Product Description

Derek Scrimgeour, one of the UK's premier sheepdog handlers and trainers, reveals his pioneering and effective method of sheepdog training. Now out in paperback, "Talking Sheepdogs" guides the reader from beginner stage to effective working sheepdog right through to supreme championship level using the proven and highly acclaimed 'Scrimgeour' method of training.Accompanied by explanatory text, photographs and illustrations, "Talking Sheepdogs" has been acknowledged internationally as the best training book in this market and whether the reader is at novice level or an experienced sheepdog handler curious to learn new techniques, this book represents a huge step forward in the exciting and challenging world of sheepdog training.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25189 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-17
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
'Magical' --The Times

About the Author
Derek Scrimgeour, known locally as the Cumbrian dog whisperer, farms near Keswick, in the beautiful North Lake district. He holds regular training clinics on his farm and is a frequent guest trainer in the United States as well as Europe. He has made several DVDs on sheepdog training including The Shepherd's Pup, also published by The Good Life Press and is considered to be one of the most influential characters within the sheepdog trailing world.

Customer Reviews

Great insight into training sheepdogs
We initially purchased this book as we now own one of Ben's (Dereks dog on the front cover) grandchildren. As much as our initial interest was to learn more about our dogs background we have also found that many of the techniques Derek has provided in the book are a great way to not only train your dog but also what makes a dog think and how to read your dogs behavouir and actions, which gives a brilliant result and a great relationship with your dog. It's early days yet but our dog is enjoying his training and we're getting alot of joy from providing the training and seeing the results.

Informative and a great read!
A wonderful book which guides the reader through the essentials of sheepdog training in the same way that an experienced friend might do so over a glass of whisky. The reader is treated as a party to a conversation as might take place between Mr. Scrimgeour and his colleagues in the dog training world when 'talking sheepdogs' among themselves after a day's trialling. Try out his dvds, 'The Shepherd's Pup' and 'A Hill Shepherd Trains His Border Collies.' They're just as good.

DVD by Derek Scrimgeour
There is a DVD called The Shepherd's Pup by Derek Scrimgeour that is regarded by many as the best sheepdog training programme available. Well worth watching!!!!