New Secrets of Successful Show Dog Handling

New Secrets of Successful Show Dog Handling is the definitive book on the sport of exhibiting purebred dogs. From early training to ring strategy and promoting a special dog, this comprehensive, illustrated guide reveals the actual practices, procedures and etiquette involved in showing.

• What dog shows are all about • Early show training • Setting up your dog • Baiting • Ring procedures • Conditioning • Presentation and ring strategy • Tricks of the trade • The secret formula for success • Publicizing your dog.

Gems From The Book: *Handling is the art of making dogs look their absolute best! *Handlers must convey a positive attitude: Those who doubt their ability to win are rarely mistaken. *A person who has never failed has failed to extend himself. *Subtlety can mean the difference between superior and merely adequate handling.