Dog Sport Skills: Developing Engagement and Relationship. It doesn’t matter what genetics or temperament your dog is born with; you can bring out the best in your dog! To train your dog, you must develop a relationship that encourages a willing and happy attitude. If your goal is to create a world-class performance dog, then this book is for you – it can help you refine your engagement and relationship skills. If you are an instructor struggling with your novice students or less focused dogs, then this book is for you – you will find advice on how to work with a range of canine temperaments. If you have a dog who works well at home but you can’t seem to maintain that connection in public, then this book is for you – you will learn the basics of recognising stress, paying attention to your dog, and alleviating or minimizing problems. Finally, if you simply want to enjoy your training at a more fulfilling level with your pet dog, then this book is for you – by understanding and applying excellent engagement and relationship building techniques, both you and your canine companion will find more enjoyment in the training process, even if you choose never to step foot inside a competition ring.