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10/2/10: Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying your book. It has really made me think about how I run my two spaniels and my Red and White Setter. I am now looking forward to the competition season with a new and brighter mindset. Running a setter needs a sense of humour and your book is making me think about how to get the most out of our super hobby.Thank you. Elaine Kent
12/1/10: Received today and can’t put it down. Hope it will improve my handling andlead to a greater understanding of my dogs. I run 3 collies + 1beardie/border, the "mad beardie" who is very fast but not good on contacts which means he has to slow down!! Not in his nature but he'll be 10 in March so every run is a bonus and whether he wins or not he loves it.Nina Smith
29/10/09: Just started reading your book and already having a big problem with it - can't keep my eyes open to read it for as long as I want to!!! Thoroughly enjoying it so far and it makes brilliant sense. I wish I had my first agility dog (she's now 7 and G6) before reading this book then I wouldn't haven't made the mistakes I have with her but I've now got 2 collies and 2 vizslas and certainly will not make the same mistakes with them. Love my agility but most of all love the fun that the dogs have with it. Thanks for the book.Fiona Morrison, Toni, Ruby, Riva and Fly
2/1/10: Just wanted to let you know, that your book Knowledge Equals Speed! is by far the best book I have ever read about agility. Thanks a lot!
Inge de Heer, The Netherlands
29/10/09: After reading a few chapters I watched some video of me and my XB at the UKA beginners steeplechase final, we got eliminated as I didn't pull her off the tunnel and now I know exactly why! Firstly I didn't tell her in enough time, secondly my body was pointing the wrong direction and for some reason (probably nerves) I 'encouraged' (nagged) her around the whole course for the whole time so she probably was sick to death of hearing me!!!! It is funny how you don't realise it at the time but after reading a few chapters of your book it was sooooo obvious!
Louise McCulloch
29/10/09: I have just finished your book and wanted to congratulate you on a job well done! The best book/dvd I have so far. Love the way you treat your dogs like friends/companions, not like machines and you mention at the end about choosing a trainer... fantastic advice. I only wish I’d had this book a year ago. It would have saved me much heartache. Thanks again!
Rachel Wilson
19/10/09: I have to teach a class at my club and used your pre-curve techniques in my last lesson. I have to say that you clearly make lots of sense because I had lots of lovely comments on a great lesson and I promised to read the next chapter before the next lesson. I was astonished at how positive people were and that is with me as a 3rd party following through on your rationale so many thanks.
Fiona Tinwell
12/10/09: There is more in one Chapter of this book than you will get on a dozen training days… I loved the mixture of advice, short training sequences, full course analysis - even if I remember Dawn beating me (just) with superior handling on one particular course she illustrates. Thanks for confirming that non-impact training of the sea-saw with a young puppy is the way to go , at least I was right about something. A top handler who sees a place for blind turns, eureka! Many broken bodies would have been better off. The saddest sight in agility is watching once good handlers crossing behind and hobbling up the dog walk. There is something for all of us to learn at whatever level we compete - Grade 1 to Champ.
Paul Oldfield
28/9/09: We are busy reading your book. We love it. It is very clearly written and beautifully marked
Rick Molenkamp,Favoriet Agility Equipment, Netherlands
26/9/09: Having now read more of the book, I have started putting some of the tips into practice, and Lola is definitely more motivated and the book really makes you think more about how much your handling affects the dog. Helen (and Lola) Swan
24/9/09: Just thought I would let you know that I bought your book for a friend for Christmas. It arrived yesterday and I couldn't resist a sneak look. Today I'm quarter way through and my friend's not getting it!! Unfortunately I have identified myself and my dogs in the section called the 'easy-to-please' handler. So I've told all the dogs, no more free kisses, cuddles, toy box or meat scraps in this house!! Starting soon! Really enjoying the book so far. Janet Thompson
23/9/09: Love the book and so good to have one that puts the dog’s feelings first!
Helen Perryman
16/9/09: I read the first chapter, thought about a few things and agreed with everything you were saying. It also answered a few questions regards stress and lazy handling. Then I read the Waits & Recall Starts chapter - the 3,2,1 Wait is brilliant! I am looking forward to reading more.
Ian Robinson, Agility Eye
15/9/09: Book arived today and can't put it down. Brilliant… illustrations excellent and very easy to follow and read. I've already recommended it to my agility friends. My new puppy is going to benefit from all your great tips. Many thanks.
Jenny Borriello
14/9/09: Awesome service! We can't get items across Australia as quickly as you have got this book to us… Thankyou! It looks to be a high quality, well set out and well produced book. We shall recommend you to everyone we know!
Linda J Wines
12/9/09: Thankyou, I received your book today. We have a 2½ year old grade 1 Papillon called Lola that I do agility with. From what I've read so far I think your book will be really helpful for me and Lola to get even more out of agility than we already do. I cant wait to keep on reading it!
Helen (and Lola) Swan