Dog Sports Skills, Book 1: Developing Engagement and Relationship (Volume 1)
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Rating | : | 4.34 (536 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0988781808 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2017-09-21 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
is a psychologist who specializes in learning theory and social behavior. Denise owns and operates Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, a large and well regarded online dog training school. Deb has been training dogs for performance events for the past 20 year and was an early innovator in the use of clicker training techniques in dog training
Ljc_Jo said Relationship, Relationship, Relationship. As a pet manners trainer this book spoke to me because many of the issues I see are more about the lack of understanding and relationship than anything else. So, even though the focus of this book was preparing for competition, it had great value to me.. Five Stars Love this book a must have for every new puppy owner or any age. Kristine D. said Denise Fenzi is beyond BRILLIANT!. Denise Fenzi is not only a highly respected trainer of working dogs, she creates excitement in the people who follow her training methods. This book has packaged Denise's brilliance in a format that is accessible to dog trainers across the spectrum, from those wishing to compete at the international level to recreational dog-sport enthusiasts. Fenzi's methods strengthen the dog-handler relationship through increasing engagement, focus, and enthusiasm from both parties, dog and human. It serves to make training enjoyable for both parties, in
Her mission is to help others develop strong positive relationships with their dogs. Denise owns and operates Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, a large and well regarded online dog training school. She has taught a variety of psychology courses at Kent State University over the past 15 years. She has owned and worked with a variety of breeds and has earned top level titles in agility (MACH), rally (RAE), and obedience (UD) competitions. Denise's first series of books, "Dog Sports Skills," co-written with Deb Jones, has been wildly successful! All three books have won the Maxwell award fo
This is the first book in the award winning "Dog Sports Skills" series. If your goal is to create a world-class, enthusiastic performance dog, then this book is for you! We can help you refine your engagement and relationship skills to a higher level. It doesn't matter what genetic package or temperament your dog is born with; you can bring out the best in your dog! To train your dog, you must develop a relationship that encourages a willing and happy attitude with natural focus while eliminating undue stress in both training and competition. This first book will focus on developing a competition dog sports foundation based in engagement and relationship. Finally, if you simply want to take the dog you have, your personal pet, and enjoy your training at a more fulfilling level, then this book is for you as well. The chapters will cover relationship (what it is and how to get it), stress (recognizing it and techniques for lessening it's impact), developing focus, explaining and evaluating positive methods for getting behaviors, and the use of trick training to develop a handler's training skills and a dog's mental and physical flexibility.. If you are an instructor who is struggling with your novice students or less focused dogs, then this book is for you! You will find advice on how to work with a range of canine tempera