The Simple Guide to Showing Your Dog

by Richard G. Beauchamp

A comprehensive, how-to guide that demystifies dog shows and makes showing fun and winning possible. Divided into sections * What is a Dog Show? * The Breeds, The Groups, and their purposes * What makes a great show dog * Getting your dog ready for the ring * Socializing and training your dog for the ring * Traveling with your dog * Show Time - the types of shows and classes * Hitting the big time - the path to the top * Other shows and events - Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Agility, Tracking, Flyball, Rally-O, Therapy work.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Erikamdey · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Simple" my a$$! lol Decent general book, bad title

[Brittnee · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good book for beginners to have an understanding of the sport and how to get started. It'll help lead beginners in the right direction of finding people to teach them hands on of the dog they are showing.