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Show Me! | 
 enlarge | Author: D. Caroline Coile Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Category: Book
List Price: $12.99
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 115164
Media: Paperback
Pages: 180
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.5 x 0.3
MPN: 027011097102
ISBN: 0812097106
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70888
UPC: 027011097102
EAN: 9780812097108
ASIN: 0812097106
Publication Date: January 1, 1997
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Amazon.com Review
Dog shows are phenomenally popular, immensely competitive, and often perplexing for beginners. Show Me offers easy-to-follow tips and words of wisdom for those new to this challenging sport. Author D. Caroline Coile is quick to point out that the average pet pooch (although lovely in your eyes) will not make it in professional competitions. Most show dogs are bred for this very purpose, and the book includes practical advice for selecting and raising your top dog. (Can you really handle that Great Dane?)Coile divulges her immense knowledge of competition culture, from grooming tips and obedience training to the psychology of dealing with competition loss. Crisp color photographs and expertly drawn pencil sketches of that perfect show dog will capture the imagination of any would-be competitor.
Product Description
What are the physical qualities and special training methods that make a good dog a prize-winner? When is it better to hire a professional handler, and when should owners show the dog themselves? Here are answers to these and many more questions. Owner's will find advice on grooming, training, dress rehearsals, and understanding the points that judges are looking for. Many full-color photos.
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Show Me May 9, 2009
Diane Vinci
A great common sense introduction into to the dog show world. This book has been my substitute for a mentor. I packed it in my grooming box for my first show. I highly recommend it to anyone starting to show.
worth the money and more April 7, 2009
K. Horton (S. California)
Best dog showing book I ever bought. Even a person who has been a handler for years could get good tips out of this. This is even better for a novice handler. It goes from getting a puppy to showing and everything in between. I am going to a handler for my second major AKC show and I am reading this again at the hotel. Its a best in show winner of a book--sorry could not resist that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy this book not only is it information ..there are some funny parts that make you laught out loud..!!!!!!!!GREAT BOOK --she is not a relative and she or no one else paid me to add this!!!!!!
Much Needed! February 20, 2009
Maryann Hirschauer (Mount Orab, OH)
I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who wants to attend and/or participate in dog showing. I'd been attending shows for 6+ years with my children who are Junior handlers. They showed in the breed ring but I had no clue what was going on-even when my kids rattled off the rules and regulations. I got my own show dog 2 yrs ago & my breeder taught me all that stuff. This book solidified what she taught me & more & serves as a future resource. I plan to give a copy of this book to all of my puppy people who want to show their dog when I breed so they can have it as a reference making my job of teaching them easier & less overwhelming for them. One of the most important points this book stresses on dog showing is so important - IT NEEDS TO BE FUN FOR YOU & THE DOG! I'm now trying to live this with my 2nd show dog.......
 Good For the Beginning Handler February 5, 2009
Silver Dragon (New York, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a really good introduction to dog shows, especially since you will understand it if you've never even been to a show. There is a section about how to stack, gait, and bait the dog with diagrams and photos. Coile is very precise, and most of the information you will find in this book will come in handy in the showring.
awesome book for ANYONE interested in showing!! December 30, 2008
Kayla R. Demmer (Moses lake,WA)
I purchased this book hoping that I could get some much needed pointers and guidelines.. Boy was I impressed! I am totally new at showing dogs, and was always told to take my pup to conformation classes- that would be the only way to learn how to become a good handler. instead, this book dicourages classes,and gives you very detailed instructions along with pictures on how to stack and gait your dog. I would reccommend this book to anyone thats interested in showing their dog!
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