Dog Showing for Beginners (Howell reference books) [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)
Product Description
An astute observer once described the scene at a typical dog show as “organized confusion.” While the action may seem more confusion than organization, the reverse is actually true. It just takes a little while to learn this. Dog Showing for Beginners is the ideal means for the budding exhibitor to grasp the essentials and understand what is unfolding before her or him in this unique recreation. Every chapter has something important to tell the reader. Opening with a candid overview of what to expect from being a part of the sport, Dog Showing for Beginners goes on to help find that first show dog and explain how to get started in showing and hands-on learning. Here are simple explanations of how dog shows are structured and how dogs become champions. Excellent guidance on getting the equipment needed and entering shows is included along with how to approach your first show. This book also helps the reader find a place in dog showing and how to deal with the up and the down sides of the game. From beginning to end, Dog Showing for Beginners is touched with an insider’s sometimes irreverent whimsy; as the author points out, if you’re going to do dog shows, a sense of humor is a definite plus!
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
About the Author
Lynn Hall is the author of numerous books for young people, including Kids and Dog Shows and Careers for Dog Lovers> She has been active in a number of breeds and is deeply involve in dog club activities and educational initiatives for the sport.
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Lynn Hall’s “Dog Showing For Beginners” is fine for explaining the class structure, point system and politics but totally ignores the mechanics of dog showing. Information on the physical training and handling of your dog is not to be found. The book in two words “amusing fluff”.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Showing for Beginners
Informative and helpful for first match. I would’ve liked it to be more in depth but I guess that’s why this one if for beginners.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I’m smart & been brought up right
Anyone who reads the book will recognize that phrase, “You’re smart and been brought up right”. And if have I owe it all to Ms. Hall.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not for a complete beginner
I found this book very interesting, but I have competed in several shows so most of the info wasn’t “new” to me.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book I’ve read in 30 years of showing dogs
I hesitated to look at a book that is entitled “Dog Showing For Beginners” as I have been showing dogs for 30 years.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great to read BEFORE you show
This book is a wonderful 1st step for those who might consider getting into conformation showing. It is basic to all breeds.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful book for anyone involved in showing dogs!
This is a great book for those who want to get involved in showing dogs, and even for those who have been showing for years.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Realistic, but Sometimes Negative Focus on Owner-Handling
This book presents a very realistic view on the subject of owner/handling dogs. It tends to accentuate the negatives; however those negatives are present in the show ring, and a…