Stockdog Savvy
Stockdog Savvy by Ty Taylor, published by DOGWISE in 2010, is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in working dogs, whether for hobby, ranch use, or serious trial competition. This edition spans 310 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into herding dog characteristics, instinct, and the selection process for a suitable herding dog. The book provides a structured approach to preparing puppies and foundational training, progressing to advanced lessons for developing a useful working dog.
Readers will find detailed instructions on selecting, caring for, and training a working stock dog, as well as techniques for teaching dogs to work with various types of livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats. The book also covers essential topics such as choosing the right breed of livestock and proper handling techniques. With a focus on practical training methods and an understanding of over 60 different herding breeds, Stockdog Savvy serves as a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their skills in training and working with stockdogs.
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Whether you are interested in working dogs for a hobby, on the ranch, or for serious trial competition, Stockdog Savvy will be an invaluable aid. Beginning with chapters on herding dog characteristics, instinct, and choosing a herding dog, the Taylors explain how to prepare your puppy and do basic foundation training. The book progresses to starting the dog on stock and developing a useful working dog and ends with advanced lessons and preparing for the various types of competition. If you want to learn about working stockdogs, this is the book for you! Learn how to:
-Select, care for and train a working stock dog.
-Teach your dog to work cattle, sheep, goats, foul or exotic livestock.
-Choose the right type or breed of livestock, care for and handle them correctly.
-Train a dog for work on a ranch, the open range, or in the trial pen.
-Recognize more than 60 different herding breeds and much, much more.
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