Barking up the right tree: breeding, rearing and training the Guide Dog way (Book Of The Breed)
Blindness and visual impairment
Human-narrated audio
Summary
This book portrays guide dog mating, illnesses and eating habits some readers may find disturbing. It was Derek Freeman who began to breed dogs specifically to train as guide dogs, when other suitable dogs were hard to find. Over the… years, he has reared some 20,000 puppies, with an 80% success rate, and has a unique insight into the mind of the dog. Using GDBA as a backcloth, he discusses rearing, training, health and socialization, and gives an insight into the complexities of dog ownership. 1991.