{"title":"Ivan Balabanov","description":"\u003cp\u003eIVAN BALABANOV is a two-time World Champion and fourteen-time national competition winner in IGP (Schutzhund) dog sport, and the co-author of \u003cem\u003eAdvanced Schutzhund\u003c\/em\u003e with Karen Duet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalabanov is the founder and president of the American Working Malinois Association, an FCI International licensed working judge, and the creator of the Training Without Conflict™ training system. He previously served as head of dog training at the San Francisco SPCA and founded the SF\/SPCA Dog Trainers Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen not writing, Balabanov runs Ot Vitosha Malinois kennel and continues to compete and breed dogs professionally. His work in IGP sport and his Training Without Conflict™ system reflect a career built on applied canine training at the highest competitive levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvan lives in Plant City, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvan Balabanov’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"advanced-schutzhund","title":"Advanced Schutzhund","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Ivan's training comes from the heart, for the dog. He has certainly enhanced my view of training and has taught me many valuable, yet simple techniques to achieve the most from my dogs and myself.\" --Mary A. Allen, World Championship Competitor, USA Apprentice Judge, USA New England Regional Director\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ivan Balabanov is among the few top trainers in the country who truly understands dog behavior and drives. He is highly respected by the best Schutzhund competitors, trainers and coaches in the country.\" --Glenn Stephenson, United Schutzhund Clubs of America Judge, International competitor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraining methods for the top competitor. Advanced Schutzhund takes a problem-solving approach to Level III work that will help competitors bring their dogs to the highest level. Tracking, obedience and protection are dealt with individually, analyzing specific problems that crop up in each skill and offering step-by-step solutions. The approach uses operant conditioning techniques that steer clear of compulsion methods and build a dog's confidence, courage and problem-solving ability. You'll also find tips on how to compete at the National and World levels, including traveling with your dog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/087605730X\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780876057308\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Ivan Balabanov","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43215022817496,"sku":"9780876057308","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470335871_FC_mockup_v2_1740151061_885cfa85-34b3-4e77-bf06-c5f2cacf8e02.jpg?v=1791003379"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-ivan-balabanov.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}