Category: Grooming and Showing

Grooming I Showing

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by T F H Publications; Hardcover; 1988

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by; Isabelle Francais, Richard Davis; 1988; paperback

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by; Sam Kohl; Spiral Bound; 2002

NEW EDITION, UPDATED AND EXPANDED!! Step-by-step illustrated instructions for bathing, trimming, scissoring and grooming the breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. This revised edition includes 25 new breeds. Each breed has a drawing of the dog with numbered points to match the instructions. Necessary equipment is listed, and differences between pet and show grooms are noted. Spiral format makes the book easy to use on the table. Black & white drawings, some charts.

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by; Dorothy Walin; Hardcover; 1986

One of our best all around grooming books, includes the business aspect, as well as directions for grooming specific breeds.

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By; Madeline Bright Ogle, Madeline B. Ogle (Introduction)

ISBN: 1878795252

Since first published in 1989, and then again in a revised and updated 1997 edition, From Problems to Profits - The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses (1997) continues to be the world's best selling grooming business book. It's not a how-to book for the art of grooming, but instead, the most complete how-to book for starting and managing a new grooming business or expanding an existing one. Every managerial topic in grooming is covered from personnel, client relations, safety and supervision, marketing and advertising, bookkeeping, financial planning. Better yet over 100 illustrations provide you with dozens of business form layouts for your personal use. From Problems to Profits is more than a story about the author, Madeline B. Ogle, PhD. Instead she offers you the knowledge and tools she used to build one of the largest and most respected grooming businesses in the world. Now anyone can establish a more stable, profitable grooming business and! grow it as large as they desire, from a stable, busy year round one person business to a major pet care center. The definitive grooming business book that you will use for as long as you own your business. In fact, The Madson Management System has been proven to build the net worth of grooming businesses, and thereby allowing their owners more comfortable retirements when they sell their businesses. The art of grooming is important to every grooming business, but it is grooming management that creates stable, profitable grooming businesses that operate with far fewer problems. Managing a grooming business doesn't have to be stressful, but instead one of the joys of your life forever.

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by; Paula Kephart; Paperback; 2000 

A great-looking, healthy coat begins with good nutrition, plenty of exercise, and good grooming habits. Here is the expert advice you'll need to give your dog a beautiful, silky coat, including how to make sure he's eating a healthful diet. Tried and true techniques for grooming, bathing and brushing, including some general information on grooming equipment. Also provides recommendations for preventing and treating mild skin irritations, excessive shedding, fleas, and skin allergies with natural and herbal remedies.

Illustrated Guide to Sheltie Grooming

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3-5 Weeks

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by; Barb Ross; Hardcover; 1993

Sheltie grooming from head to toe with step by step illustrations! Useful for collie owners, too! How to develop correct earset on your puppies: gluing, bracing, weighting; ear trimming; selecting the right equipment for every grooming need; trim all types of heads; do perfect toenail grooming every time; remove mats so they don't even show; trim minor leg and body faults to make the dog appear correct; condition your Sheltie's coat the way the professionals do it; how to put last minute touches into your show grooming. A great workbook to keep in your grooming area or in the tack box! 

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by; Joanna Thompson; Paperback; 2000

What every pet owner must know about dog grooming. Designed to guide the owner and answer the most frequently asked questions about the dog grooming process. You will learn how to find a good, safe groomer and what to ask for to get what you want. You will understand what you are paying for and why. You will save money by knowing exactly what you really need to take care of your dog at home. Written by a groomer with 27 years experience in the industry.

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 Chris C. Pinney; 1990; Paperback

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 by; Ben and Pearle Stone; 1991; Hardcover

Complete instructions for grooming all AKC breeds, classified in variety groups by coat type. Grooming instructions spotlight essential implements and supplies and techniques and basic fundamentals, as well as advice on starting and running a business.

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by Cheryl S. Smith; Paperback; 2001

Showing your dog can be great fun! You know your dog has what it takes to be a champion, but how do you get started? Here is everything you need to know about the rewarding world of the dog show circuit. This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, and develop the skills for successful showing. In the end, both you and your dog will be ready to succeed in the show ring. Includes tips from professional handlers and trainers; in-depth descriptions of the AKC, UKC, CKC, and FCI; How to discover the right event for you and your dog; teaching techniques and ring preparation secrets, and much more.

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by; Kennelwood; Paperback; 1989

Now that you have that purebred puppy, it sounds like fun to try to show him yourself! Here's a concise guide to dog shows, including how to train yourself and the puppy to do it right. Easy to understand, an excellent book for beginners.

by Karen Pryor; 2002; Paperback

The first book to present the techniques and benefits of clicker training for the show ring in full-color photographs and lively readable chapters, Click To Win! combines Karen Pryor's popular columns from the AKC Gazette with never-before-published articles for experienced and beginning handlers alike. Now, with the insight and advice of the world's leading clicker trainer, you can train your dog to:

* extend its gait in the ring
* stand with confidence on the judging table
* gait on a loose leash
* self-stack perfectly
* look alert and calm while the judge reviews the rest of the class; and
* teach puppies just weeks old basic manners and skills.

All without punishment or force!

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by; Bonnie Norris & Scott Whitten; Spiral; 2002

A training log for the performance dog! For competitors in agility, obedience, dance, rally obedience, field or tracking. For the trainer who lacks discipline this is a tool to get you on a regular training schedule and keep you on it. For the trainer who is detailed the book logs all your work and gives you a direction for future action. Front and back covers are laminated for protection from the weather. Section 1 (How to Use the Book) 55 pages. Actual training log pages not numbered.

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by; Anne M. Hier; Hardcover; 1999

Comprehensive overview of the history and development of the sport of showing dogs and the principles of judging. Selected British and American articles from the past 159 years, extensive annotations, more than 375 illustrations, a bibliography and a complete index make this an essential book for anyone with a passion for purebred dogs, dog shows and judging. Includes 30 biographies and details on the development of dozens of breeds.

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 by; Lynn Hall; Hardcover; 1994

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 Alvin Grossman; 1997; Paperback;

Grossman had long felt that lack of a good information program was severely hindering the dog game. Looking back on his own thirty plus years in the fancy he wondered how he had made it from a struggling novice to journeyman exhibitor to blase top-winning Specials owner to the exalted ranks of dog show judging. In an effort to impart some of the knowledge he has gained he has written this book. The Dog Writer's Association nominated this book for Best Book of the Year in its category.

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by Peter Green & Mario Migliorini; Paperback; 2002

Techniques of handling your own show dog from two expert handlers. New Secrets 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. You will learn 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 and publicizing your dog. Peter Green is one of the foremost professional handlers in America today, with four Best of Show wins at Westminster and a host of other prestigious accomplishments to his credit. Mario Migliorini has been a successful breeder, trainer, and handler on two continents. 

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by; Meredith John & Carole Richards; Paperback; 2001

Want to enter the world of dog shows and don't know how to begin? Learn the basics for showing your dog successfully: how to train your puppy to be a show dog, how to handle your own dog in the show ring, how dog shows are judged, how to enter dog shows, how to read premium lists, how to read judging programs, how to count championship points, and how to have FUN showing your dog. Over 250 photos and figures, will take you from your puppy's earliest training to his first show and on to earning his championship.

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 by; D.Caroline Coile; Paperback; 1997

Dog shows are phenomenally popular, immensely competitive, and often perplexing for beginners. Show Me offers easy-to-follow tips and words of wisdom for those new to this challenging sport. Author D. Caroline Coile is quick to point out that the average pet pooch (although lovely in your eyes) will not make it in professional competitions. Most show dogs are bred for this very purpose, and the book includes practical advice for selecting and raising your top dog.

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by; Dog & Handler; Spiral; 1997

Keep track of all your show records in this handy, spiral-bound book with rip-proof plastic cover. Includes a bound-in plastic pouch to held ribbons, AKC rule book, etc., and plenty of room to record show names, judges, handler or judges' comments, class placements, points earned, etc. Great for the novice or experienced handler!

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 by Robert J. Berndt; Hardcover; 2001

Here is an in-depth work for anyone considering becoming a dog show judge, or current judges who would like to enhance their skills. The author covers everything from evaluating structure and gait to the nuances of becoming a confident, accurate judge and running an efficient ring. Dr. Berndt has also devised a companion volume, The Handbook of Breed Standard Analysis which gives a brief summary, photograph, and the key points of the Standard for each breed. This guide is designed for ready reference during and in preparation for judging assignments and may be purchased separately.

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by; George G. Alston; 1992; Hardcover
George Alston, an expert dog handler for more than 30 years, teams with author Connie Vanacore on The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets. Combining sports psychology and dog showing, topics include psychocybernetics, the making of a show dog, learning from the competition, and etiquette and sportmanship. The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets is "an essential for every dog exhibitor's bookshelf."

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 by Deborah Wood; Paperback; 2002

At Westminster Kennel Club dog show, looks matter, but canine charisma also counts! Here dogs are valued not only for their ability to retrieve, sit or stay, but also for their toplines and their gaits! Westminster is where amateur owner-breeders compete in the show ring alongside paid, professional handlers, and where in a single moment, somebody's pet can be elevated to international celebrity. Top Dogs chronicles one year of dog shows as competitors plan strategies, stage campaigns, and just plain slug it out for the honor of winning Best in Show at Westminster.

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by Pat Hastings, Erin Ann Rouse (Contributor); Paperback; 2000
Learn the "Tricks of the Trade" from Pat Hastings, popular seminar speaker and producer of the best-selling "Puppy Puzzle" video. From the whelping box to the group ring, at home and on the road, everyone who is involved in the sport of dogs can learn something from this book. If you are a breeder or exhibitor of show dogs, "Tricks of the Trade" will be a valuable resource for years to come.

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