Manstopper!: Training a Canine Guardian

If you've ever thought about training your dog for protection work, or simply if the power and grace of a canine guardian fascinates you, "Manstopper!" leads you through the process, emphasizing safe handling practices every step of the way.Joel McMains, a former police officer and a professional trainer, takes you inside the mind of trainer, agitator and dog, offering an exciting, compelling look at how a canine becomes a manstopper.Praise for Joel McMains: "Manstopper!: Training a Canine Guardian""I could not put the book down. McMains describes the dogs' instincts and drives as they pertain to training and behavior." --"Dog Fancy," Connie Jankowski"While reading his descriptions of why a dog does what he does, there were several times when I felt like smacking my forehead as the light bulb went on." --"Good Dog!""The author's keen love and kindness towards dogs comes through on every page...offers a deeper understanding of how dogs think and learn." --"K9 Capers Advanced Obedience: Easier Than You Think""McMains' emphasis is on training...for the dogs' well-being and enhancing the human...dog bond.... Like all the best training books, Advanced Obedience informs readers about their dogs." --"Dog World," Donald McCaig Kennels and Kenneling"First rate. McMains' book fascinates me. His anecdotes are wonderful." --"Dog World," Donald McCaig.A Howell Dog Book of Distinction