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 Pay Attention! July 20, 2007
E. Ferguson
That seems to be the main message George Alston is giving. Pay attention to your dog, the judge, the ring conditions, and your competition. He gives great advice on how to adjust your stride, the leash, your grooming, etc. to give your dog the best opportunity to win. He also includes wonderful chapters on Psychology and Ring Etiquette, something that can make or break the handler - not just the dog. He shows showing as the art, not just the mechanics.
Must have for a Show Dogs Library January 17, 2007
Lucky G Ranch (Luck, WI)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When I spoke to my dogs breeder, her comment was that I needed this book. I was happy to tell her I had already ordered and read it! She is a veteran and reads it every Spring before she steps into the Show Ring to brush up on things. I found it to be very helpful as a beginner and I've found it even more helpful after I've been in the ring a couple of times. It leaves out a lot of the "fluff" but is a great companion book to some of the others that start out at the very beginning. Very easy to read. Confidence builder!
 The Winning Edge:Show Rings Secrets by George Alston December 8, 2006
Jennifer Cameron
Haven't been showing dogs for long so I was looking for any pointers to polish up my act. This book was great I read it from start to finish and about to turn around and do it again. Highly recommended !!!!!!!!!!
A MUST Read For ALL Handlers! November 4, 2006
SkyPie (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Professional and always putting the well being of the dogs in his charge first George Alston seems to be one of the last of the gentleman. If all handlers adopted his integrity and style the sport of dog showing might be given more respect. Whether you're new to the sport or have years of showing under your belt this book is worth every penny!
On a side note I highly recommend attending one of his semiars.
 I wouldn't waste my money February 26, 2006
Dwayne A. Wolters (idaho)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I enjoyed reading it, but I didn't find it very helpful. I have shown dogs only 3 years and found this book not very good. The guy talked to much about min games and psychology if you ask me.
I wouldn't ever spent money on it, but it was a fun book to read. If it's at your library get it.
I willn't suggest paying more then a few bucks for it.
If you really want a good book read: "Making it to Westminster" it's loaded with information and great to read, you willn't be able to put it down!
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