The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog (Absolute Beginner's Guide Series)

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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog (Absolute Beginner's Guide Series)
Cheryl S. Smith
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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ASIN: 0761533591
Release Date: 2001-06-07

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The Blue-Ribbon source for showing your dog.
Showing your dog can be great fun! You know your dog has what it takes to be a champion, but how do you get started? Inside is everything you need to know about the rewarding world of the dog show circuit.
This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, and develop the skills for successful showing. In the end, both you and your dog will be ready to succeed in the show ring!
"A comprehensive how-to manual that encompasses every level of experience." — Corky Vroom, president, Professional Handlers' Association
"Masterfully written, offering insight and tips for both aspiring and experienced dog show enthusiasts. By far the most complete book on the market." — Susand Bulanda, senior conformation judge, UKC
"Demystifies the sport of dogs without erasing the wondrous mystique of the art, and mentors the novice through the world of dog shows." — Lilian S. Barber, exhibitor, breeder, and AKC judge
"If you've ever wondered about dog shows, shown a dog, or wanted to try it, this book is tailor-made for you." — Darlene Arden, author, The Irrepressible Toy Dog

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Absolute Beginner's Gde to Showing Your Dog.......2007-07-23

Excellent for the beginner to know what to do, how to do it, how to dress in the show ring.

Awesome!.......2007-04-25

I love this book. I have been showing dogs for the past 2 years and am still learning. This book was very informative! I have learned more in this book than in 2 years of winging it! Buy this book you will not be dissapointed!~

The Absolute to have for a starter.......2007-02-19

To start to show your dog this book should be your first reading. It was recommended to me by an AKC showdog breeder/handler.(Without this book I would have a hard time to understand the point system) Covers all the aspects of showing a dog from anatomy to the paperwork in an easy to read, and entertaining format. The "Tips from a Pro" is priceless.
I strongly recommend to anybody how is thinking to show their dog, or just to be familiar with dogshows and what handlers are doing in the ring and why.

Great Beginner's Book.......2006-11-04

Easy to read, concise instructions, great for a novice/junior who wishes to begin showing pets in any areana. Would recommend this for any person who is contemplating showing dogs.

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog.......2006-07-14

This book was informative and very helpful for my first match last week. It was easy to read and understand for a person who is new to dog showing.

The Simple Guide to Showing Your Dog (Simple Guide to...)

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The Simple Guide to Showing Your Dog (Simple Guide to...)
Richard G. Beauchamp
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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The Simple Guide to Showing Your Dog.......2007-07-23

Excellent way for beginners to know how to dress, what to do and learn the best way to start showing your dog.

Great for the beginner.......2007-03-21

This is a good book for the novice dog person. it will really help you understand how a dog show works. it does not discuss training which is what i was hoping for when i bought it. it is still a great book to own.

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Showing Your Dog (Positive-Training)
Juliette Cunliffe , Ann Hearn , and Robert Pollet
Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books
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Here's your passport to the world of showing dogs! Showing Your Dog is an international "how-to" book introducing dog lovers to conformation shows on every continent. Written by three world-acclaimed authorities, judges and handlers, this remarkable new book provides not only their collective insight into the sport of showing dogs but also a step-by-step guide to becoming involved and succeeding in dog shows. Fanciers couldn't ask for three more qualified mentors: Juliette Cunliffe: British dog show judge and author of many canine books, is joined by American Kennel Club judge and breeder Ann Hearn and Belgian canine specialist Dr. Robert Pollet, a renowned international judge.

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Amazing!.......2005-04-26

I expected this book to be dull and excrutiatingly slow moving but instead I found that it was an amazingly complex book but not in the slightest way dreary. It gives plenty of information not only for the novice dog handlers and trainers, but also for the Championship.

Awesome.......2005-04-22

This book is definetly not as boring as it sounds! It is really a jolly good book! It is great for training your dog and gives lots of info too.

Great book!.......2005-04-13

This book was awesome! It helped me to train my stubborn pugs. It also got me interested in dog shows. It gives lots of information!

Canine Adventures: Fun Things to Do With Your Dog

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Great fun for you and your dog.

Canine Adventures: Fun Things to Do With Your Dog
Cynthia D. Miller
Manufacturer: Animalia Pub Co
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ASIN: 0964941309

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Great fun for you and your dog........1999-01-06

Ms Miller's second book, Canine Adventures, is just about guaranteed to get you involved in at least one or two fun activities with your dog, either formal or informal. What better way to have a great time with your pet than participating in some of these 'adventures.' Part I helps you choose those pursuits that may be best suited to the personalities of you and your dog along with providing 'how to' information on canine conditioning, maintenance, and training. One of my favorites, Chapter 6, covers safely enjoying the great outdoors with your pet.

Part II, Quick Peeks, gives overviews of 34 potential activities and sports for you and your dog. Each includes an excellent rating system designed to assist you in your decision making: the level of commitment and training needed to participate; physical fitness; time and money investments. A list of books and resources is also included when more in depth information and/or equipment is required.

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The "other" Martha.......2007-03-16

I am one of those fortunate people who trained with [and under] Martha back in the 60's and 70's.She was an excellent trainer of all 3 retriever breeds. Best on Chessies and tough dogs..a little too strong on some of the more easy Goldens and Labs..she ran her own poodle in water trials as well. I met her several times in the show ring and on one of the occasions when I managed to beat her..her comment was "good girl, you did that one right!"

The book is really a complete training manual for any breed for as well as the primary areas of Field, Show and Obedience training [and she did all three and did them well] because it also covers many other aspects not covered in other Sporting dog manuals. Picking a puppy, health concerns, problems in all breeds and how to solve them..this has got to rate as one of the all time best dog training books ever written.If you gotta a dog..you need this book, even if your dog just needs some basic training in order to be as good as he/she can be.

As a longtime golden breeder who showed in all three fields I would give it a thumbs up.It's a classic and a keeper!

Sadly, Martha died of cancer in the late 70's or early 80's but those of us who knew her will never forget that tough ol' gal who loved a challenge and willingly shared her knowledge with the newbies and doggie nuts who came after her.

Handling Your Dog for Show, Obedience and Field Trials.......2003-01-11

Martha Thorne was an acknowledged expert in all three of the fields about which she wrote. This wonderful book should be on the shelf of every person who loves, breeds, trains and is owned by dogs. It's well worth the price!

Very Helpful.......2002-06-03

Although I have been involved with show dogs, one way or another, for many years, I still found this book incredibly helpful. The authoress has wonderful tips for dog show people from rank beginners to the more advanced. I used her tips to help with both my new Papillon show puppy (she even shows a Papillon in the book!), and my finished Champion Papillon special along with a lovely Terv special I'm exhibiting. I am working in obedience as well as breed and was able to apply her chapters in obedience as well. A friend borrowed the book for tips from her gundog training sections and reports they helped him overcome some problems with his Golden and Springer (both of whom he also shows in breed and obedience so he liked those chapters as well). Although some things have changed over the years (e.g. the working and herding groups have been split; entry fees have increased; more people show on a "contact" versus a very loose lead in breed, etc...), if one goes to the shows and applies the modern style to her described techniques, it is, overall, the most helpful book on showing I've found. I wish she'd write one on agility, herding and tracking (my other "doggy sports"). I'd buy that as well!

Indespensible for the beginning dog fancier.......1997-12-04

This wonderful book is an excellent resource for the beginning dog fancier who wishes to do it all with their dog. Full of humor, great tips, and excellent reading, this book will entertain even the seasoned professional. A must have for a complete library.

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How to Trim, Groom and Show Your Dog
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ASIN: 0876055633

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This book is one in a set of small gift hard cover books in the Moments Together series that present 30 days of devotionals for married couples to read together. The focus of these selections is on a couple's walk with the Lord, both as individuals and as a couple. Consistently coming together to read a devotional and to pray together will help couples to measure the daily decisions they make against the teachings of Scripture and will encourage them to let the Holy Spirit lead them into God's purposes for their lives.

Closer to God: A Book of Prayers (Itty Bitty Books)

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Closer to God: A Book of Prayers (Itty Bitty Books)
Janet Thoma
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A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer: Stories and Reflections That Bring You Closer to God (A Cup of Comfort)

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A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer: Stories and Reflections That Bring You Closer to God (A Cup of Comfort)
James Stuart Bell , and Susan B. Townsend
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When life throws us curve balls, prayer is often our greatest consolation. In A Cup of Comfort Book of Prayer, ordinary people just like you share the prayers that have brought them closest to God. From Psalm 23 and the Sermon on the Mount to the inspiring words of Anne Bradstreet and St. Francis of Assisi, these are the prayers that people turn to when they most need God's help, people such as:

Paula, who finds confidence in the Breton's Fisherman Prayer when she feels overwhelmed by her role as single mom
Susan, whose chance encounter in a customer service line allows her to share the grace of An Old Irish Blessing with a heartbroken stranger
Clement, who during Operation Desert Storm shared the hope of John Cosin's Lord, Be Thou a Light to My Eyes with a war-torn Kuwaiti family

In this blessed little volume, bestselling authors James Stuart Bell and Susan B. Townsend have collected fifty heartwarming stories of the power of prayer in our lives-a power upon which you can draw to strengthen your resolve, lift your spirits, and sustain your faith, through good times and bad.

James Stuart Bell is the coauthor of Christian Miracles, A Cup of Comfort for Christians, A Cup of Comfort Devotional, among many others. He was for many years the editorial director of Moody Press.

Susan B. Townsend, author of A Bouquet for Mom, is a writer and stay-at-home mother. She lives on a farm in southeastern Virginia with her husband, five children, and a menagerie of animals. Her work has appeared in A Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters and A Cup of Comfort for Teachers.

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This anthology encompasses a rich legacy of gardening lore left to us by one of the great gardeners of the century and certainly one of the most influential. Gertrude Jekylls's own black and white photographs and drawings also watercolours and paintings by contemporary artists.

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A Woman of the Garden of Lasting Wisdom.......2005-04-26

Perhaps it is due in part to that time of year when most of us turn to the exhilarating pleasures of watching Spring waken the dormant lawns and flowerbeds, the pots and trees that have survived the coffin of winter. Or perhaps it is the nostalgia of noting a friendly blossom from a wastrel seed from last summer's plant. Or perhaps it is that special time of day when, garden tended, we relax after our labors and read of the history of the smells and sights we've unblanketed. Whatever the reason, returning to the timeless writings of Gertrude Jekyll and the inimitable manner in which she shared her passion and love for her garden is renewing and rewarding.

In this beautiful book compiled by Cherry Lewis are photographs and numerous paintings that provided the atmosphere of an illuminated manuscript to the wise, warm, thoughtful and enormously timeless instruction for the gardener. Her writings are composed like conversations about old friends, and on reading we just happen to feel like one of them. Jekyll lived from 1843 to 1932 and never stopped discussing the care and management of the gardens she grew and those she designed. And her advice is superior to the many wordy, current 'how to' books on gardening because that advice comes not only from a botanist but also a naturalist.

This lavishly illustrated book contains some lovely old painting reproductions in super color and on quality paper. Appearing like a Valentine yet containing solid sage advice on horticulture, this book is a treasure house of information and reveries. And perhaps that is why it surfaces so comfortably during Spring to linger on the coffee table year round. A Gift. Grady Harp, April 05

The Making of a Garden: Gertrude Jekyll, an Anthology of Her Writings Illustrated With Her Own Photographs and Drawings, and Watercolours by Contemporary Artists

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The Making of a Garden: Gertrude Jekyll, an Anthology of Her Writings Illustrated With Her Own Photographs and Drawings, and Watercolours by Contemporary Artists
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The making of a garden: An anthology of her writings, illustrated with her own photographs and drawings, and watercolours by contemporary artists

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The making of a garden: An anthology of her writings, illustrated with her own photographs and drawings, and watercolours by contemporary artists
Gertrude Jekyll
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At the beginning of Mesopotamias Early Dynastic period, the political landscape was dominated by temple administrators, but by the end of the period, rulers whose titles we translate as "king" assumed control. This book argues that the ritual process of mourning, burying, and venerating dead elites contributed to this change. Part one introduces the rationale for seeing rituals as a means of giving material form to ideology and, hence, structuring overall power relations. Part two presents archaeological and textual evidence for the death rituals. Part three interprets symbolic objects found in the Royal Cemetery of Ur, showing they reflect ideological doctrines promoting the office of kingship. This book will be particularly useful for scholars of Mesopotamian archaeology and history.

Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria (Studies in the History of the Ancient Near East, V. 8)

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Magic and Divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria (Studies in the History of the Ancient Near East, V. 8)
Ann Jeffers
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Beginning with Deut. 18:9ff and its condemnation of magicians and diviners, this book explores the window that this text gives us into magic and divination in Ancient Palestine and Syria. Investigating the wealth of language combined with the archaeological and historical evidence, it seeks to place the influence of these factors in the emerging Israelite religion. An integral part of Ancient Near Eastern cosmology and culture, magic and divination are never completely eradicated despite the ideological warfare led by the Old Testament writers. The first part examines the function of various magicians and diviners. This is followed by a chapter on dreams and visions. The third chapter looks at the techniques and devices used by the oracular practitioners. Other subjects covered include magic in warfare, in the treatment of diseases, and blessing and cursing.

Magic and Divination in the Ancient World (Ancient Magic and Divination)

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Magic and Divination in the Ancient World (Ancient Magic and Divination)

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Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illness in Ancient Mesopotamia (Ancient Magic and Divination) (Ancient Magic and Divination)

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Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illness in Ancient Mesopotamia (Ancient Magic and Divination) (Ancient Magic and Divination)
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This work explores the interaction between magic and medicine in ancient Mesopotamia, as applied specifically to ghosts. Included is a discussion of sin and natural causes in Mesopotamian medicine. Additionally, it transliterates and translates 352 prescriptions designed to cure psychological and physical ailments thought to be caused by ghosts.

Mesopotamian Magic: Textual, Historical, and Interpretative Perspectives (Studies in Ancient Magic and Divination, 1)

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Mesopotamian Magic: Textual, Historical, and Interpretative Perspectives (Studies in Ancient Magic and Divination, 1)
Karel Van Der Toorn , and Tzvi Abusch
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Mesopotamian Witchcraft: Toward a History and Understanding of Babylonian Witchcraft Beliefs and Li Terature (Ancient Magic and Divination)

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Mesopotamian Witchcraft: Toward a History and Understanding of Babylonian Witchcraft Beliefs and Li Terature (Ancient Magic and Divination)
Tzvi Abusch
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Pazuzu: Archaologische Und Philologische Studien Zu Einem Alt-Orientalischen Damon (Ancient Magic and Divination)

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Pazuzu: Archaologische Und Philologische Studien Zu Einem Alt-Orientalischen Damon (Ancient Magic and Divination)
Nils P. Heebel
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Magic and Divination in the Ancient World.(Brief Reviews)(Book Review): An article from: The Journal of the American Oriental Society

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Magic and Divination in the Ancient World.(Brief Reviews)(Book Review): An article from: The Journal of the American Oriental Society
Gary Beckman
Manufacturer: American Oriental Society
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Release Date: 2005-08-01

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This digital document is an article from The Journal of the American Oriental Society, published by American Oriental Society on July 1, 2003. The length of the article is 533 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Magic and Divination in the Ancient World.(Brief Reviews)(Book Review)
Author: Gary Beckman
Publication: The Journal of the American Oriental Society (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: American Oriental Society
Volume: 123 Issue: 3 Page: 706(1)

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