Winning Ways - Training your Pointing Breed Dog for Hunting and Competition
About the Book: Teach Your Purebred Dog to be a Champion! Jack Sharkey, an acknowledged success in training and handling presents: * The basics of field trialing and hunting tests. * Training for obedience and agility with an introduction to tracking. * Learn to be your dog's handler in the field and conformation ring. * Detailed explanations of training equipment and uses. * How to diversify the competitive activities of your dog. * How you can join in the excitement of campaigning your dog.
ISBN Number 0-9788312-0-9, 120 pages; 8 pages color photos, 48 individual candids.
Jack & Quintuple Champion Chartay
The Author: Jack Sharkey trained and handled his first Vizsla, Hunter, to a National Field Champion; 2005 inductee into the Vizsla Club of America (VCA) Hall of Fame (HOF). His second Vizsla, CH FC AFC OTCH MACH Legacy's DeChartay UDX(5) MH HOF is the only Quintuple Champion in the history of the American Kennel Club. Chartay was inducted into the 2007 VCA HOF. He currently is training and competing DC AFC Huntley MH; and Lady Brinkley who has won both the VCA 2006 National Puppy and National Derby stakes. Jack is a long time field trial and hunting test judge, conformation handler, and instructor in agility and obedience. Book Endorsements: * Jack accomplished what seemed to be the impossible in just a few short years with his first Vizslas by winning title after title. Now he has written a book that will surely help other dog owners. Bernard C. Boggs, Author: The Vizsla and Succeeding with Hunting Dogs: Field Trials & Hunting Tests. * Written by an expert who has done it all. Jack Sharkey's Winning Ways is an easy read and his advice on training is tried and true. Dave Pomfret, Professional Field Trial/Hunting Test trainer/handler. Book Testimonials: * Small brag...my dog took first in Open Puppy yesterday. 18 starters - four points. Your book made a huge difference in some of my handling skills. Thank you!!! Belinda (1/21/2007) * The book was insightful and motivating like I knew it would be. Thank you for your encouragement. Glen (8/2/2007) * We are very excited about Sophie, our new puppy. I need training to train her! The book is soooo helpful. Sara (10/23/07)