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| The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets (Howell Reference Books) | 
 enlarge | Author: George Alston
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 64525
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.6
MPN: 876058349
ISBN: 0876058349
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70888
UPC: 785555038103
EAN: 9780876058343
ASIN: 0876058349
Publication Date: May 16, 1992
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Product Description
This book is geared towards the amateur exhibitor who is already familiar with the basics of showing a dog. It is for those that are truly interested in the sport of dogs, and who plan to hone their skills in the ring to produce more consistent results. Includes chapters on preparation, grooming, etiquette, training, psychology and more. The author, George G. Alston, has provided a good read for anyone involved in conformation. (Hardcover, 150 pages)
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George Alston, an expert dog handler for more than 30 years, teams with author Connie Vanacore on The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets. Combining sports psychology and dog showing, topics include psychocybernetics, the making of a show dog, learning from the competition, and etiquette and sportmanship. The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets is "an essential for every dog exhibitor's bookshelf."
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 FANTASTIC September 19, 2007
This book is an absolute must have if you want to enter the wonderful world of dogshows!
I've been showing for some time, and this book tought me so much, made me think things differently and be a better handler.
I absolutely recommend it to everyone involved in showing!
Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to Care of Newborn Puppies July 22, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
nicely put together also I would recemmend this book to people that are just starting in the breeding world.
For an experience breeder I would want more infos ans explainations.
But over all a great book
Pay Attention! July 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
That seems to be the main message George Alston is giving. Pay attention to your dog, the judge, the ring conditions, and your competition. He gives great advice on how to adjust your stride, the leash, your grooming, etc. to give your dog the best opportunity to win. He also includes wonderful chapters on Psychology and Ring Etiquette, something that can make or break the handler - not just the dog. He shows showing as the art, not just the mechanics.
Must have for a Show Dogs Library January 17, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When I spoke to my dogs breeder, her comment was that I needed this book. I was happy to tell her I had already ordered and read it! She is a veteran and reads it every Spring before she steps into the Show Ring to brush up on things. I found it to be very helpful as a beginner and I've found it even more helpful after I've been in the ring a couple of times. It leaves out a lot of the "fluff" but is a great companion book to some of the others that start out at the very beginning. Very easy to read. Confidence builder!
The Winning Edge:Show Rings Secrets by George Alston December 8, 2006
Haven't been showing dogs for long so I was looking for any pointers to polish up my act. This book was great I read it from start to finish and about to turn around and do it again. Highly recommended !!!!!!!!!!
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