schutzhund training - Page 1

Hi,

I'm looking for online resources that discusses schutzhund training from the puppy stage to schutzhund III; basically, from picking and evaulating the puppy to actual training ( for example, what should I train the puppy at specific age, for how long, etc.......)

I'm trying to figure out if this is more than I can handle in terms of time spent training, resouces allocated, etc...........

Thanks,

HI and Welcome.

The kind of information that you are looking for is best found at a Schutzhund club. Most of the people that participate in this sport are great resources. Everyone's opinion of when to start a puppy and how much to teach and when to teach, are different. You can go onto: germanshepherddog.com. That is the United Schutzhund Clubs of America's website, and find a club that is close to you. You should call the club and ask if you can come and observe a training, and while you are there, talk to the members. I participate in Schutzhund, and I track with my dog approx. 3-4 times a week, we work on the protection phase, and obedience every day, most of the time incorporating, one into the other. This is a sport that requires a great deal of training, but the rewards are truly great. Good Luck to you!

http://schutzhundtracking.com/   alot of good info for tracking

as far as what to train, for how long, and at what time,,,, you have to let the dog tell you that.  i agree with BJ, you should look for a club, dont limit yourself to USCA, there is also DVG and WDA.  

john

Thanks for taking the time to reply!

I will pay a visit to the local club very soon. However, I'm trying to have other sources as well.

How many hours do you train your dog a day? And how well he scores in trail?

I know every dog is different, so let's assume that the dog has average drives. If otherwise, please state.

i dont train for hours a day.  i work my dog  short sessions.  usually once or twice a day.  sometimes we go out and just walk and play without any formal training. 

in 8 trials, sch1-3, 243 low-268 high.   she made her sch3 before the age of 3.  tracking was always her low score, my fault because i dont do it enough.

the best place i have found to get new training ideas is from seminars.  you dont have to change your training style, but it is a  great place to gain new ideas to add to your training.

john