Herding Dogs: Selecting and Training the Working Farm Dog

by Christine Hartnagle Renna

In addition to introducing readers to the various breeds and strains of herding dogs in the world, Herding Dogs discusses the working styles, instinct tests, trials and training for all working farm dogs. From the basic skills of stockdog training to the types of herding styles to the commands used to direct dogs at work, this useful handbook also advise newcomers on how to select the right puppy for a working ranch or hobby farm situation, how to train and acclimate the pup, solving common behavioral problems, feeding working dogs, basic first aid and more.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Natasha Chilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great introduction to Herding Dogs! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I do wish it touched more on HOW to train a herding dog and how to get into the sport and such but I still really enjoyed this book! I especially love that she talked about the importance of muzzle training! I've read many dog training books and this is the first one to actually touch on it! Excellent read!

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a bit disappointed in this one. I waited a long time before I was able to afford to purchase it, then I waited even longer to have the time to read it. It's a quick and easy read, half of which is spent detailing the herding breeds (and in some cases types, as I hardly believe an ACD-Border Collie or ACD-Aussie cross to be a legitimate "breed" called a "Texas Heeler" buy us Texans. If that's the case, then I have one. What it really is is a cross, a mixed breed.)

This book is just a brief overview of herding, rather than the step-by-step "how to" I'd hoped it to be. Still, the photos are beautiful and the wisdom it does offer is sound.

[Kirsten Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because I'm buying a herding dog with the intent of doing herding trials with it. That being the premise, it was helpful, it was well rounded, and there were lots of fun pictures. However, I couldn't imagine it as pleasure reading without such a motivation.

[CFAITC]

Readers learn everything from selecting the perfect herding-breed puppy to specific advice about training, health, and day-to-day care.