Agility Right from the Start: The ultimate training guide to America's fastest growing dog sport (Karen Pryor Clicker Book)

About this book

Agility Right from the Start is the first training resource you should have and the last one youll need. Authors Eva Bertilsson and Emelie Johnson Vegh now bring to the US and Canada the powerful modern training system that made them leading agility teachers throughout Norway and Sweden. What you can expect: Qualifying sooner Seconds shaved off your course times Less frustration and more fun for you and your dogs True partnership with your dog on the course and off Progress made easy: Clean logical layout Step-by-step instructions for all training exercises from basic to advanced Startling detail with 600 instructive photographs Unique system for success: Expert handling skills integrated into your training from the start Innovative reward systems speed the learning Preparation so powerful youll feel ready the first time you step on course Oh how I wish Id had this book when I started learning agility! I am truly blown away by it. Everybody involved in the sport instructors competitors and students at every level should commit each page to memory. Talk about a training bible--this book has it allthe authors purely positive approach and sense of fun would get anybody excited to learn agility! I will never start a puppy again without referring to this book. Leslie McDevitt MLA CPCT CDBC Author of Control Unleashed "The authors have a deep understanding of the science and a great passion for training. This book takes the reader through a truly systematic approach that I believe all trainers will find extremely valuable Ken Ramirez Vice President Shedd Aquarium Chicago From the start you understand your job and your dogs job and learn how to communicate clearly with your teammate. Eva and Emelie never leave you hanging; you always know what the next step in training is. Marty Becker DVM Americas Veterinarian veterinary contributor to ABC-TVs Good Morning America and The Doctor Oz Show. Co-author Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul