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by glbtrottr on 03 October 2010 - 06:10
Most of the judges locally who played in PSA don't play in the sport anymore that I know of. I heard in various circles that due to politics and more, PSA has gone by the wayside in my hemisphere.
On a more positive note, most of all those players have now taken up Mondioring. Changing scenarios, full bitesuit work, jumps, precision obedience, searches, and pageantry...all wrapped up into one worldwide sport.
You ought to check it out - ping me for details, or go to USMRA.ORG!
by GSDfan on 03 October 2010 - 12:10
I assisted training for a police dog who got his first real bite 2 weeks out of basic training during a riot of 200 people where 6 people were tased. They had to use the dog because they ran out of cartriges and a drive stun failed on a subject who was assaulting a police officer, the dog entered into the bite with no hesitation...once he sank his teeth in and didn't feel equipment and got a real punch to the face he came off...he went right back in on command, fought strong and held until he was called to out. The dog was prepped well IMO.
PSA is closer to being "real" than SchH...it better preps the dog, but certainly does not duplicate. And if what you NEED is a PPD, there is more training that should be done outside of what is necessary for PSA.
by GSDfan on 03 October 2010 - 14:10
by vom ost see on 03 October 2010 - 16:10
PSA is a good venue for dogsport.....wish there was more of an outlet for participation,so is SDA,so was ASR(AMERICAN STREET RING),not as "HIGH PROFILE" as schutzhund,but good sport none the less....they all involve training and control.but i'd say the difference is "CREDIBILITY"(as determined by whoever).not hard to lookup the top schutzhund dogs and handlers,and they're remembered as "CORNERSTONES" of the sport(wusv,bsp,fci,usa/wda nationals,regionals,lga's)i love alternates to schutzhund,and i've participated in a few....they all have their pluses and minuses.....not to put any one venue down....but when the nationals,wusv,bsp or anyother major event is going on...i'm on my computer...checking scores ,(ANALIZING PEDIGREES) and trying to catch some performances on youtube....but it's also enjoyable to watch PSA or SDA on youtube....which sport promotes"THE REAL DOG" better....they all do,because an "incapable" dog or handler could never make it anyway.....enjoy the sport(whatever you choose) and have fun with your dogs,good luck!
by deacon on 03 October 2010 - 16:10
I don't want a 2 or a 3 as I feel they have become to prey driven, sleeve oriented. just my personal observation.
by TJL852 on 03 October 2010 - 16:10
I agree that neither sport is going to train your dog for live bites. Most sport dogs especially the Mal and GSD, will be naturally protective of you and there's not a whole lot of people who are stupid enough to attack you when you have a 90 pound working dog next to you who is 100% loyal to you.
I prefer the seriousness, the precision, and dramatic aspect of SchH over the fun, exciting, and different look of PSA but I still like to compete in both. It can be a good change of pace for some people. SchH tracking is one of my favorite parts of training. It is the only time the dog gets to work on his own, alone, out of all 3 phases. It is very rewarding and satisfying to the handler. It is up to you which path to take but for me, SchH is the way to go.
by MAINLYMAX on 03 October 2010 - 16:10
that needed stitches... next time use something, don't
let it turn out like that. You can use a strong butterfly band-aid, (with crazy glue)
but real men stitch their own cuts up. Just clean it real good.
Postcards from an old decoy.
I recommend NVBK for real competition..... aint nothing like it.
Is very good......Takes time to put a Cat 3 on a dog with this sport.
First Cat3,...Cat2...than Cat1
by GSDfan on 03 October 2010 - 16:10
Dr said leave it open to drain...I should have told him to close it loose...big scar...lesson learned lol.
Do real women stitch their own cuts too? lol....thanks for the advice:-)
by MAINLYMAX on 03 October 2010 - 16:10
for stitches as long as you don't have a cut that is so deep
you need to stitch the inner and out layers of skin,
small cuts. But that looks like it could have used some
stitches. If I get a knife cut that is clean not wide cut,
I let it go without a stitch. And heals about the same.
The biggest thing is always protect your neck!!!
I have seen decoys with their neck ripped in serious
condition.....
By the way... there are always little tips you can pick up
from old decoys.
by MAINLYMAX on 03 October 2010 - 17:10
You say oh no the dog understands the command after a short training
session.....Wrong. That command takes on a whole different meaning after
a very consistent and repetitive period.
If you want to learn how to do the side kick, ..try doing it 100 times a day. quote from
a Bruce lee interview. In TKD they say the same thing Practice, practice practice.
A smart trainer sets his dog up for success from the beginning to end.
I praise my dogs for laying quietly and being compliant 20-30 times a day.
Very few people do that.... Nobody says to their kids ...you all are be so good coloring
playing quietly!!....Much less 20-30 times a day. Each time reinforce good behavior.
Hard core positive training......from the Max
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