A curated collection of our favorite books, conformation supplies & resources!
SDPS DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
SHOW RECORD (PDF)
EXTENDED SHOW RECORD (Excel File)
DAY OF SHOW CHECKLIST (PDF)
YOUR WHOLE SHOW DOG CHART (WORD)
SHOW DOG SKILLS GRAPHIC (PDF)
AUDIOS
DOG SHOW GUIDED MEDITATION FOR CONFIDENCE AND CALMNESS
BOOKS
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Books
Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs
Akin to Monty Roberts’s The Man Who Listens to Horses and going light-years beyond The Hidden Life of Dogs, this extraordinary book takes a radical new direction in understanding our life with canines and offers us astonishing new lessons about our pets. From changing the misbehaviors and habits that upset us, to seeing the world from their unique and natural perspective, to finding …
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Books
Don’t Show the Dog: The New Art of Teaching and Training
A Better Way to Better Behavior
Karen Pryor’s clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don’t Shoot the Dog! a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal—and human—behavior.
A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here …
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From Shy to Showy: Help for your shy show dog
Do you have a dog that doesn’t enjoy the show ring? How about a dog that is shy or fearful in the show ring? This book is for anyone who shows, works with or lives with a shy or fearful dog. Vicki Ronchette is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who is also an active show dog exhibitor, owner, handler and …
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Positive Training for Show Dogs: Building a Relationship for Success
Get outstanding show results by using positive reinforcement methods including clicker training and lure-reward techniques. Includes a section on problem solving common showing issues. Written by a dog show person for dog show people.
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Books
Ready? Set. Show!: A Handbook for Dog Shows
Finally, a handbook for dog shows! This little gem gives you answers to all the things you need to know about dog shows. From how dog shows work, to what class to enter, to how to dress to compliment your dog, to the actual ring procedure, you will find it all here ! This reader friendly book is a must …
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DOG SHOW SUPPLIES & MORE
BEAD LEADS – Custom paracord show leads.
BEST IN SHOW TROLLEYS – One-piece collapsible dog show trolleys.
CHERRYBROOK– Dog show supplies including collars, leads, grooming supplies and more.
CHEWY.COM– Dog supplies including food, treats, supplements, collars, leads, crates and more.
CHRIS CHRISTIANSEN GROOMING PRODUCTS – Quality grooming products and tools.
DOG SHOW INFORMATION
MB-F SUPERINTENDENT – Website listing dog show and event information.
ONOFRIO SUPERINTENDENT – Website listing dog show and event information.
JACK BRADSHAW SUPERINTENDENT – Website listing dog shows and event information.
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB – Official website for the AKC includes information on breeds, breed standards, dog sport events and other dog sports.
AKC CANINE COLLEGE – Courses for breeders, judges and purebred dog information.
DOG NEWS – Dog show magazine featuring show dog ads, articles and rankings.
CANINE CHRONICLE – Dog show magazine featuring dog ads, articles and rankings.
BEST IN SHOW DAILY – Online dog show magazine featuring dog ads and articles.
WWW.SHOWDOGZ.ORG – Website with dog show information as well as networking opportunities.
USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUPS
SHOW DOG PREP SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE
POSITIVE TRAINING FOR SHOW DOGS
THE DOG SHOW JUDGES’ REPORT CARD
THE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CENTER LLC
PODCASTS
THE CONFORMATION CONVERSATION – The official podcast for Show Dog Prep School. The Conformation Conversation offers our Facebook interviews with breeders, trainers, judges and other prominent people in the dog show world.
PURE DOG TALK – We talk to the legends of the sport and give you the tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog. From showing to preservation breeding, from competitive obedience to field work, from agility to therapy dogs, and all the fun in between — your passion is our purpose.
PAWSITIVELY DOG POWERED – A podcast that dives deep into the real world of positive reinforcement training and dog-powered sports. If you’re like me, your life revolves around your dogs and you can be found on the trails every chance you get. We never know what challenges we might encounter while running dogs, but knowing you’re not alone, helps! Join us here for inspiring stories and positive reinforcement training tips so that you can have a better time chasing tails on the trails.
