This book is a great resource for all dog parents, dog trainers, puppy socialization class instructors, shelters, and adoption agencies. Whether you are raising a new puppy, have recently adopted an adolescent dog, or are living with an adult dog, Puppy Start Right is the book for you. This book sets the foundation for a lifelong partnership between you and your dog based on a mutual understanding and trust. Puppy Start Right is more than a puppy book about socialization; it’s a positive approach to problem solving, prevention, and training, all without the use of force. Problem-solving topics address common behaviors of adolescent dogs, including mouthing/biting, jumping, chewing, digging, counter surfing, and stealing objects. Prevention topics include confinement/independence training, food bowl exercises, handling and restraint, and more. The book also includes: • The Developmental Life Stages of Dogs • Domestication, Social Behavior, How Dogs Perceive the World, and Canine Communication • How Dogs Learn • Positive Socialization and What to do if Your Dog is Frightened? • Applying the Problem-Solving Model to Prevent Common Behavior Problems • House Training in 5 Easy Steps • Foundation Training Exercises
Download or read book Wag written by Zazie Todd and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect holiday gift for dog owners: [a] must-have guide to improving your dog's life (Modern Dog Magazine). As seen in The New York Times, People, SLATE, Psychology Today "[A] must-have guide to improving your dog's life." -Modern Dog Magazine Whether you are training a new puppy, considering adopting a dog, researching dog breeds, or simply curious about your own dog's happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers-and then some. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers, and trainers to help you cultivate a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog-which offers many benefits for you, your family, and your four-legged friend. "Inside this engaging, practical book, readers will find: -A Check List for a Happy Dog -Enrichment exercises - How to socialize and train a new puppy -How to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs -Tips for visiting the vet -Information on aging dogs -Expert interviews with vets and psychologists -And so much more! "Dog owners and those considering becoming one should appreciate Todd's substantial insight into how dogs and humans relate to one another"-Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Everyday Dog written by Nancy E. Johnson and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to daily care of a dog, including toilet training, socialization, and obedience.
Book Synopsis A Story of a Promising Puppy by : Leila Grandemange
Download or read book A Story of a Promising Puppy written by Leila Grandemange and published by Sunnyville Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star, a promising show puppy, is full of life and beauty, until he finds himself in a home where love and attention seem lacking. Will Star grow into his full potential? Told through the eyes of a precious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, this delightful story will appeal to hearts of children and adults, sharing a message of unconditional love. It is also a wonderful way to pass along the importance of responsible dog ownership. Come, walk with Star on his journey toward love!
Download or read book Show Dog written by Josh Dean and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalist Josh Dean tells the story of a loveable Australian Shepherd, Jack, on his novice tour through the exciting world of professional dog showing, following Jack from his first competitions in local school gymnasiums all the way to the great granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Dog Show. A veteran journalist, Dean shines a warm, steady light on the trials that Jack and his plucky, dedicated owners come to face, and uses their story to explore the larger histories of dog shows themselves; the fascinating and sometimes bizarre history of purebred dogs; and our complex, heartfelt relationships to the pets we grow to love. For dog lovers, readers of Marley & Me, Merle’s Door, and Oogy, and fans of Best in Show, Dean’s Show Dog is an irresistible instant classic.
Book Synopsis Going for the Blue by : Roger A. Caras
Download or read book Going for the Blue written by Roger A. Caras and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-02-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this patented puppy tell-all, Roger Caras will enlighten, edify, and amuse us with the inside scoop that only he can provide on what really goes on behind the scenes of dog shows. He gives a brief history of how, without knowledge of genetics, ancient people first selectively bred dogs from wolves. He goes on to explain which factors are utilitarian and which are purely aesthetic and how these figure in judging a dog today. He then describes how dog shows evolved, how winners are selected, the immense amount of preparation that goes into grooming a showdog, what constitutes a champion, and the most important factor in a dog show -- politics. Peppered with photographs of champion dogs and dog shows from around the country, and filled with charming anecdotes about dogs who have made it to the top and those who have been left at the bottom of the doggy pile, "Going for the Blue" is a book that will appeal to dog lovers everywhere.
