Tip: A judge's job is made easier by well - groomed, properly behaved show dogs. So don't skimp out on the obedience training!!

(This area will be worked on and added to as time permits. Ideally, and in time, all areas of competitive and recreational canine activities will be covered. If you have an area you especially want written about, please start a thread below.)

Got a training question? How about a "how to"? Questions, comments, "Do's and Don'ts" can be posted here!



Recommended Resources
Agility Training: The Fun Sport For All Dogs, by Jane Simmons-Moake. Howell Book House, 1991.

The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training, by John R Falk. Lyons and Burford Publishers, 1986.

The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs, by Jean Donaldson. James and Kenneth Publishers, 1996.

The Dog: Structure and Movement, by R H Smythe, MRCVS. ARCO Publishing Company, 1970.

For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia B McConnell PhD. Ballantine Books, 2006.

Going For the Blue: Inside the World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows, by Roger A Caras. Warner Books, 2001.

Gun Dog Training: New Strategies from Today's Top Trainers, by Bill Tarrant. Voyageur Press, 1996.

Hunting Dog Know-How, by David Michael Duffey. Winchester Press, 1972.

The Intelligence of Dogs: Canine Consciousness and Capabilities, by Stanley Coren. Free Press, 1994.

Mastering Variable Surface Tracking: The Component Training Approach, by Ed Presnall. Dogwise Publishing, 2004.

On the Trail with Your Canine Companion: Getting the Most out of Hiking and Camping with Your Dog, by Cheryl S Smith. Howell Book House, 1996.

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs, by Patricia B McConnell, PhD. Ballantine Books, 2002.

Point!: Training the All-seasons Birddog, by James B Spencer. Howell Book House, 1995.

Raising a Champion: A Beginner's Guide to Showing Dogs, by A Meredith John and Carole J Richards. The Well Trained Dog, 2001.

Superdog: Raising the Perfect Canine Companion by Dr. Michael W Fox. Howell Book House, 1990.