Think Like a Canine: Training Working Dogs

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A succinct, down to earth guide on training working dogs, by someone with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge, leavened with humour, suitable for all dog owners whether cherished pet, companion or working dog.

Think Like a Canine covers canine communication, critical stage development, instinct conditioning training and livestock guarding, subjects missing from most dog training books. Ken Sykes draws on extensive research from a broad field including findings by guide dog researchers, armed forces dog trainers, the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. Feature writer forAustralian Working Stock Dog Magazine, he runs regular training days for livestock producers, and gives working dog demonstrations. He is a successful competitor in sheep dogs trials.

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Ken Sykes has over 50 years experience in working stock dogs for herding and livestock guarding. He breeds and trains dogs for exhibition and shows, trains dogs for other people, and teaches people how to train dogs (possibly the most difficult task). He is a well-known and successful exhibitor at working dog shows. His gentle dry humour is a factor in his ability to teach. The training of guardian dogs for the protection of stock, poultry, and young animals is becoming increasingly popular.