Schutzhund newbie - Page 1

A friend of mine had greatly admired the sport for sometime, especially since she started cheering for Andy and I from the sidelines. She felt the sport was just out of her league and was not confident in her handling ability.

Looks AWESOME to me!!!  This is, IMO, what the sport is all about.  Or one of the things it's all about.  People getting together, working dogs and enjoying it - the sport, the club members, and the dogs.  The owner and the dog should be having fun.  It can be as serious or goal-oriented as the individual chooses for themselves, but it should ALWAYS be fun and rewarding for owner and dog, no matter their level (or bloodline).  Great job Renofan.  Looks like your dog is doing super.

molly

Eichenluft Working German Shepherds

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Being a self confessed show line fan it's just great to see such a well bred dog (3-3 on Esko!) being worked. The first thing I noticed was her splendid side gait, movement & balance but her eagerness to work was also a delight.

OK I'm no judge of working ability & some would probably say she's not a top prospect... but then how many dogs are? As Molly said though, isn't just as much about people & dogs working and enjoying themselves.

I reckon she's probably the luckiest dog in the world... apart from mine of course!

AandA

Great video !!!!.  The dog is obviously enjoying every minute , nice training methods too and what nice flowing movement .  Its so nice to see the show bred dogs also working.

Good Video

The Dog and its owner were enjoying them selves, that what its all about, Hope they go on to do good things in the Sport. Time and Practise and a lot of Patience

Steve

Absolutely...I think we need to encourage more people to have fun with their dogs...and just enjoy whatever level they can be at...

~Bob~

Thank you Melanie.  There should be more like you in the sport.  Someone who takes the time to share their knowledge and encourage people to try new things.  You are a true asset to the sport.  A person who basically learned things on your own, then knew when and where to go for help.  You make things look so easy.  I know how much work you did and to accomplish so much in akc, then schutzhund and now trying psa.  You are truly a role model for newbies.  Not only did you help me pick Molly, but you showed me how to do prey work with her as a puppy and have spent countless hours helping train her (and me), taking pictures, videos, documenting her progress etc.  You helped me find the right trainer which allowed me to learn the correct way to train and have given me hope that we just might be able to shoot for a schI someday.

Everyone else, thanks for your nice comments.  Molly is a dream to work with.  She is always happy and wants to please.  What she lacks in intensity she gives back in desire and willingness to try anything.  The bond that I have with this dog is truly something special and I would not trade her for the world.

Cheryl

She looks great Cheryl!

Maybe someday I'll be able to get back out to Jim's and see her in person. 

Until then, I'll see you next week!

Kathy

Thanks Cheryl, very nice of you to say.

Thanks to everyone for sharing such wonderful comments.

Regards,

Melanie

I agree with everyone else.  Congrats to you Cheryl and Molly!  Molly looks great, you should be proud!  I am glad to hear you are having fun with her.  That is what it is supposed to be all about.  I cannot imagine anyone having a negative comment, I thought the dog looked very nice and like she was doing very well!!! 

Thanks for sharing the video!

Valerie

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