Canine Sports And Games

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 2009
Edition: First Edition

Description: 255 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: For every dog there is a sport that provides a perfect outlet for his intelligence and energy. A smart, focused Border Collie or Corgi might be an excellent agility athlete, while a scrappy little terrier satisfies his tunneling instincts in Earth dog trials. An eager-to-please, alert Poodle or Golden Retriever might shine in obedience, while a crowd-loving Whippet or Pit Bull mix thrives on the excitement of disc dog events. Mixed breeds can prove their mettle in almost any sport; find the right fit for your dog and watch him shine. Basic training and obedience are necessary before beginning any organized sport. Fundamental commands, nutrition and fitness, and injuries and aging are all covered in an overview that prepares readers and their dogs for the challenges of competition. The heart of the book is a sport-by-sport examination of 19 games, obedience competitions, and tests of instinct. Each sport is described in full, with information on history, complete rules, required equipment, how to begin training, safety reminders, related organizations, achievable goals and titles, and amusing or inspiring anecdotes - everything dogs and their people need to get down to some serious playtime!

ISBN: 9781603420839