{"product_id":"sheepdog-training-and-trials-nij-vyas-9781847971906","title":"Sheepdog Training and Trials: A Complete Guide for Border Collie Handlers and Enthusiasts","description":"This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the \"square movement,\" and the \"concept of opposites.\" Written by an acknowledged expert, \u003ci\u003eSheep Dog Training and Trials\u003c\/i\u003e discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author's theory of \"passive resistance\" and the \"pressure on-off technique.\" In addition, the author considers ways of optimizing a dog's health, energy, fitness, and peak performance. This fascinating book presents contributions from four world-renowned handlers, including the twice world champion Aled Owen, that examine the factors that have influenced them and made them successful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nij Vyas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1847971903\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781847971906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crowood Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 6.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNij Vyas\u003c\/b\u003e has been a sheepdog trainer and triallist for more than 18 years, and his approach has been characterized by maintaining empathy with the dog and by approaching training from the dog's perspective. Nij is a well-respected handler and judge who has enjoyed many wins at championship level. He qualified two dogs for each of the English National Sheepdog Trials from 2004 to 2009 and has also represented the England Team at international level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nij Vyas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44043963793663,"sku":"9781847971906","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0c226741-9fa0-42f1-8223-78534c7e14cf.jpg?v=1684970126","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sheepdog-training-and-trials-nij-vyas-9781847971906","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}