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Dennis Fisher with one of his seven German Shepherds - "Immos von Huhnegrab" bred by  Heinz Scheerer - Germany.

Dog Training advice , Dog Health problems

    Dog behavior problems, Dog Breeding advice

and  helpful  information  about dogs.

 

The information and advice about dogs that I have much pleasure in providing.  is offered as a FREE SERVICE 

It  comes from a  life-long involvement  with dogs on all levels, as a  Judge, Obedience Training Director, show dog exhibitor, obedience trials competitor  and  breeder with more than 50 years experience.

Because I have had so much pleasure and enjoyment from my long association with  dogs,  I would like to share with others  the  knowledge and experience I have gained over the years.

Although my involvement as a breeder and Judge  has been with German Shepherd Dogs, my interest has  not been confined to this breed.  The Club of which I was Chairman and Director of  training for many years, provided obedience Training for all breeds.  It was  a service we were happy to offer for dogs of every type  - pure-bred or not..

In addition to a great  many  show quality German Shepherds,  coming from the best German bloodlines, I  also  owned a number of other breeds.  Every one had it its own distinctively different  personality and temperament that I learned to appreciate.    

Here  are the various  other breeds of dogs I have owned, in addition to dozens of German Shepherds.

A Boxer, Doberman,  Cairn Terrier, Fox Terrier, Schipperke, a number of Border Collies, French poodles and  also Great Danes, a breed of which I am particularly fond.   

In fact at the present,  I have an enormous,  very obedient  harlequin Great Dane who gets on very well indeed with  my  seven Shepherds.  My dogs are not kenneled.  They all run loose.

The training, breeding and showing of dogs  began while I was still in my teens.   It has  been a passion and satisfying   hobby  for more than 50 years and continues to this day.

This information  is for the benefit of everyone who owns a dog.  It makes no difference whether your   dog is one of the 122 registered  pure breeds or  just a pet,  the general advice  about care, healthy and feeding is the same.   I hope you find the information  helpful!      

Because my special interest over the years  has been German Shepherds, dedicated German Shepherd enthusiasts  will also find a section specially devoted to this breed with special emphasis on  current show  winning bloodlines and also working bloodlines.

Sincerely,

Dennis Fisher.  

   

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Dennis Fisher at home with four of his eight dogs.

A few of the gang enjoying treats in the garden

CLICK THE HEADING NEXT TO  THE PARTICULAR SUBJECT WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

WHICH BREED TO CHOOSE

Descriptions of 70 different popular breeds listed alphabetically.

Choosing the most suitable breed of  dog.

DOG HEALTH

Common Health Problems

Giving Pills  and medicine to your  dog.

Emergency treatment before you get to the Vet.

Care of  older dogs

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions and answers covering  a wide range of different subjects.

DOG TRICKS

Tricks you can teach your Dog

GERMAN  SHEPHERD  DOG - HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PUP 

How to choose the best German Shepherd pup in  the litter

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG SIEGERS AND V.A. DOGS 1999 - 2007 

 Detailed study of bloodlines of  German  Siegers and V.A. dogs - 1999 - 2007 

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS:  IMPORTANT  PILLARS OF THE BREED 

Important names that appear in the  pedigrees of  top show specimens

FAMOUS GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS - ECHOES OF THE PAST - 1929-1955.

         Details  of  early  German Siegers from 1929 to  1955

        Illustrations and descriptions of many famous  German Shepherd Dogs of this period that had a profound influence on the breed.

         GERMAN SHEPHERD  SIEGERS FROM 1st. SIEGER IN 1899 TO THE PRESENT DAY 

         Illustrations of all winners of the "Sieger" title  from 1899 until today.

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS - CONFLICT BETWEEN SHOW BREEDERS AND WORKING DOG BREEDERS

An attempt to bridge the huge gap that exists today between show dog and working dog breeders. 

GERMAN SHEPHERD UNIVERSAL SIEGERS FROM 1997 TO TODAY

Am assessment of their value as dual purpose breed and working dogs.

POSITIVE SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BREEDERS OF WORKING DOG AND SHOW DOGS

 THE 2007 GERMAN SIEGER SHOW -31st. August - 2nd. September 2007

“Siegerins”  at German Shepherd Dog Sieger  Shows  1955 -  2007 – a study of their pedigrees and the progeny they produced

ABOUT THE WRITER

Personal notes and photographs.

FEEDING YOUR DOG

Feeding the bitch in whelp

Weaning pups

Feeding young dogs

Feeding adult dogs

Feeding older dogs

DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING 

 The  training methods detailed below are techniques I have used personally  and found very successful.

Basic obedience training - training dogs of different temperaments

Bringing a new pup into your  home

Housebreaking your pup

How to pick up a pup

Leash Training your dog

Teaching your dog to SIT

Teaching your dog to HEEL

Teaching your dog to go DOWN

Teaching your dog to STAY

HOW TO HANDLE THE ALPHA DOG

        If your dog happens to be  a very strong-willed, dominant male - an "alpha" male

       that challenges  your position as "leader of the pack", special training  techniques are

        necessary.

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                                          A note about Obedience training.

                   The obedience training methods I have  described on this website have  proved successful for the many dogs I have owned over the years.  They have also proved successful  for all  the dogs in my obedience training classes.

                        Correctly applied, you will find these methods  will ensure basic good behavior.  You will have excellent control of your dog be able to take your dog anywhere, confident that you will not be embarrassed by your dog misbehaving, which is what most people want  from their dogs.

                       However, if  you are seriously  interested in competitive obedience working trials, or Schutzhund, you may find it necessary to adjust your training methods. It will also be necessary to  spend far more time in training your dog to achieve the precision and intense focus necessary to win in  highly competitive fields.

                        There are  many  different ways to train a dog. You may be interested in a different approach to training.  For this reason I have  listed  below details of training methods employed by  other experienced  dog trainers.   Some of these methods are similar to the ones I have always used.   Others adopt a different approach.

           Detailed below are eight different training courses offer by  other experienced trainers. 

CLICK TO FIND OUT MORE  ABOUT THESE 8 DIFFERENT METHODS

1. Sit, Stay and Fetch - Updated version of popular obedience training methods

2. Dove Cresswell's training online

3. Dog training mastery - an owner's manual

4. Dog training home study course

5. Instant dog training videos

6. Housebreak your dog in 7 days

7. The Dog Training System, Silly mistakes people make

8. Train your dog, guaranteed the fastest way

                   Listed below are a wide range of highly recommended books, videos and D.V.D.'s, describing in great detail, specialized instruction in a variety of different forms of advanced dog training such as:

                   POLICE DOG TRAINING, PERSONAL PROTECTION TRAINING, TRAINING FOR COMPETITIVE SCHUTZHUND TRAINING,  TRACKING AND A VARIETY OF OTHER FORMS OF ADVANCED TRAINING.

                   If you are seriously interested in any of these forms of advanced dog training, you will find the purchase of these items a very worthwhile investment.

 

1. POLICE DOG TACTICS, 2ND EDITION by Sandy Bryson Item: DGT232 An important new book on training dogs for police work. Extensive up to date information on building, narcotic and evidence searches. How to develop and maintain a K9 program and an excellent section on search and rescue techniques. This is a must-have reference! Ships the next business day. Price: $47.95

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K9 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION by Ron Mistafa Item: DGT215 A manual for beginning or experienced trainers. Includes requirements, choosing the dog, testing the dog's personality, training methods for different types of dogs, scenario training, on-scene conduct, problem-solving, more. Ships the next business day. Price: $29.95

 

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SCHUTZHUND THEORY & TRAINING METHODS by Susan Barwig & Stewart Hilliard Item: DGT113 Explains Schutzhund and its components including philosophy and training techniques for all activities. Overview of the sport. Ships the next business day. Price: $24.95

 

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TRAINING DOGS: A MANUAL (REPRINT) by Col. Konrad Most Item: DGT223 Discover the roots of today’s behavioral training methods which includes such concepts as seeing the world from a dog’s point of view, utilizing instinctual behavior in training, how to use primary and secondary reinforcers, and using inducement vs compulsion. This reprint of the classic work on dog training by German Konrad Most is the foundation for modern dog training. Ships the next business day. Price: $17.95

 

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SCHUTZHUND WITH G.DILDEI: BASIC OBEDIENCE DVD by Gottfried Dildei Item: DGT169 An excellent video for Schutzhund and Kennel Club Obedience. Covers the use of food in obedience training: teaching attention, conditioning activity in the dog, heeling, the halt, and sit and down in motion. Ships the next business day. Price: $64.95

Covers the use of food in obedience training: teaching attention, conditioning activity in the dog, heeling, the halt, and sit and down in motion. Basic Obedience stresses importance of pattern training to create anticipation for commands for reliable, immediate performance in trial situations. An excellent video for Schutzhund and Kennel Club Obedience.

 

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SCHUTZHUND ADVANCED OBEDIENCE WITH G. DILDEI DVD by Gottfried Dildei Item: DGT170 Demonstrates the Dildei method for teaching all of the advanced exercises in Schutzhund obedience: the recall and finish, stand in motion, retrieves, and send away. Ships the next business day. Price: $64.95 Expanded Description:   From the most successful Schutzhund coach in the US, for both Schutzhund and competitive people! Demonstrates the Dildei method for teaching all of the advanced exercises in Schutzhund obedience: the recall and finish, stand in motion, retrieves, and send away. Advanced Obedience includes the jump, wall, retrieve and send away.

 

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SCHUTZHUND OBEDIENCE WITH G. DILDEI: A MODERN VIEW OF CORRECTION DVD by Gottfried Dildei Item: DGT177 (DVD)Using the concept of generalization, Gottfried demonstrates the kind, humane use of correction to extinguish incorrect behaviors in the obedience phase. Ships the next business day. Price: $64.95 (DVD)Using the concept of generalization, Gottfried demonstrates the kind, humane use of correction to extinguish incorrect behaviors in the obedience phase. He also shows how to utilize the benefits of prey behavior without encountering the disadvantages. This production also demonstrates how to introduce correction, it's application in the training of a low drive dog as well as how to solidify behaviors using the concept of generalization.

 

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TRAINING DOGS FOR PROTECTION WORK by Fred Mandilk & Mary Gangloff Item: DGT212 Comprehensive guide to the selection and training of dogs for protection work. Examines obedience, protection and tracking, condemns the use of abusive techniques, tackles popular misconceptions. Ships the next business day. Comprehensive guide to the selection and training of dogs for protection work. Stresses the importance of correct attitude and commitment on the part of the handler and explains the role in forming a working partnership between dog and handler. Guides the reader through the choice of a puppy and early training, then examines the three areas of obedience, protection and tracking which together produce the working protection dog. Condemns the use of abusive techniques and tackles popular training misconceptions. Price: $39.95

 

             

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K9 SCENT DETECTION by Jan Kaldenbach Item: DGT216 Canine intelligence, perception of odors; the nose and how it works; the right dog and handler for the job; tracking; drug detection; suspect discrimination, case files. Ships the next business day. Price: $29.95 "My Favorite Judge Lives in a Kennel." Contents: Canine intelligence and observation; the perception of odors; the nose and how it works; the right dog and handler for the job; how dogs can find us; tracking; drug detection; suspect discrimination. Appendices include case files and Police Detector Dog Requirements in the Netherlands.

 

A DOG IS NOT A GUN by Cannie Stark Item: DGT221 Observations on canine policing. Provides a psychologist's perspective on K9 policing gained through participant-observation research. Ships the next business day. Observations on Canine Policing. Provides a psychologist's perspective on K9 policing and shares the author's observations and perceptions, gained through participant-observation research. Addresses the failure of administrators to understand that dogs are NOT just another piece of equipment. The dog is essential to safe deployment, preparation takes months and training must be throughout the career of the team. Includes a well-known article on muzzle training by Brian Amm. Price: $24.95

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DER SCHUTZHUND (THE PROTECTION DOG) by Helmut Raiser, trans. by Armin Winkler Item: DGT222 Training of working dogs in Protection Work. Gives equal consideration to the duties of handler, dog, and helper; covers various drives and ethological terms, and the methods through which dogs learn. There is also detailed instruction on the practical aspects of training dogs in protection work. Ships the next business day. Price: $19.95 Sub-title: The Training of Working Dogs in Protection Work. Gives equal consideration to the duties of handler, dog, and helper. Part 1: discusses prey, defense, aggression, and fighting drives which are used in the training protection work; also explains basic ethological terms and laws, such as instinctive action, trigger stimulus, drive goal, conflict behavior, etc. Shows classical and instrumental conditioning as the typical methods through which dogs learn. Part 2: methodical instruction on how to develop and train dogs in protection work. Methodically and technically correct helperwork is always important. 29 briefly but informatively captioned picture sequences clearly demonstrate how handler, dog, and helper have to work together in the different exercises.

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DECOYS AND AGGRESSION: A POLICE K9 TRAINING MANUAL by Stephen Mackenzie Item: DGT219 How to understand canine paralanguage and use your body to communicate with the dog. Different types of natural dog aggression and how to use the dog's language to trigger the useful types without being abusive. Ships the next business day. Being a good decoy for police dogs involves more than putting on a sleeve or bite suit and taking bites. This book explains step by step how to understand the canine paralanguage and how to use your own body to communicate with the dog. It then explains the different types of natural dog aggression and how to use its own language to trigger the useful types without being abusive to the dog. Also describes drills designed to develop skill in the decoy. Some are designed to be conducted with dogs until the human demonstrates enough body control to work with a live animal without injuring the dog or himself. Essential reading for all decoys, instructors and students alike, as well as for K9 personnel, handlers, and trainers. Price: $21.95

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BASIC NARCOTIC DETECTION DOG TRAINING by Jack Robicheaux Item: DGT142 Understand the process of selecting and training the working Narcotic Detection Dog. Ships the next business day. Price: $21.95 Designed to help the new and/or experienced Law Enforcement or professional K-9 handler understand the process of selecting, training and maintaining the working Narcotic Detection Dog. The methods of training here are the result of a number of years of successful training in this field. Contents: the dog's sense of smell, selecting a dog for narcotic detection, evaluating a dog for narcotics detection potential, training records, obedience training, basic safety considerations, basic detection training, search strategies, additional scents, training for distractions, maintaining the training, scent preparations, and certification

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MONDIO RING DEMONSTRATION DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT135 New DVD format! An overview of Mondio Ring sport, which translates as "World Ring." It is a combination of the French Ring sport, the Belgian Ring sport, the KNPV and Schutzhund. Ships the next business day. Price: $23.95 New DVD format! Mondio Ring sport translates as "World Ring." It is a combination of the French Ring sport, the Belgian Ring sport, the KNPV(?) and Schutzhund, and was started as the result of a desire for a dog sport that all the people of Europe could compete in. It is extremely difficult, perhaps the most difficult dog sport in the world. Video shows a helper doing bite work on his back in a small swimming pool, a dog going through a wall of fire to take a bite, and a dog guarding an article (a little girl!). A fascinating, "must watch" video! 85 minutes.

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POLICE TEXTBOOK FOR DOG HANDLERS by Bill Tolhurst Item: DGT143 Selection, training, and use of dogs for man trailing, cadaver recovery, and arson work. Positive no-force techniques. Ships the next business day. Price: $19.95 Training and handling techniques for police K-9 officers practicing in the following disciplines: man trailing, cadaver recovery (land), cadaver recovery (water), accelerant dog, article search, and crime scene dogs. Author trains dogs for speciality scent work in Law Enforcement and conducts research for the advancement of scent dogs.

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TRAINING HANDLERS FOR SCHUTZHUND I TRIAL DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT148 Teaching trainers how to handle a dog in a Schutzhund I trial and get the maximum humber of points possible. Ships the next business day.Teaching trainers how to handle a dog in a Schutzhund I trial and get the maximum humber of points possible. Many times handler errors and not dog errors result in points being lost in competition. Divided into four major sections: Pre-trial preparation, Schutzhund I Tracking, Schutzhund I Obedience, Schutzhund I Protection. Running time: 95 minutes Price: $65.00

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HANDLER TRAINING FOR A COMPANION DOG DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT160 What judges expect the handler and his dog to be able to do in the Companion B stage of a Schutzhund I trials. Ships the next business day. Price: $39.00 What judges expect the handler and his dog to be able to do in the Companion B stage of a Schutzhund I trials. Includes footage of actual exam along with computer generated diagrams to make it simpler to understand exactly what is expected.

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SCHUTZHUND THE DOG SPORT DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT164 What the sport of Schutzhund is all about - history, how competitions are organized, titles, scoring and etc. Ships the next business day. Price: $30.00

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PROBLEM SOLVING IN TRAINING A TRACKING DOG DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT165 How to read a dog having problems tracking, solve handler errors and avoid common mistakes. Ships the next business day. Designed to follow Training a Competition Tracking Dog, DGT168. This is a handling DVD that shows competitors common mistakes that everyone can make in handling a tracking dog. Price: $30.00

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FIRST STEPS OF BITE TRAINING DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT136 The beginning tape for those interested in Schutzhund Protection work. Ships the next business day. Price: $65.00

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TRAINING THE NEW HELPER (SCHUTZHUND) DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT140 These videos are produced by Ed Frawley of Leerburg Videos and are designed for the serious and advanced student of Schutzhund, Protection, and Police Work. Ships the next business day. Price: $65.00

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BITE TRAINING PUPPIES DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT133 Covers instincts and drives to look for in selecting a puppy for protection training, developing the prey drive at an early age. Ships the next business day. Price: $65.00 Covers instincts and drives to look for in selecting a puppy for protection training, developing the prey drive at an early age. Shows puppy tests that explain how to select the right puppy from a litter. Running time: 2 hrs.

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HOW TO RAISE A WORKING PUPPY DVD by Ed Frawley Item: DGT251 This DVD on puppy training shows owners how to raise a working puppy. If you are raising a Schutzhund puppy, a police service dog puppy, a S&R puppy, a personal protection dog puppy, a puppy for competition obedience or agility - they will all benefit by making some simple changes in how they are brought up and handled. Ships the next business day. Price: $39.95

TRAINING THE BEHAVIOR - TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND THEORY FOR THE WORKING DOG TRAINER

by Gary Patterson
Item: DGT243
Concepts and details needed to take a working dog trainer to advanced levels of competition or certification.
Ships the next business day.
Price: $26.95

The most comprehensive book written about the development and training of working dogs. If you are just starting or working at more advanced levels, this book has the concepts and details needed to take a working dog trainer to advanced levels of competition or certification.

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CTS ON TARGET: TRAINING SUBSTANCE DETECTOR DOGS DVD SET by Randy Hare Item: DGT244 DVD - Substance detector dogs have assumed an unprecedented level of importance. Even as their mission has evolved, so their training must also evolve. This series looks at the theories and methods developed by Randy Hare of Alpha K9 in Jackson, Mississippi. Will ship in 2 weeks. Price: $159.90 DVD - Detection 1 & Detection 2 This practical and thought-provoking video introduces Randy Hare’s revolutionary methods for training substance (drug, explosive and biologicals) detector dogs. It begins with a critical analysis and review of conventional detector dog training methods, and then presents the core ideas of the Hare Method: • The handler is not the teacher, the dog teaches himself: • The dog is not just taught what odors and stimuli to respond to; he is also explicitly taught what NOT to respond to. • The dog is taught to ignore primary reward (ball) odors and stimuli unless they are encountered in conjunction with target odor. The balance of the video is devoted to a step-by-step guide to Randy’s methods for using his invention, the Hare scent box, to achieve the detector dog trainer’s first three objectives: 1) Select a good detector dog prospect. 2) Teach target odor-reward association. 3) Condition the final response. Detection 2 Video two of this series shows how to use Randy Hare’s ground-breaking methods to accomplish the next five learning objectives in the training of drug and explosive detector dogs. 4) Teach the dog to divert its attention from reward to target odor. 5) Establish a cue for search behavior. 6) Teach the “oral response.” 7) Develop the dog’s ability to complete prolonged searches. 8) Teach the dog to ignore distracters. Once these objectives are achieved, then the student detector dog will have achieved the special attributes of the Hare-trained detector dog: The dog will possess a crystal-clear understanding of his task, and he will display the kind of obedience to odor that makes it virtually impossible to disturb or distract him during search or indication. He will also exhibit an extraordinary degree of independence and self-belief while searching. Finally, the dog will display pronounced and obvious changes of behavior when he encounters target odor, accompanied by prolonged and intensive efforts to pinpoint the odor source prior to making a final indication. Applicable to ANY drug, accelerant or biological that can be packaged in the detection box.

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AIRDALES by Bryan Cummins Item: B0132 This is the story of one man's struggle to develop the British War Dog School. Ships the next business day. Price: $31.95 This is the story of one man's struggle to develop the British War Dog School. Richardson began experimenting with the military and police dogs in 1898, and in 1910 began petitioning for a British military dog program. He finally received official approval with the support of officers who were unofficially and successfully using his dogs in the field. Over 2000 dogs were trained and sent to the front to work as Red Cross dogs, messengers, sentries and patrol dogs.

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K9 PERSONAL PROTECTION - A MANUAL FOR TRAINING RELIABLE PROTECTION DOGS Price: $32.95 by Resi Gerritsen & Ruud Haak Item: DGT236 The successful training of a reliable protection dog starts with good education and obedience training. The authors advocate training that takes the dog's natural capabilities and inclinations into account. Will ship in 2 weeks. Price: $32.95   The successful training of a reliable protection dog starts with good education and obedience training. Opens with a solid coverage of the preliminary considerations: conditions for success, breeds suitable for protection work, a look at various training approaches, and an explanation of basic concepts in training dogs. Includes the basic training every dog should have, as well as thoroughly covering how to break bad habits. Lays the foundation for protection work by showing how to train the dog in the obedience exercises needed to make him reliable. Final section deals with the specifics of protection work: training a dog for protection work, basic exercises, advanced decoy techniques and other protection training. Advocates training that takes the dog's natural capabilities and inclinations into account.

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K9 SUSPECT DISCRIMINATION TRAINING AND PRACTICING by Adee Schoon & Ruud Haak Item: DGT237 Based on scientific knowledge of dog scent discrimination capabilities, careful training, precise use of scent evidence and comparison samples, and detailed record-keeping on the dog and scent discrimination exercises, law enforcement can present evidence that will stand up in court. Ships the next business day. Using K9s for scent discrimination has been part of the forensic repertoire used to solve crime for a number of decades in several European countries. The authors emphasize that the dog does not pinpoint a suspect as the perpetrator, but merely indicates that there is (or is not) a scent connection between evidence from the scene of a crime and a suspect in that crime. This is similar to fingerprints indicating that a suspect was present in a room where a crime was committed, without necessarily or definitively proving that the suspect committed the crime. Based on scientific knowledge of dog scent discrimination capabilities, careful training of the K9, precise use of the scent evidence and the comparison samples, and detailed record-keeping on the dog and scent discrimination exercises, law enforcement can present evidence that will stand up in court.

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CTS OBEDIENCE WITHOUT CONFLICT #1: CLEAR COMMUNICATION DVD by Ivan Balabanov Item: DTB803 See how you and your dog can benefit in improved communication, strengthened trust and more consistent obedience performance, whether competitor or companion. (DVD) Ships the next business day. Price: $69.95 This production includes: • how to establish clear communication with your dog • how to use the release command as a bridge • the proper use of the release command, reassurance command, and reward • the relationship between fast performance, the release, and reward • the interaction between primary, secondary, and tertiary reinforcers • the use of signaled non-reward • the relationship between "passive" and "active" obedience exercises • an introduction to "The Game" The importance of signaled non-reward is emphasized as a tool in creating clarity and immediate cue response. In addition to being the foundation behind Ivan's system of creating world class obedience performance, this title is ideal for any system of dog training regardless of activity/methodology. Every dog handler team will benefit in improved communication, strengthened trust and more consistent obedience performance, whether competitor or companion. (DVD)

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CTS OBEDIENCE WITHOUT CONFLICT #2: THE GAME DVD   by Ivan Balabanov Item: DTB804 A strong emphasis is placed on teaching the dog self control to minimize correction, achieve precision through motivation and signaled non-reward. Builds heavily on DVD #1. (DVD) Ships the next business day. Price: $69.95 This production details: * "The Game" detailed as the motivational engine behind Ivan's obedience system * Utilizing prey motivation while eliminating the negative side effects encountered in other systems * teaching the out command as an instrumental exercise * creating immediate response to sit and down commands by voice command alone * teaching static attention; both two-way and one-way attention * teaching the major passive skill of heeling by 'finding the leg' * the gymnastic skills of correct left, right and about turns * teaching the stand in motion * the integration of active and passive exercises into the obedience routine A strong emphasis is placed on teaching the dog self control to minimize correction, achieve precision through motivation and signaled non-reward as well as how to respond to cues in an instant which have been isolated to verbal cues alone. Distraction training is taught in this production using Clear Communication as the basis for guiding the dog through obedience training. When to raise criterion and achieving fluency with behaviors is discussed so that each trainer knows when to progress to the next level with their dog. An emphasis is placed on comprehension of skills rather than simply training behaviors. (DVD)

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K9 PROFESSIONAL TRACKING by Resi Gerritsen & Ruud Haak Item: DGT228 A complete manual of theory and training for the professional tracking dog (Schutzhund or police). Ships the next business day. Price: $32.95 A complete manual of theory and training for the professional tracking dog (Schutzhund or police). An incorrect approach to training dogs in tracking can lead to a confused animal and a frustrated handler. The dog's ability to follow a scent is far beyond what humans are capable of, yet unless a handler can make a dog understand which scent he is to follow, failure is bound to ensue. Methods are based on acquiring a clear understanding of what is involved in tracking, what the dog's scent capabilities really are, and what conditions can affect the dog's tracking ability, and how. From this background, handlers can choose from a variety of methods to train their dog to track.

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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TRAINING AND WORKING THE TRAILING DOG by John Lutenberg & Linda Porter Item: DGT229 A guideline for training and maintenance of the trailing dog. A combination of personal training experience, working knowledge of trailing dogs and training methods and tips from around the nation which have proven to be sound and reliable. Ships the next business day. A guideline for training and maintenance of the trailing dog. Much of the book consists of basic training methods for new and experienced handlers so they fully understand the process of selecting, training and working a trailing dog. It also contains tips on how to avoid potential problems or correct existing ones. The book is a combination of personal training experience, working knowledge of trailing dogs and training methods and tips from around the nation which have proven to be sound and reliable. Price: $26.00

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ADVANCED SCHUTZHUND by Karen Duet & Ivan Balabanov Item: DGT217 A problem-solving approach to Level III work that will help competitors bring their dogs to the highest level. Deals with tracking, obedience and protection individually, offers step-by-step solutions and operant conditioning techniques. Ships the next business day. Problem-solving approach to Level III work that will help competitors bring their dogs to the highest level. Tracking, obedience and protection are dealt with individually, analyzing specific problems that crop up in each skill and offering step-by-step solutions. Uses operant conditioning techniques that steer clear of compulsion methods and build confidence, courage and problem-solving ability. Price: $24.95

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MANSTOPPER: TRAINING A CANINE GUARDIAN by Joel McMains Item: DGT203 An exciting look at how a canine becomes a manstopper, and a guide to selecting a breed and personality to suit your needs in a canine guardian. Ships the next business day. Price: $24.95 If you've ever thought about training your dog for protection work, or simply if the power and grace of a canine guardian fascinates you, this book will lead you through the process, emphasizing safe handling practices every step of the way. The author is a former police officer & a professional trainer, and he takes you inside the mind of trainer, agitator, and dog, offering an exciting, compelling look at how a canine becomes a manstopper. Training methods are humane, also includes a guide to selecting a breed and personality to suit you and your needs