Conformation & Performance Library

Book: THE WINNING EDGE

Author: George G. Alston

Subject: Show Ring Secrets

Comments:

"Showing dogs is the only sport that, by the payment of an entry fee and with no training whatsoever, you can compete directly with a professional." George G. Alston

Book: AN EYE FOR A DOG

Author: Robert W. Cole

Subject: Illustrated Guide to Judging Purebred Dogs

Comments:

"An Eye for a Dog brings together more than 20 years of columns I've written for dog magazines entitled "You Be The Judge." Robert W. Cole

Book: BORN TO WIN

Author: Patricia Craige Trotter

Subject: Breed to Succeed

Comments:

"It is a book about the philosophy and learned experiences of one breeder-exhibitor who is sharing some practical ideas based on a lifetime of dogs." Patricia Craige-Trotter

Book: HOLISTIC GUIDE FOR A HEALTHY DOG

Author: Wendy Volhard and Kerry Brown, DVM

Subject: Feeding your dog the most healthful food for each stage of life.

Comments:

"This book addresses what you can do about your dog's health, longevity and quality of life. In each of three parts, we discuss different aspects of helping your dog." Wendy Volhard

Book: STRUCTURE IN ACTION

Author: Pat Hastings

Subject: The Makings of a Durable Dog

Comments:

"The intention of this book, then, is to provide practical knowledge about canine structure in general and the structural issues in particular that can affect the well-being of dogs chosen for active lifestyles." Pat Hastings

Book: THE HEALTHY WAY TO STRETCH YOUR DOG

Author: Sasha Foster, MSPT, CCRT and Ashley Foster, CPDT-KA

Subject: A Physical Therapy Approach

Comments:

"We care for dogs, in part, because they bring us happiness. It is wonderful when we can do things for our dogs that they can't always do for themselves, in this case helping to keep an active dog agile and as pain-free as possible."

Book: THE DOG-DRIVEN SEARCH

Author: Sue Stenberg & Dana Zinn

Subject: Handling our Nose Work Dogs to Promote Independence, Joy and Enthusiasm

Comments:

"This is a book about the human's role in the nose work partnership. We offer this book as a guide to laying a foundation of clear & consistent handling that honors the dog in the search..."  Sue Stenberg & Dana Zinn