Teaching The Rules Of The Hunt

We don’t teach dogs how to herd. They already know how! Instead, we teach them the rules of the hunt.That is the premise of this easy to follow book which takes you through the step by step process of facilitating the training of a herding dog. Trainer Dawna Sims, well known in the herding world as a top trainer and handler, shares her knowledge and expertise and explains a phased approach to herding training that works with every breed. From introducing your dog to stock to teaching commands to handling common issues, this must read book will help you understand the dynamics of herding and become a better partner for your dog. Teaching the Rules of the Hunt includes:

Terminology of herding

How to introduce your dog to stock

How to effectively communicate with your dog

Phased approach to herding training

What to work on in each phase of training

Practice exercises you can use off of stock

Common issues and what you can do to correct them

Plus much more!

Book sold as single copy of Teaching The Rules of the Hunt or bundled with Stockdog Savvy.