{"product_id":"herding-dogs-progressive-training-paperback","title":"Herding Dogs: Progressive Training - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVergil S. Holland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWait Jagger\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerding Dogs: Progressive Training\u003c\/em\u003e is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, \u003cem\u003eHerding Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual breed and personality as the central focus. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on each phase of training. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpecial chapters on different personalities of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to reach your maximum potential. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHerding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock.\u003cbr\u003eA Howell Dog Book of Distinction\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual breed and personality as the central focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on each phase of training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial chapters on different personalities of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to reach your maximum potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock.\u003cbr\u003eA Howell Dog Book of Distinction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVergil S. Holland is the founder of the Training Center for the Advancement of the Working Stock Dog. He has conducted breed seminars for the American Herding Breed Association and is the winner of numerous stock dog championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47413239021746,"sku":"9781684424894","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/2ede3bf6692c262faa2ce50799f560dc.webp?v=1778344542","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/herding-dogs-progressive-training-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}