The Sport of Schutzhund
As a whole, the reader finishes this book with a tremendous admiration for those breeders, trainers, handlers, club members, judges and trial secretaries who have given so much to a sport that gives working dogs the opportunity to be the best that they can be. Even those of us who may never train Schutzhund would like to have dogs with the qualities displayed here. --German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Working Dog Association newsletterThe Sport of Schutzhund successfully showcases all aspects of training and competition, but more importantly, it celebrates the joy of dogs at work and the enduring bond between dog and owner. Other books about Schutzhund are technical manuals that might not covey the true spirit of the sport, but the innovative graphic presentation of this book manages to communicate a surprising amount of information. The sequential photos of Schutzhund training techniques and practice sessions are especially intriguing and informative. The Sport of Schutzhund is a great introduction for anyone interested in trying this sport. Lovers of canine action photography will also find it irresistable. --Amy Fernandez, Paws in Review, Dog World magazine, October 2008Beautifully organized and presented, this singularly unique, 250 page [sic], full-sized coffee table paperback is especially recommended to the attention of dog fanciers in general, and Schutzhund owners in particular. --John Burroughs, Burroughs' Bookshelf, The Midwest Book Review, February 2008