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Introduction to Dog Agility | 
 enlarge | Author: Margaret H. Bonham
Brand: Barrons Books
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 103319
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0764114395
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70888
UPC: 027011014390
EAN: 9780764114397
ASIN: 0764114395
Publication Date: October 1, 2000
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Product Description
Written especially for beginning canine agility competition enthusiasts, this manual covers all aspects of the competitive sport. The author starts with instruction on evaluating a dog physical fitness and overall readiness for agility training, then makes specific diet recommendations, and advises on treatment of injuries and the use of positive training methods. Advanced discussion describes obstacles used in agility competitions, then shows how to teach the dog jumps, getting through tunnels, and other competition events. Filled with instructive full-color photos and illustrations.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Great Book For Beginners December 11, 2007
I like the way it is written and the pictures to show what the author is talking about.
Is helping both my dog and I as we start down the Agility Road.
 Dog Agility March 26, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you're interested in competing, this is a very good book to get started with and to use in conjunction with agility classes. If, like me, you just want to know more about the sport and maybe do a bit of backyard agility with your dog for fun and to give her an occupation other than chewing everything in sight, then it's really too advanced!
Good instructions August 27, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It gives good instruction for teaching a dog the begining of Dog agility. It makes anyone feel as though you can understand and perform any of the tasks written and described. It also teaches all of the basics of the sport. Very informative.
Intro to Dog and Handler - Agility May 1, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this book a 1 1/2 years ago because it was recommended by a local trainer and handler. It sat through my first little class of agility at the local Humane society. But, my dog loved Agility so much, I found a need to look further. What a great book for someone with little time to spend reading and a great deal of learning to be done with an active dog. It has helpful tip boxes. So, if like me, you don't read it by the chapter, but by need you get to what you are looking for fast. Clear easy language. The Contents pages are listed under concise titles and appendixes are straight forward and helpful. The equipment list for simple backyard stuff... I can actually build. The useful info on various National club's focus and their differences; and where to get more info... great stuff. Why write a review now... well, I am buying another book for a friend who is getting into agility and buying the next book too for me. And it's on sale...a bargain especially if you think how little time the class instructor has to instruct you on handling your dog.
good book February 28, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I read this book a few times, and liked it. It has lots of pictures and does a good job explaining the obstacles. My dog appreciated to book too. She enjoyed learning the tricks and the time we spent together while we were training.
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