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POSITIVE TRAINING FOR SHOW DOGS - BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP FOR SUCCESS
by Vicki Ronchette (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Edition: 2007 Paperback
, 95 pages
ISBN: 9781929242467
Item: DSH166
Summary: Get outstanding show results by using positive reinforcement methods including clicker training and lure-reward techniques. Includes a section on problem solving common showing issues. Written by a dog show person for dog show people.
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Expanded Description:
Train your dog to love showing!
Most people learn how train their show dog by trial and error—emphasis on “error.” Much of the information about show dog training is learned by ringside observation or word-of-mouth from experienced exhibitor to novice. The results are mixed—some things work well, while others don’t—and you may not know why!
Positive Training for Show Dog is the first book to apply the latest scientific research on how dogs learn to the world of dog showing. Whether you are just getting started in the breed ring or are an experienced show dog handler, you will enjoy learning how to work with your dog as your partner to get outstanding showing results by using positive reinforcement without punishment.
What you will learn
• How to crossover from correction-based training to reward-based training.
• The role of the clicker and other reward markers in your training and problem solving.
• Methods for key show ring skills like gaiting, stacking, and standing for examination.
• Positive solutions to common show dog predicaments including fear of the judge, poor head position, picture taking problems, and more.
Professionals applaud Positive Training for Show Dogs
Step-by-step, Vicki Ronchette “pawsitively” leads exhibitors to success. Ever had a stunning dog who hated the camera? This book shows us a beautiful picture is a snap. Positive Training covers training from nails to tails.
Chris Walkowicz, Breeder, AKC Judge, author of Successful Dog Breeding, Atlas of Dog Breeds and Perfect Match
If you only could read one book on training a show dog and building a positive relationship with a dog, make it this book…Positive Training for Show Dogs is the kind of book you should give to a friend. Vicki Ronchette does a masterful job with the subject and you come away saying “I can do it.
Dr. Carmelo L. Battaglia, Breeder, Researcher, AKC Judge, author of Breeding Better Dogs book & DVD and Choosing the Best Puppy DVD
Using a variety of techniques for training and unique approaches to problem-solving, Vicki Ronchette gives readers a wonderful guide to training successful show dogs in addition to building a meaningful and rewarding relationship with your dog.
Lisa Peterson, Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club, Breeder
Victoria Ronchette, CPDT, has been working with dogs professionally for over 22 years. She is involved in Dachshund and Australian Cattle Dog rescue and competes with her dogs in conformation, earthdog trials, field trials, obedience and Rally-O as well as handling show dogs for others professionally. She is the owner of Braveheart Dog Training in San Leandro, California where she lives with her husband Rick and their seven dogs.
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What reviewers are saying...
DOG WORLD
“Ronchette’s instruction manual is derived from two decades experience as a professional trainer. In addition to conformation, she competes in several performance events. In all of these, she utilizes positive techniques such as luring, shaping, targeting, and clicker training that have become staple tools of so much training methodology. The book covers all the basics of choosing leads, using bait, free stacking, hand stacking, and gaiting. Each one is carefully explained and readers are guided through their application. The author provides abundant suggestions to deal with common frustrations such as dogs that hate table exams or persistently sit down in the ring. There is no shortage of advice on socializing puppies, keeping your dog calm, and reinforcing a positive attitude. She also explains the use of desensitization and counter-conditioning to revise problem behaviors… The book is presented as a guide for both novice and expert but confines its scope to the basics. Overall, it’s a valuable guide for beginners and handlers interested in repurposing positive training techniques to a new sport.”
Amy Fernandez |
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| Bravo Braveheart!, September 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Crista O'Hara |
| This is a quick,easy to understand and utilize the information book!!!A must have for the beginner to advanced dog show handler. I found this book to be extremely informative without being long winded. Precise and to the point , Vicki Ronchette is able to give a clear view of the relationship needed to have a fun and rewarding experience, as well as what it takes to get you there, in the show ring both for the dog and handler. I was most impressed with her ability to see all sides and advantages as well as disadvantages of a variety of training techniques and tools. I would recommend this book to everyone who has an interest in dog training and handling of any kind. |
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| 5 Paws Up!!, September 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Sheila Parish |
| Positive Training for Show Dogs is an excellent manual for training your puppy or adult for the ring and for working with those “problem” show dogs. Whether one is training a puppy for the ring or working with an older dog’s gaiting or stacking problems, the author’s detailed step by step procedures give the reader the feeling that they have a personal trainer by their side. The author’s practical, positive training methods reflect her years of experience as a trainer, exhibitor and instructor. I believe this book is useful to both the novice and experienced show person and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn positive techniques (including clicker training) for training dogs for show ring. |
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| Click Your Way to a Show Dog, October 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Tami Hawes |
New to showing dogs and want to do it positively? This is your book! If you're a cross-over trainer, and would like to have your dog sparkle in the show ring, this is your book to learn how to bring back the joy for your dog in the show ring.
All show behaviors are positively outlined. There's even steps on how to train for 'tail up' and for after you win your ribbon - getting the photo you want to highlight your success.
Those of you like me with a mixed breed dog, this book is also for you, to show in a Mixed Breed dog show. |
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| what's missing, October 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Patricia Riley |
| The information provided is adequate enough, but so much is left out! How to improve gaiting is covered with the general instruction 'click when the dog is doing it right' with no hints on how to improve gait or expression, the use of bait in the ring, and more 'tricks of the trade'. I would really have like to see more on shaping the free-stack. This covers only the most basic of basics, I hope this leads to a more expanded work on using the clicker for the conformation dog in the future. |
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| It works!, October 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kathy King |
| My two champion dachshunds and I are living proof that Vicki's methods work. Both the dogs and I were new to the show ring when we joined her conformation classes and I was very glad that she has now published what she practices so well. |
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| For beginners, February 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Sophie Desbiens |
| This book is really usefull when you begin in the show world, a lot to learn! Interesting! |
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| Love it, December 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: nina |
| LOVE it, love it love it!! I go back to this book time and time again for new tips with each dog I handle. I would be the first to buy a part 2 with more in depth information. Please write more! |
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