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Brush Education Inc The German Shepherd Dog: A Historical View of the Breed's Development, Prime, and Deterioration
The German Shepherd is the most famous dog breed in the world, renowned for its loyalty, devotion and adaptability. As a working dog, the German Shepherd has distinguished itself with its even temperament and suitability for a wide range of tasks, especially in police and military work. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take fans of the German Shepherd on a fascinating journey through the breed's history and development, from its origins in the 19th century to its spread around the world as one of the top working dog breeds. They also examine the reasons for the breed's recent decline in popularity as a working dog, with many police agencies now using other breeds. Anyone who owns or works with German Shepherds and wants to improve their knowledge of this incredible breed should read this book.
£25.19
Brush Education Inc The Labrador Retriever: From Hunting Dog to One of the World's Most Versatile Working Dogs
Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most versatile working dogs Anyone who owns or works with Labrador Retrievers knows they are a special breed. Originally bred as a hunting dog in the nineteenth century, the Labrador Retriever is renowned for its intelligence, gentle ways, and adaptability. The same traits that allow the Labrador Retriever to excel as a hunting dog make it a versatile working dog. Its friendly disposition makes it one of the most popular family pets as well. Expert trainers Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take you on a deep dive into the origins and history of the breed before exploring the traits and characteristics that distinguish it. Then, they provide training basics for the Labrador Retriever to get you started, and they examine the wide range of service and detection tasks the dog is ideally suited for. If you work with a Labrador Retriever or want to start working with one, this book offers a valuable guide to the many possibilities this breed offers.
£18.99
Brush Education Inc K9 Schutzhund Training: A Manual for Igp Training Through Positive Reinforcement
£25.19
Brush Education Inc K9 Line-Up Training: A Manual for Suspect Identification and Detection Work
Enhance your K9’s detection capabilities and unlock the power of its nose with scent and odour line-up training. The use of detector dogs to find or identify scents or odours has a long history, and has risen dramatically in recent decades in all different areas of detection, including drugs, explosives, missing persons, and more. But even with this increase, there remains a lack of information about the different ways to train dogs in scent identification and detection, and even less about the many ways that training can go wrong. K9 training experts Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak, and Simon Prins wrote this book so all trainers have access to the knowledge they need to train capable detector dogs. This book introduces both professional and amateur dog handlers to the basics of scent and odour line-up training and their applications in K9 scent identification and detection work. From training schedules to the fascinating history of nose work in policing, this book is designed to be a practical, accessible, and informative resource for K9 officers, professional or volunteer search-and-rescue workers, competitive dog trainers, and enthusiastic hobbyists alike.
£35.55