Schutzhund training

[Gio]

I have plenty of time for any of this, I don't however, think my dog would pass that courage test. He just doesn't seem like he's designed that way. The more I read on Schutzhund, the more I come to the conclusion I will probably be looking for something else, something that doesn't include bitework.

Thanks for all the info.

OK,

But did you see the difference between the first video and the second?

I purposely showed the RAW courage test first and then the next dog, the grandson of the first one, was training sport.

We were able to compete in French Ring with dog #1 but switching from P/P to sport work is more difficult.

Now if you notice the "game" the second dog was playing with the bite sleeve on the long lead, you see he gets to use his prey drive and play drive to work into eventually biting a sleeve. The sleeve can be viewed as a tug toy by a dog, and GSD's and Mals will play all day long. Eventually a stick or whip can be added to put some pressure on the dog.

The Presa in video 1 was in almost 100% defensive drive or fight drive. I've found the bull breeds at least the ones with some mastiff in them don't enjoy long drawn out prey drive trials. There are some great pit bulls in California that have titled in French Ring III so bull breeds can do sport but the presas I've owned respond to fight but will lose interest in play prey sooner than a GSD or Mal.

Again, I could go on forever, but my point is, your dog may be able to bite in a sport. Usually the first level of any of the traditional sports is fairly easy with bite work but the OB is pretty tough.

A Brevet in French Ring is pretty easy with proper OB. Your dog doesn't have to be overly committed to the bite.

Mondio Ring is pretty fun too.

But don't ever be bummed if your dog doesn't handle pressure or bite a decoy. Even folks that pay big $$ for working dogs often go through 1 or 2 before they get something "hard".

Having been out of sport competition for a bit, I can still enjoy my dog. He is the #2 dog in the videos. He is fully trained but living a fun stress free home life. We still train when we can but just for fun.

Here is my boy still working his bite. I think this was a year or 2 ago.

The decoy and female trainer are our trainers. I was not holding him here because I had a serious leg injury and was recovering.

This is still a sport style exercise with a bite, a release and re-bite. Very simple and fun for the dog, with just a little pressure.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDHZJPtp6f4

OK, enough about my stuff LOL!

You have a cute pup there and the fact you are looking to enjoy its company in some venue beyond a leash walk, will bond the two of you for life!

I wish you luck in whatever activity you guys choose.