The Abney Method to Owning a Dog by Don Abney (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Abney Method to Owning a Dog by Don Abney Inside you will find that I have tried to create a guide for the general dog owner. It is not intended to create a show dog or an award-winning dog, but to give you the groundwork, if that is your desire. This book is intended to help in choosing your dog, understanding your dog, training your dog in basic obedience, and accomplishing some of the general skills that are needed to be a successful dog owner. Dogs are living, loving creatures that make every effort to understand humans and try to please us by fitting into our pack. If you want the bond often seen with some other dog owners, you have to make an effort to understand the dog. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Inside you will find that I have tried to create a guide for the general dog owner. It is not intended to create a show dog or an award-winning dog, but to give you the groundwork, if that is your desire. This book is intended to help in choosing your dog, understanding your dog, training your dog in basic obedience, and accomplishing some of the general skills that are needed to be a successful dog owner. Dogs are living, loving creatures that make every effort to understand humans and try to please us by fitting into our pack. If you want the bond often seen with some other dog owners, you have to make an effort to understand the dog. Author Biography About Don Abney Born in Louisiana, Don recalls that his first dog was a wild dog that was caught in the swamps of Louisiana by his father on a hunting trip. The dog was named Skippy because of a slight limp he had when he was captured. After watching the dog being handled by his father, Don was taught how to handle the dog and teach it to do certain tricks. This was the very beginning of his dog-training career. As he grew older, the dog training was left behind for other interests and pursuits, but it was never abandoned. After serving in the military, he went on to pursue a career in electronics with the telephone company, and then a career in law enforcement. During these years, he would help others with the problems they were encountering with their dogs, and present instructions to on how to correct whatever problem they had encountered. The decision was made to offer his services to the public and thus began ABCANTRA (Abneys Canine Training) which continues in operation today. An Internet Web site, , was designed to offer free information and help for dog owners. Listed below are some of the accomplishments Don has attained: -Master Trainer certification in obedience, tracking (human and game), search and rescue, detector dogs, and behavior modification since 1980. -Court-certified expert in the field of canine training and tracking, through the Criminal District Courts of New Orleans, Louisiana. - December 10, 1998, by Judge Julian Parker. -United Kennel Club (UKC) Junior Showmanship Judge. -United Kennel Club (UKC) all-breed Conformation Judge. -American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen evaluator. -Licensed by the Drug Enforcement Agency, as a researcher in the field of canine training. -Studies in dog psychology, animal behavior, breeding and genetics, canine nutrition, and health care. -Experienced in handling dangerous, vicious, and nuisance animals. -Founding member and trainer of Louisiana Search and Rescue Dogs, Inc. 1989-1996. -Retired reserve lieutenant, St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office-Search and Rescue Division. -Author of The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, a book on the history, breeding, and care of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog. -Owner, handler, and trainer of "Ladyhawke," the first registered Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog to be certified in search and rescue, and narcotics detection to be commissioned by law enforcement. -Recipient of the "Service Champion Award" for outstanding work in community service, presented by the National Association of Louisiana Catahoulas. -Awarded "Excellence in Training" by Sigma Chemical Corporation. -Author of the Canine Tracking Guide, a book on how to train a dog to follow a track. -Certified breeder of registered Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dogs since 1985. (N.A.L.C.) -President of the American Catahoula Association - 1998-2004. -President of the Catahoula Owner, Breeder, and Research Association (COBRA), a United Kennel Club single-breed organization. -President of the Great Southern Kennel Club, a multi-breed United Kennel Club organization). Details ISBN1434390314 Short Title ABNEY METHOD TO OWNING A DOG Pages 280 Language English ISBN-10 1434390314 ISBN-13 9781434390318 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Author Don Abney Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication Bloomington Imprint AuthorHouse AU Release Date 2008-08-08 NZ Release Date 2008-08-08 US Release Date 2008-08-08 UK Release Date 2008-08-08 Publisher AuthorHouse Publication Date 2008-08-08 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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