My opinion on gaurd/ k-9/attack trainning

[BCOWANWHEELS]

FOLK,
I,VE HAD GSD dogs for 35 yrs and i have a firm belief in NOT trainning your dog for anything other than family companion dog. if you do train your dog for k-9/attack or guard dog work he will be at that point a working dog and not a pet ! in reality he is what I call MIKE TYSON DOG, cocked and primed ready to do what there trained for. for a family dog or companion dog this level of trainning is completely not needed. the big secret to a good gsd is to really love them, nuzzle there nose with your nose, kiss them on the face and head like there the part of the family which they are ! there will knowbody harm you in there presence as it is natural for them to be protective. now if you keep your dog in a kennel, chained to a dog house etc. you are depriving them and yourselfs probably the best friend this side of heaven you,ll ever have. i train dogs and i,ve attack trainned 1 dog out of the bunch and 32 yrs later i still regret it. its totally not needed. also if your dog bites somebody regardless of the circumstances short of life ot death you will loose your dog and it will be put down. GSD'S ARE meant to love and be loved.
jmo
bob in tn.

p/s
never "hire" dog trainning. there your dogs so you need to train them.

[chelle]

[Konotashi]

English, please?

[ShenzisMom]

The wall of text hurt my eyes, can someone translate for me?

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by ShenzisMom

The wall of text hurt my eyes, can someone translate for me?

Somebody who joined less than a month ago, has five posts, and that nobody knows from Adam is letting us know he doesn't like protection dog training.

[ShenzisMom]

I guess I should get a Lab?

I took the time to break up the wall of headache. I think he is confused with idiots who think their dogs are 'tuff'. Not responsible people who actually train their dogs right. I guess I should post some reading material for this poor ignorant person..but its nearing 1am and I'm lacking patience. OP, go to your nearest schutzhund club. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Thanks for the summary

[Konotashi]

Ohhh. Using my context clues from the replies, I'm going to assume that you think SchH dogs aren't also loved family companions? Well, let me assure you - they are as loved as could be. Only difference is they're very well trained and have an outlet for their drive and energy.

Regarding that last comment on paying for training - say you get a dog and it turns out to be an aggressive monster. Most people don't know how to deal with that or how to correct the issues. Do you think they should continue on with their aggressive dog until it bites someone and must be put down, or should they call in an expert?
Dog trainers have their place, and when they know what they're doing, they can be more than beneficial to those who hire them.
Most people don't hire a trainer and send the dog away to be trained. A dog trainer's job isn't necessarily to train the dog, but to train the owner how to train the dog.

[msvette2u]

He's new to the forum and has an opinion like many folks here. It seems to differ from some, but that doesn't mean he ought to be bashed.
Just sayin'...

[qbchottu]

I'd rather listen to a trainer with 35 years experience than rely on my own limited experience.
When you get sick, do you go see a doctor or go with what you think? It's your body after all...

Watch a Sch3 dog with its handler and tell me you still agree with your initial assessment.

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by msvette2u

He's new to the forum and has an opinion like many folks here. It seems to differ from some, but that doesn't mean he ought to be bashed.
Just sayin'...

Not bashing, just saying that, until he gives us a reason to care about his opinion, nobody really does. And using your 5th post to start a thread stating your difference of opinion with 90% of a forum's membership is kind of odd.