books and videos Winning with Pure Bred Dogs, Success by Design  by Al Grossman This book contains invaluable information that takes you through all the steps required to successfully exhibit dogs. You'll learn how to buy the right first show dog, how to train your dog to win, understanding how dog shows really work, using a handler to your best advantage, proper presentation of your dog in the ring, campaigning a specials dog, where all the money goes, straight facts about judges, how to breed top winning dogs, raising your litters properly, and picking the best puppies. (Paperback, 240 pages) NKCB25   $38.50   (CDN)

The Trick is in the Training: 25 Fun Tricks to Teach Your Dog by Stephanie J. Taunton and Cheryl S. Smith Beginning with four basic commands--sit, down, stand, and stay--this book shows you how to train your dog to perform both simple and more complicated tricks. Instructions for each of the book's 25 tricks are presented with tips to help you work through problems, and suggestions for putting your dog's training to effective use. (Paperback, 100 pages ) NKCB26   $14.95   (CDN)

How to Photograph Dogs by Kerrin Winter & Dale Churchill With the help of this book, amateur (and professional) photographers can learn to take beautiful "calendar quality" photos of their dogs. Tips are given on the technical aspects of settings and lighting, and how to work with different dogs. The exceptional photographs demonstrate that you too can take great pictures of your dogs. Kerrin Winter and Dale Churchill are a professional dog photography team. Their work has appeared in Dog World, Dog Fancy, The AKCs Hunting Test Herald and numerous other magazines and books. 150 photos. 16-page color insert. (Paperback, 224 pages, Published 1998) NKCB27   $25.95   (CDN)

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets by Mary L. Wulff-Tilford and Gregory L. Tilford             new This book contains a wealth of information from two of the world's most respected herbalists. You'll learn about holistic herbalism; natural nutrition; herbs from around the world you can grow in North America; homeopathy; and how to treat diseases, ailments, and medical conditions herbally. You'll get information on identifying and growing your own herbs, their medicinal applications and contraindications. Gorgeous full-color photographs illustrate the herbs and treatment methods. You will return to this book time and time again as a resource to treating your pet the natural way. (Hardcover, 416 pages, Published 1999, 9" x 11") NKCB28   $59.95   (CDN)

Clicking with Your Dog by Peggy Tillman            new Here is an easy to follow book for the clicker novice. Handy charts for problem solving. This book uses step-by-step illustrations to make every command easy to understand. Your dog will learn Sit, Sit to greet instead of jumping up, Go to your mat, Polite Puppy, Loose leash walking, Down, Stay, Hide and seek, Home alone quietly and much more. (Paperback, 200 pages) NKCB29   $35.95   (CDN)

Click To Win! Clicker Training for the Show Ring by Karen Pryor          new Collected articles from the AKC Gazette on clicker training for the show ring. How can you make your dog look great in the show ring - every time? To stack, gait on a slack leash, prick his ears, and gaze warmly at the judge - all on cue? Clicker training is the easy and fun way to help your dog be its best in and out of the ring. With clicker training, you can train your dog to extend its gait in the ring, stand with confidence on the table, gait on a loose lead, self-stack perfectly, look alert and calm while the judge reviews the rest of the class, and teach puppies just weeks old basic manners and skills, all without punishment or force. ***Other suggested reading:  NKCB29  Clicking with Your Dog: Step by Step in Pictures, NKCV03  Puppy Love video. (Paperback, 112 pages, © 2002) NKCB30   $45.95   (CDN)

BREED RESCUE How to start and run a Successful Program by Sheila Webster Boneham You'll find all the information that is required to start a breed rescue program in this book! Learn how to get organized, find/train, and manage volunteers, gain financial support, network with shelters and other rescue groups, screen dogs for medical problems, determine temperament and behaviour, and place rescued dogs, as well as, publicizing your program. Also includes: contacts, addresses, sample documents that will help protect your organization. About the Author: Sheila Webster Boneham, PhD. *Winner of Maxwell Award as Best General Interest Book in DWAA Writing Competition, 1999. (Paperback, 216 pages) NKCB31   $49.95   (CDN)

QUICK CLICKS: 40 Fast and Fun Behaviors to Train with a Clicker by Mandy Book & Cheryl Smith             new This book on clicker training dogs includes not just the usual sit and down, but taking medication, standing still for grooming, and even relaxing for veterinary exams. This book offers a detailed look at the technique of clicker training and step-by-step instructions for teaching each of the behaviors. Useful training includes Wait at the door, Walk nicely on and off leash, and confidence-building exercises, while a chapter on Tricks provides some fun and games. The final chapter explains the formal language of operant conditioning, for further reading on the subject (the text itself avoids most of the unfamiliar terms), and a list of Resources. Seasoned clicker trainers will find tons of ideas for fun new behaviors, as well as a refresher course on the basics of clicker training. Includes two clickers. ****Other books that might be of interest: NKCB29 "Clicking with Your Dog: Step by Step in Pictures", NKCV03 "Puppy Love" video. (© 2001, Paperback, 260 pages) NKCB32   $39.95   (CDN)

Puppy Love by Karen Pryor     Raise your dog the clicker way right from the start! You'll love this gentle puppy friendly way to turn a new pet into a great family dog. Parents, grandparents, and kids all help, as your puppy learns. Includes sit to greet (instead of jumping up); what's okay to chew; coming when called; where to sleep; the right place to "go"; walking on a loose leash and much more. (Video comes with one clicker.) (VHS, 30 minutes) NKCV03   $34.95   (CDN)

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If you would like to order any book or video that isn't listed, please ask and we'll be happy to order them for you! Special orders always welcome. Give a "NK Concepts Gift Certificate" this year. Please remember that these articles are all in Canadian Funds. Please note: Prices subject to change.

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