MB Agility group

  

Learning Library

The learning center is intended to make useful information available to both novice and experienced agility competitors as well as to anyone interested in getting involved in the sport of dog agility.

bulletAIM Trial Committee Position Descriptions
bulletCanine First Aid Kit - List of basic items to include in your kit.
bulletRecipes - Dog Treats
bullet Volunteering to work at a trial - What are the various jobs? 

Lending Library

This is one of the many benefits of being a member of AIM. The Books and DVDs are available to all AIM members who are in good standing.

So don’t be shy: checkout a Book or DVD today!

What better time than now to curl up on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and an agility book or DVD and your fur kids at your feet?

AIM members can borrow a book or DVD by contacting our librarian, Carolyn Kutchyera.

New Items Just Added:

"Proofing Jump Work With Motion" - by Susan Salo (3 DVD Set)

Books Available:

Success From the Inside - The Path to Winning Performance - by Kathy Keats
Agility is Fun, Vol. II: Steps for Obstacle Training - by Ruth Hobday 
Agility is Fun, Vol. III: Further Lessons for Beginners - by Ruth Hobday 
Alphabet Drills Book (with CD) - by Nancy Gyes
The Focused Puppy - book by Deborah Jones and Judy Keller 
Building Blocks for Performance, Give Your Puppy a Head Start for Competition - by Bobbie Anderson with Tracy Libby 
Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide - by Brenda Aloff 
Competing in Agility, Entering Trials and What To Do When You Get There - by Cindy Buckholt 
Do It Yourself Agility Equipment 2nd edition - book by Jim Hutchins  In Focus - by Deborah Jones, PH.D and Judy Keller 
Shaping Success - by Susan Garrett 
On Talking Terms with Dogs - Calming Signals - by Turid RugaasFlatwork Foundation for Agility - by Barb Levenson
From the Ground Up - by Kim Collins
Clean Run - Special Focus Issue Contacts
Control Unleashed - by Leslie McDevitt
Flatwook- Foundation Agility by Barb Levenson
When Pigs Fly - Jane Killion

 DVDs Available:

Hands On Canine Therapeutic Massage - Dr Cindy DiFranco DVM
Tricks for Balance, Strength, and Coordination - Silvia Trkman
Strengthening the Performance Dog DVD - by Dr. Debbie Gross Saunders
Sizzling Seesaws - by Jen Pinder
Dream Weaves - by Ann Croft
World Class Weaves! - by Joe Canova
Control At A Distance - by Amanda Nelson
How to Win at Gamblers and Snooker - by Terry Smorch
Susan Salo Puppy Jumping - adding to our Salo collection. A wonderful foundation DVD
Consistent Contacts - by Amanda Nelson 
Stretching the Performance Dog - by Debbie Gross Saunders 
Walking the Course - by Kathy Keats 
Fundamentals of Animal Training - by Bob Bailey
In Focus - Crying for Control - by Deborah Jones & Judy Keller
In Focus - Foundation Work - by Deborah Jones & Judy Keller
In Focus - Need for Speed - by Deborah Jones & Judy Keller
Puppy Puzzle - by Pat Hastings
World Class Weaves! - by Joe Canova
Foundation Jumping - by Susan Salo
Training Running contacts with Stride Regulators - Barb Davis
Crate Games - by Susan Garrett
Dream Weaves - by Ann Croft
Agility Foundation Training - Greg Derrett
Best of 2006 FCI Agility World Championships in Bazel Switzerland
Get on the Ball - Debbie Gross-Saunders
Human Agility Training - by Lori Hansen
Serpentines, Threadles & 270s
On Course to Excel - Greg Derrett
How to Win at Gambler and Snooker - Terry Smorch
The Winning Combination - Greg Derrett
Tuning up for competion - Susan Salo
Success with One Jump - Susan Garrett
Advanced Jumping - Susan Salo
2X2 Weaves - Susan Garrett
Foundation Fundamentals - 6 DVD Set - Important Skills to train before introducing agility equipment. - by Mary Ellen Barry
Clix - Noises and Sounds CD Tool to help desensitize dogs to various noises - 30 tracks. 
Foundation Training for Agility - Moe Strenfel
 

Are you willing to share your opinions on a Book or DVD, consider writing a review?

If you have borrowed one of the AIM lending library items or have read a good agility book, or seen a good video, please consider writing a review to share your thoughts on it. You can submit your review to our newsletter editor for inclusion in the next newsletter. Newsletters are published three times a year.

How do I borrow books or DVDs from the AIM Library?

Books and DVDs may be checked out through Carolyn Kutchyera over the phone or by email.

Please contact e-mail  Carolyn Kutchyera (subject: AIM Library)

You are responsible to pickup and return the items to Carolyn, who is located in Winnipeg.

Do you have Ideas or Donations for the AIM Library?

If you have ideas for books or DVDs that you would like to see in the library, please drop Michelle a line with your suggestion.

Do you have any Agility or Dog training books that you do not use anymore, consider donating them to the AIM Lending Library? Your donation will be gladly accepted of agility/dog training books, magazines, videos or DVDs.

Many AIM members have made use of the library to date. If you want the library to grow we need to make use of it.

Library Policy:

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Books: Check-out period - 3 weeks

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DVDs: Check-out period - 2 weeks

bulletMembers can check-out one item at a time.
bulletMaterials may be renewed only once unless the item is on the reserve list.
bulletMembers are responsible for the pickup and return to the item to the librarian.
bulletMembers with overdue items will be charged $5.00 per week.
bulletIf an item is lost or damaged, it must be replaced or the borrower must pay for its replacement value.
bulletMembers agree not copy the material or in anyway violate the copyright agreement of the publication.
 

Any member with outstanding library fines will be required to submit payment prior to renewing their AIM membership for the upcoming year.

I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this section of our website. We are always looking for new information to include that would be useful for our members or any other member of the agility community. If you would like to contribute to this section please contact our webmaster.
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Last modified: May 13, 2010
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