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Meg - 1979 – 1992

Nine National trials

English team 1983

The first of our Main Line of dogs and the inspiration for MBCC

'Understanding Border Collies'
From analyzing your reasons for choosing a Border Collie and how to go about finding and buying one, to the correct way to handle and train a puppy and details of nutritional requirements, Barbara offers sound, commonsense advice. With further information on how to look into the mind of, communicate with, and understand your Border Collie, her extensive experience and knowledge of the breed is passed on through the pages of this fully illustrated book Whether a first time owner or experienced handler, this book is an essential read, offering a true insight into how to achieve oneness with this unique dog.
Hard back
£14.99 + £2.50 p&p (Overseas postage and packing – Europe £3.00, rest of the World £3.50. Sterling)
'Understanding & Handling Dog Aggression'
An aggressive dog, whether large or small, baring its teeth and growling can be a terrifying sight. Dogs, like children, require boundaries and sound training in order for them to grow into sociable, well-mannered adults with a healthy respect for their fellow beings. This book clearly explains how to recognize an indomitable spirit and understand the causes of hostility in dogs and advises owners how to educate their dogs sympathetically to subdue its aggression in favour of respect.
Soft back
£9.99 + £2.00 p&p (Overseas postage and packing – Europe £2.50, rest of the World £3.00. Sterling)
'Understanding Your Dog'
This comprehensive, illustrated guide gives sound advice to enable you to understand your dog’s mind, its instincts and its perception of life, and explains how to communicate successfully with our dog by using body language that your canine companion understands.
Soft back
£12.99 + £2.50 p&p (overseas postage and packing - Europe £3.00, rest of the World £3.50 Sterling)
'Dogs and Children'
Some say children and dogs don't mix, some say they do. You will always hear conflicting information but it is up to the individual to finally decide if they are capable, and want to put in the time needed, to understand and educate dog and child to live together in harmony.
Soft back
£9.99 + £2.00 p&p (Overseas postage and packing – Europe £2.50, rest of the World £3.00. Sterling)
'Understanding & Training Puppies'
All dog owners want their puppy to grow into a loyal and obedient adult dog. This book is a common sense approach to puppy management including showing how to introduce a well balanced diet and correct training by understanding your dog's instincts from day one.
Soft back
Price £9.99 (sterling) plus £2.00 p&p (Overseas postage and packing – Europe £2.50, rest of the World £3.00. Sterling)
'Training the Sheep Dog'
Beginning with the evolution of the working dog this book is packed with information that not only takes the sheepdog handler through all the stages of training, but also contains interesting chapters on understanding and educating the working mind of the Border Collie. With 140 pages, line drawings and over 100 photographs this book not only contains valuable information for sheepdog handlers but also for anyone interested in border Collies and their training.
Soft back
£12.99 + £2.50 p&p (Overseas postage and packing – Europe £3.00, rest of the World £3.50. Sterling)

Freedom of Spirit Magazine a bi-monthly magazine for dog lovers available only on subscription from Mainline.

Annual subscription (includes p&p) UK £17.00, Europe £19.00, rest of the World £22.00

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