Training Dogs for Protection Work | 
 enlarge | Authors: Fred Mandilk, Marv Gangloff
Publisher: J. A. Allen
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0851317367
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780851317366
ASIN: 0851317367
Publication Date: March 1, 1999
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Product Description
In Training Dogs for Protection Work, experts Fred Mandilk and Marv Gangloff emphasize the importance of attitude and commitment on the part of the owner/handler in creating an effective partnership with their dog. In clear, conversational language, they guide the reader through the selection and early training of the puppy; they then explain obedience, protection, and tracking, which combine to produce the working protection dog. Pulling no punches in their condemnation of abusive techniques, they also tackle popular training misconceptions. An invaluable guide for both amateur and professional handlers and trainers of all working breeds, as well for dog owners who wish to better understand the basics of correct handling and training.
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 Training Dogs: For Protection Work January 10, 2007
E. serrano (Pataskala, Ohio United States)
very good, lots of illustrations
a little advance for the beginner but it will help also
 the working dog October 21, 2000
fred mandilk (Moss Landing, CA USA)
13 out of 20 found this review helpful
We wrote this brief and to the point book for one reason: to quickly provide information for both the inexperienced and wrongfully taught handler of the working dog. There are three additional sub-themes. The working dog is a family member; however, it is not a "sport" dog. Defense of a family, or handler, must never be considered sport, even in training. Secondly, the working dog is a full-time two-year-old child in the sense of time commitment. The handler must not only care for physical needs, but must maintain training routines, (obedience, tracking and grip work). The goal is not robotic responses, but team interaction that incorporates work, fun and mutual respect. To repeat, this is also a goal of protection work. The work shows how to incorporate positive training aspects, and points out abusive "techniques" and their results: a dog that can't be depended upon in the multiple settings of family life. The work is an easy read and useful for owners of non-protection breeds as well.
Overall good book November 6, 1999
Gustavo Gonzalez (ggon23@aol.com) (Miami, Florida)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
When reading this book's title, one believes they are buying a book solely on protection. Negative. This book also covers tracking and obedience training. This is fine, however, much of the techniques of the training are just an overview and are not really detailed. Many questions that may arise during training are left unanswered in this very brief book. It basically is a book on the Schutzhund sport, without it coming out and saying it outright. Overall, the book is a worthy addition for Schutzhund enthusiasts though would probably not provide any new information to the experienced Schutzhund trainer or those people well read on any of the three phases of Schutzhund.
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