Cleaning out dog stuff and thought I'd give selling some of it off a try
Ruffwear Webmaster Harness, Large. Got this at a closeout for Savvy didn't realize it was soooooo big. Then Roust came along and I thought it would fit him but it doesn't look like it. I really can't seem to get it to fit well on any of my dogs, I think it's too big for Belgian sized dogs because of their slight, square build. Or maybe I just don't "get" how the design is supposed to fit. It's in great condition because I could never really put it to use!
$37/shipped.
If anyone still has VHS, I have four Leerburg VHS in good condition (but old):
Training the New Helper. Description:
This will train your new helper who needs to learn how to take bites. In the video you will see how to select the right dog for use on the new helper and the equipment that you will need. It covers taking escape bites, driving the dog, improving footwork, taking bites out of the blind, and re-attack work. This video shows in detail the fundamental skills required to be an effective helper.
Training the Competition Tracking Dog:
This tracking dog video was filmed over a 3 year period in Germany & America. It is one of the most comprehensive studies ever done on sport tracking (foot step tracking).
The tracking video has had rave reviews from a number of different dog training magazines, including Front & Finish. The AKC even requested a copy for their Judge’s library.
This video uses all motivational methods to teach a dog to track. While we discuss the difference between motivational tracking and forced tracking, we do not teach any force in this video.
The video begins with the theory of track scent. There is a section on how to select tracking fields for training dogs of different skill levels. We show good and bad tracking fields for beginner dogs and the more advanced dogs and explain why it is so important to select the correct training field to teach your dog to track.
There is an excellent section on how to lay a training track for your dog. In the beginning of foot step tracking the handler lays his own tracks. We show the best ways to remember where you laid your track, this is often not as easy as it would seem.
You will learn how to use food in the beginning of training a foot step tracking dog. This is broken down into a step by step program that anyone can follow. We also explain how to wean the tracking dog off of training tracks with food.
To be competitive in tracking, you need to know when the dog is ready for cross winds, tail winds, and cover changes. Understanding wind currents is a must if you are going to develop a nose to the ground step by step tracking dog. We show you how to make wind currents work for you in developing a sound training program.
Handling a tracking dog is an art form. We cover some of the most important points on line handling and voice control. This one section is going to add handler points to your scores in a trail.
If you compete in one of the dog sports (i.e. Schutzhund or AKC tracking) this is the DVD you need to train your dog.
If you own a puppy and want to train it to become a Search and Rescue dog this is the tracking dvd to start with. Your training can begin at 8 weeks of age and never has to quit. I always recommend foot step tracking for the for the first 10 to 12 months before it's switched to tracking through drive.
Problem Solving in Tracking:
This video is designed to follow Training a Competition Tracking Dog. This is a handling video that shows competitors common mistakes that everyone makes in handling a tracking dog. This is not a police video.
Companion Dog "B":
In 1992 the rules of Schutzhund were amended to make it mandatory for all dogs to pass a Companion Dog B exam before competing in a Schutzhund I trial.
This video is designed to show the handler exactly what the judge expects from the dog and the handler for a Companion Dog "B". We include video of an actual "B" exam along with computer generated diagrams to make it simpler to understand exactly what is expected from the handler.
Karen Rude from Rude Dog U contributed to this video.
** The rules in this video are NOT up to date. It would be impractical to produce a new video each time the rules change. If you want the current rules, then you need to get a rule book from Shutzhund USA. The methods used in this video still apply even though the rules are not updated.
$12/each, 2 for $22 or all 4 for $40 shipped.
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Some books...a couple of special interest to those with puppies
A Dog Who Is Always Welcome by Lorie Long. This is a new-ish book but one of my muddy dogs stepped on it at a point so there's some fairly slight mud staining on the edges of a few pages and the front page. description:
This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved--even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands.
Puppy Raising And Training Diary, Never used. Includes space to write for each day of the week, along with training/socialization "challenges" to complete. It's a bit aged looking but in decent condition.
Dogs Home Alone by Roger Abrantes
“Home Alone" is the canine behavior problem that we have treated with greatest success. The original program has been modified over the years, but the idea is still the same - to teach the dog slowly but safely, how to be home alone. The program described is standard. Some owners will be completely successful following the program exactly; others will experience improvements; others may have to adapt the program for their individual dog. The program can also be used to prevent the problem from ever showing up. Start with the exercises described from the very first day the puppy enters your home, so he will grow up as a strong dog, self-confident, with the ability to deal with unexpected situations. Cover is worn.
The Complete Rhodesian Ridgeback Peter Nicholson & Janet Parker. Hardcover, good condition with dust jacket.
Books $6/each shipped, $5 for 3 or all.