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AGILITY TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG: FROM BACKYARD FUN TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRAINING
by Diane Goodspeed, Ali Canova, and Joe Canova (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Lyons Press
Edition: 2023 Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9781493075638
Item: DTA510
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Based on the positive training methods of Ali Canova and Joe Canova, two of the top agility competitors in America, this book will get you and your dog started in agility training. This author makes it easy with her step-by-step approach, footing diagrams and course illustrations, and beautiful full-color photographs. The unique method from proven champions strengthens the connection between any dog and his owner, and success is guaranteed for any breed, from Miniature Poodle to Border Collie. Every step has a specific drill that improves fitness and shapes behavior. Whether you want to compete on an agility team or simply have fun in your backyard, this is the only guide you'll need for a lifetime of satisfaction.
Diane Goodspeed was an author, competitive agility handler, and instructor who competed since 1992 in obedience, herding, and agility. She lives in New Jersey.
Joe Canova was a national-level competitor who had multiple dogs in the national finals of both the AKC and USDAA championships. Canova is also a chiropractic physician and has done animal chiropractic work. He lives in New Jersey.
Ali Canova has trained a wide variety of breeds including English Springer Spaniels, Papillons, Golden Retrievers, and Border Collies. Ali and her dogs have dominated their height division at both AKC and USDAA events, with multiple wins at the qualifying events for the USDAA National Championships and the AKC World Team Tryouts. She lives in New Jersey.
Bruce Curtis is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic. He lives in New York.
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| Reviewer: Francoise Joiris |
Agility Training for You and Your Dog – From Backyard Fun to High-Performance Training
By Ali Canova and Joe Canova with Diane Goodspeed
Agility Training for You and Your Dog is a great way to get a glimpse at what goes on at Mountain Freaks. The convenient size, clear diagrams and excellent photos make this a handy book to take with you to the practice field. The fundamentals of agility training, as well as details of the specific methods used by Ali and Joe, are covered in an easy to read format.
The book begins with the assumption that at least some readers will know little or nothing about dog training and the sport of agility, neatly laying out everything the neophyte needs to know. While making it clear that any dog and any person can enjoy the sport, they give detailed explanations of what both the human and canine members of the team need to succeed, touching upon the obvious things, like the importance of having a physically sound dog in good weight, and the less obvious, at least to the newbie, including the mental challenges to the human member of the team learning new skills and memorizing courses. The basics of training through operant conditioning are covered in a simplified way that does away with all the technical jargon and sticks to the actual skills needed to train.
Of course the bulk of the book deals with teaching the actual skills required for agility competition, which makes it useful and interesting for anyone involved in agility, not just the beginner. Starting with a chapter on ground work, guiding the student step by step through all the skills needed for a good foundation in Mountain Freaks style agility handling and training, the book goes on to cover the training and handling of each individual obstacle, with frequent trouble shooting and training tip sidebars to help with virtually anything that might go awry. Instructors who are just beginning to teach will find this to be a very helpful guide for teaching agility the wide variety of types of dogs that come to class successfully. The careful attention to the earliest experiences on each obstacle, leading to a very solid foundation for later training, are a hallmark of Mountain Freak training, and are given the attention they deserve. Even trainers and handlers who are happily and successfully handling differently from Ali and Joe will find this book useful for the tips and ideas that can be implemented within any handling system.
Mountain Freaks instructors and students have done extremely well in competition with a wide variety of breeds of dogs in a variety of venues, and this book offers people who live far from The Mountain an opportunity to follow the same path, or simply to get a glimpse at what goes on up there. |
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