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
*  All breeds of herding dogs. *  All types of stock work. *  Profiles of key herding personalities. *  Complete training to work sheep, cattle, goats, ducks and other livestock. *  Problem solving tips in every training chapter. *  Practical advice on the working ranch dog. *  Boundary training, handling large flocks. *  Profiles of more than 60 herding dog breeds.
Trade paperback, 6 x 9, 310 pages, over 100 b & w photos, glossary