Whether you are interested in working dogs for a hobby, on the ranch, or for serious trial competition, Stockdog Savvy will be an invaluable aid. Beginning with chapters on herding dog characteristics, instinct, and choosing a herding dog, the Taylors explain how to prepare your puppy and do basic foundation training. The book progresses to starting the dog on stock and developing a useful working dog and ends with advanced lessons and preparing for the various types of competition.
HERDING DOGS * HERDING DOG BREEDS * STOCK DOG TRAINING
*Â Â All breeds of herding dogs.
*Â Â All types of stock work.
*Â Â Profiles of key herding personalities.
*  Complete training to work sheep, cattle, goats, ducks and other livestock.
*Â Â Problem solving tips in every training chapter.
*Â Â Practical advice on the working ranch dog.
*Â Â Boundary training, handling large flocks.
*Â Â Profiles of more than 60 herding dog breeds.
Trade paperback, 6 x 9, 310 pages, over 100 b & w photos, glossary
*Â Â All breeds of herding dogs.
*Â Â All types of stock work.
*Â Â Profiles of key herding personalities.
*  Complete training to work sheep, cattle, goats, ducks and other livestock.
*Â Â Problem solving tips in every training chapter.
*Â Â Practical advice on the working ranch dog.
*Â Â Boundary training, handling large flocks.
*Â Â Profiles of more than 60 herding dog breeds.
Trade paperback, 6 x 9, 310 pages, over 100 b & w photos, glossary
