K9 Scent Training: A Manual for Training Your Identification, Tracking and Detection Dog (K9 Professional Training Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (856 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1550595849 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is another excellent book written by Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak (along Kevin Littlejohn This is another excellent book written by Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak (along with K9 Behavior Basics, K9 Schutzhund Training, and K9 Personal Protection) and is written in simple, easy to understand language. It's a must read for anyone into (or considering going into) tracking and Schutzhund. Highly recommended.. "Two Stars" according to Allison. Really doesn't cover what they describe it does. Mostly applies to search and rescue.
You’ll learn how to start scent training for young dogs using simple exercises before building up to more complex training. Scent training involves high-stakes work, and in the case of a search for a missing person, the right training for your K9 can mean the difference between life and death. Beginning with the science behind odors and how dogs perceive them, Resi and Ruud show you how to harness that knowledge to eliminate training problems and maximize your dog’s potential. Finally, using techniques they’ve perfected over decades, Resi and Ruud share their specialized, step-by-step programs for advanced scent identification training and tracking. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy.. Whe
All dogs live in a world of scent, and therefore every dog owner can benefit from this book. (The Bark)This is by far one of the best scent books for dogs that I have reviewed. Provides beginners and pros alike with a handy guide to what you need to know about this fascinating activity. (Susan Bulanda)
They serve as training directors and international judges for the International Red Cross Federation, the United Nations, the International Rescue Dog Organization and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak are world-renowned specialists in the field of dog work and the aut