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Code: MPB1721
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More from this collection: Smartwork Volume II: Secrets of the Pros; Smart Fetch Book; The Complete Smartworks by Evan Graham: Volumes I & II plus SmartFetch
Smartwork Volume I: Basics and Transition by Evan Graham features detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for retriever training, ranging from puppies through basics and early-to-mid transition. Illustrated by the author, this unique training text is designed for your use: It is spiral bound so you can leave it open to the section or diagram you are working on without breaking down the binding. Laminated covers help to protect it from the elements. There are "Notes" pages with each diagram to help you track your dog's progress. Also included is a comprehensive glossary to get acquainted with the language of dog training.
Reviewed and Endorsed by The Retriever Journal :
... an informative book with a nifty design ... Smartwork is filled with the kind of information you'd expect from a retired professional dog trainer ... laying down a good philosophy that usually gets glossed over in some books, but something that Evan puts first and foremost in his.
Jake Smith
Managing Editor
Features include:
Spiral-bound with laminated covers
Comprehensive glossary of terms
Notes pages with each diagram
Black-and-white illustrations
188 pages
Chapters:
Fundamental Training Principles
Correct Principles of Application
Starter Program for Puppies
Basics: An Overview with Flow Chart for Development
Obedience (Formalizing)
Force Fetch
Pile Work
Handling / 3-Handed Casting
Establishing the Mechanics of Tee Work
"Teaching" Triples, and Extending Patterns
3rd Compound Stage
Double Tee
Extended Pattern Distances
Diversion Marks
4th Compound Stage
Water Tee / Swim By
Multiple Marks
Cold Blind Transition -- Land
Cold Blind Transition -- Water
Critical Elements of Marking, Diversion Pressure
Water Marks
Diversion Pressure
Glossary of Terms
Index
About the Author
Training articles by Evan Graham.
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