Dog Sports Skills, Book 1: Developing Engagement and Relationship (Volume 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0988781808 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Her focus is on developing training methods that are enjoyable and effective for both the dog and the trainer. Her mission is to help others develop strong positive relationships with their dogs. Denise Fenzi: Born into a "dog family," Denise Fenzi started training and competing in dog sports over 35 years ago! Over that period of time, she found kinder and gentler ways to approach dog training, and now
is a psychologist who specializes in learning theory and social behavior. Denise owns and operates Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, a large and well regarded online dog training school. You can learn more about the academy here: fenzidogsportsacademy Deborah Jones: Deb Jones, Ph.D. She has owned and worked with a variety of breeds and has earned top level titles in agility (MACH), rally (RAE), and obedience (UD) competitions. About the Author Denise Fenzi: Born into a "dog family," Denise Fenzi started training and competing in dog sports over 35 years ago! Over that period of time, she found kinder and gentler ways to approach dog training, and now she is well known for her effective and humane techniques for gaining cooperation from all types of
If you are an instructor who is struggling with your novice students or less focused dogs, then this book is for you! You will find advice on how to work with a range of canine temperaments. By understanding and applying excellent engagement and relationship building techniques, both you and your canine companion will find more enjoyment in the training process, even if you choose never to step foot inside a competition ring. If you have a dog who works well at home but you can't seem to maintain that connection in public, then this book is for you, too! You will learn the basics of recognizing stress, paying attention to your dog, and alleviating or minimizing problems so that you can focus on work rather than worry. It doesn't matter what genetic package or temperament your dog is born with; you can bring out the best in your dog! To train your dog, you must develop a relationship that encourages a willing and happy attitude with natural focus while eliminating undue stress in both training and competition. The chapters will cover relationship (what it is and how to get it), stress (recognizing it and techniques for lessening it's impact), developing focus, explaining and evaluating positive methods for getting behaviors, and the use of trick training to develop a handler's training skills and a dog's mental and physical flexibility.. Finally, if you simply want to take the dog you have, your personal pet, and enjoy your tr
Relationship, Relationship, Relationship Ljc_Jo As a pet manners trainer this book spoke to me because many of the issues I see are more about the lack of understanding and relationship than anything else. So, even though the focus of this book was preparing for competition, it had great value to me.. Five Stars April Foss Love this book a must have for every new puppy owner or any age. Denise Fenzi is beyond BRILLIANT! Denise Fenzi is not only a highly respected trainer of working dogs, she creates excitement in the people who follow her training methods. This book has packaged Denise's brilliance in a format that is accessible to dog trainers across the spectrum, from those wishing to compete at the international