should i try schutzhund ??? - Page 1

hi

im 20 years old and have been working with dogs for 4 1/2 years about a year ago i tought about doing schutzhund but never had the ''balls'' to do it but the last couple of weeks i have been thinking about it alot i was just asking whats the pros and cons about the sport and will i have to buy a new dog bred for sports ?? might sound kind of silly but i dont know much about it at all thanks

 

clint

Hell yes. The worst thing that could happen is you might not like it! If we old ladies can do it, so can you. 

i have watched videos and i am going to the leicestershire club to see whats going on i think i will like it im just .....well nervous

 

clint

I can't think of one thing to be nervous of. It's fun. Sounds to me like the leicestershire club is a fun gang (she said, from the relative safety of California). It's not like you're going to get injured, unless someone has a pint too many. 

 LOL i might just see what its about and have a few go's if i become a member will i need to buy my own dog bred for sport and one more question if i start doing it can i offer to become a helper because that looks fun

 

clint

There are pros and there are cons to it all.The best way to learn about it is to experience it.

Why not try it? If you find that it is just not for you, that's fine. But, be forewarned: it is addictive and becomes a LIFESTYLE, as opposed to just a hobby: Your holidays will be for schutzhund competition. You will look at golf courses and cemeteries as a waste of good tracking. You will forget what you "used to do" with your weekends. You will buy wieners in bulk when they're on sale to use for tracking bait. You will buy only SUVs and judge all cars by how many crates you can get in them. You will become inured to driving anywhere that is under 2.5 hours' driving time. You will lose friends, because they hardly ever see you anymore and think you died. You will acquire an entirely new wardrobe of clothes you'd never wear in "public," but are good "dog clothes." "Wellies" will take on a whole new meaning and significance. Your dog will have a great time. :-) And you will, too.

You don't have to buy a "sport dog" if you just want to try for fun.  It builds a relationship with your dog and you'll both enjoy it.  See what your dog has and go from there.  The worst that can happen is your dog doesn't have the drive to "go all the way", but you'll both still have fun finding out!  I have been away from it for a little over a year now and miss it.  Just no clubs close enough and money is tight.  Drake and I were just getting started when my life fell apart.  But I'll be back at it as soon as I can!  When I get things settled, I just may MOVE closer to a good club!