Teaching the Rules of the Hunt out March 10, 2013
We don’t teach dogs how to herd. They already know how! Instead, we teach them the rules of the hunt.
That is the premise of this easy to follow book which takes you
through the step by step process of facilitating the training of a herding dog. Trainer Dawna Sims, well known in the herding world as a top trainer and handler, shares her knowledge
and expertise and explains a phased approach to herding training that works with every breed. From introducing your dog to stock to teaching commands to handling common issues, this must read book will help you understand the dynamics of herding and become a better partner for your dog. Teaching the
Rules of the Hunt includes:
· Terminology of herding
· How to introduce your dog to stock
· How to effectively communicate with your dog
· Phased approach to herding training
· What to work on in each phase of training
· Practice exercises you can use off of stock
· Common issues and what you can do to correct them
· Plus much more!
That is the premise of this easy to follow book which takes you
through the step by step process of facilitating the training of a herding dog. Trainer Dawna Sims, well known in the herding world as a top trainer and handler, shares her knowledge
and expertise and explains a phased approach to herding training that works with every breed. From introducing your dog to stock to teaching commands to handling common issues, this must read book will help you understand the dynamics of herding and become a better partner for your dog. Teaching the
Rules of the Hunt includes:
· Terminology of herding
· How to introduce your dog to stock
· How to effectively communicate with your dog
· Phased approach to herding training
· What to work on in each phase of training
· Practice exercises you can use off of stock
· Common issues and what you can do to correct them
· Plus much more!
