training/aggression ? - Page 2

noelle · 09-06-2009, 06:53 PM

As I said PP is something my husnband has shown an interest in...but I'm going to try & look into the Schutzhund more in our area too & see if that would interest him.
When I spoke with the trainer he recommended waiting until Ruger was at least 1 year or older before even looking at starting PP work. He suggested doing a few levels of OB & Agility and then would consider "temperment" testing before moving on to PP training. I don't want to take a chance on doing anything that could "ruin" our boy!! Taking into consideration that we are fairly "novice" dog handlers PP probably isn't the way to go. It sounds like something that if properly trained & maintained it is fine, but again as "newbies" maybe to risky for us!
Thanks again for all of the insights everyone has shared!!

Dainerra · 09-06-2009, 07:32 PM

when I read the trainer was "pushing" it, I figured it was the do it now do it now kind of pushy.

waiting till at least one year, stressing obedience and other outlets first before even doing temperament testing sounds like a very balanced and good trainer.

noelle · 09-06-2009, 07:37 PM

Actually it's the breeder who's "pushing" it...the trainer does "specialize" in this area, but so far he hasn't pushed at all & recommends going slow & getting the basics down first! I'm looking forward to meeting hime in person & seeing how he interacts with Ruger!

Dainerra · 09-06-2009, 07:45 PM

oh ok. comprehension isn't my strong suit today

well, listen to the trainer. take it slowly and focus on obedience and fun with a young pup. leave the other stuff to decide about when he is older and you know what you will be comfortable with.

zyppi · 09-06-2009, 10:24 PM

I'm not a trainer or a breeder, but we've had a number of loved GSDs as family dogs (raised children with them).

Do obedience training and enjoy your dog.

The breed is naturally protective and just the appearance and bark of a GSD is enough to ward away the n'er to wells.

They are an intelligent, loving breed and, if I've ever had a problem, it's with one dog that was naturally too protective of my children.

I personally wouldn't have my dog trained in personal protection and question a breeder who would suggest a new owner into going this direction.

Good luck

**Cassidy's Mom** · 09-06-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted By: Roo-boyActually it's the breeder who's "pushing" it...the trainer does "specialize" in this area, but so far he hasn't pushed at all & recommends going slow & getting the basics down first! I'm looking forward to meeting him in person & seeing how he interacts with Ruger!

That sounds good!

BlackPuppy · 09-08-2009, 12:39 PM

Obedience training will keep your husband busy, especially if he starts trialing for titles.

Trained properly, dogs love it, too!

http://www.doindogs.com/Obedience_tr...es/index.shtml

He could also start training for the BH title.

http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/loge/4844/BH.html

09-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
noelle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30	Re: training/aggression ? As I said PP is something my husnband has shown an interest in...but I'm going to try & look into the Schutzhund more in our area too & see if that would interest him. When I spoke with the trainer he recommended waiting until Ruger was at least 1 year or older before even looking at starting PP work. He suggested doing a few levels of OB & Agility and then would consider "temperment" testing before moving on to PP training. I don't want to take a chance on doing anything that could "ruin" our boy!! Taking into consideration that we are fairly "novice" dog handlers PP probably isn't the way to go. It sounds like something that if properly trained & maintained it is fine, but again as "newbies" maybe to risky for us! Thanks again for all of the insights everyone has shared!! __________________ *Roo-Boy*

09-06-2009, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dainerra Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N. Central Arkansas Posts: 4,564	Re: training/aggression ? when I read the trainer was "pushing" it, I figured it was the do it now do it now kind of pushy. waiting till at least one year, stressing obedience and other outlets first before even doing temperament testing sounds like a very balanced and good trainer.

09-06-2009, 07:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
noelle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30	Re: training/aggression ? Actually it's the breeder who's "pushing" it...the trainer does "specialize" in this area, but so far he hasn't pushed at all & recommends going slow & getting the basics down first! I'm looking forward to meeting hime in person & seeing how he interacts with Ruger! __________________ *Roo-Boy*

09-06-2009, 07:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dainerra Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N. Central Arkansas Posts: 4,564	Re: training/aggression ? oh ok. comprehension isn't my strong suit today well, listen to the trainer. take it slowly and focus on obedience and fun with a young pup. leave the other stuff to decide about when he is older and you know what you will be comfortable with.

09-06-2009, 10:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
zyppi Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Back home to Louisiana! Posts: 4,940	Re: training/aggression ? I'm not a trainer or a breeder, but we've had a number of loved GSDs as family dogs (raised children with them). Do obedience training and enjoy your dog. The breed is naturally protective and just the appearance and bark of a GSD is enough to ward away the n'er to wells. They are an intelligent, loving breed and, if I've ever had a problem, it's with one dog that was naturally too protective of my children. I personally wouldn't have my dog trained in personal protection and question a breeder who would suggest a new owner into going this direction. Good luck __________________ Anne Nothing is as simple as it seems or as complicated as we make it~ Attitude is everything -- Pick a good one! Sofie AKA Ussina vom Haus Brezel Jack von Jagenstadt Tatty - Burmese bad cat

09-08-2009, 12:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Re: training/aggression ? Obedience training will keep your husband busy, especially if he starts trialing for titles. Trained properly, dogs love it, too! http://www.doindogs.com/Obedience_tr...es/index.shtml He could also start training for the BH title. http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/loge/4844/BH.html

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