This is the most complete guide to stockdogs and stockdog training ever written. Covers all herding breeds, all venues, all levels and all types of livestock. Over 300 pages illustrated with diagrams and how-to photographs galore!

 

Contents Include: 

Foreword – by Ernie Hartnagle
Introduction
1 – Herding Dogs
2 – What To Look For In A Herding Dog
3 – Preparing Your Puppy
4 – Laying The Foundation
5 – Getting Started
6 – Introducing A Dog To Stock
7 – Making The Most Of Your Dog’s Talent
8 – Developing A Useful Dog
9 – The Outrun
10 – Driving Skills
11 – Balance And Penning
12 – Working With The Advanced Dog
13 – Boundary Training For Tending Dogs
14 – Basic Stockmanship
15 – Working Large Flocks And Herds
16 – The Ranch Dog
17– Training Animals
18 – Poultry
19 – Sheep
20 – Goats
21 – Cattle
22 – Keeping Livestock
23 – The Trial Dog
24 – Trial Programs
25 – What Judges Look For
26 – Other Elements Of Working Stockdogs
Appendix – 80 Breed Profiles
Index