"Real" Protection Dogs - Page 3

**Liesje** · 01-23-2013, 11:03 AM

Me too. I like many of the SDA exercises but their trials are so few and far between. There hasn't been one in MI since fall of 2010 despite two different clubs keep telling me they are planning them. I don't consider my dog a "personal protection dog" but I like training outside the box (ie, not just SchH exercises and will my dog release a sleeve before I speak the "s" in "aus" sort of thing).

**lhczth** · 01-23-2013, 11:05 AM

My dogs are mainly used as a first line of defense to give me time to get to my main object of defense. I use them mostly as a deterrent in my vehicle and in and around my home/farm so my training revolves around these areas. I mostly do IPO and then add in suit and hidden sleeve work.

KristiM · 01-23-2013, 12:24 PM

To me, just having a GSD with you is kinda like walking around with a shotgun. It may, or may not be loaded but most people aren't going to try to find out.

I personally don't feel like I need protecting from my dogs, so not something I really put a lot of thought into. (I'm normally more worried about protecting people from my dogs lol

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Tim Connell · 01-23-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ladylaw203

Tim that is why a few of us have been placed on a police k9 committee FoR the USCA. We are designing a new title as WPO/DPO was eliminated. We are designing something that us not an arbitrary routine and puts real pressure on the dog in order to hopefully be a decent test of breed worthiness. Wish us luck.....

Oh, nice. I am a member, but hadn't noticed that info...thanks for the heads up! Any ideas on time frame?

cliffson1 · 01-23-2013, 09:03 PM

Renee, I also hope y'all come up with some good stuff....good luck!

**ladylaw203** · 01-25-2013, 09:09 AM

We are trying to knock it out in a timely manner. Keep you all posted

cliffson1 · 01-25-2013, 09:23 AM

Are you considering letting retired police handlers or trainers being able to compete....I think that would really enlarge the participation of this aspect of USCA.

pets4life · 01-26-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by onyx'girl

Seldom would a PPD be available to protect when necessary anyway. We can't just take our dogs anywhere and everywhere. I feel the most vulnerable in a parking lot going in and out of stores. My dog isn't allowed in those places, so no way could I be protected.
I can't wait!! Good luck

you can run to your car and let your dog out lol

**ladylaw203** · 01-27-2013, 04:15 PM

There are discussions with regard to folks other than working police being able to obtain the title yes.

cliffson1 · 01-28-2013, 01:06 PM

Super!

01-23-2013, 11:03 AM	#21 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,248	Me too. I like many of the SDA exercises but their trials are so few and far between. There hasn't been one in MI since fall of 2010 despite two different clubs keep telling me they are planning them. I don't consider my dog a "personal protection dog" but I like training outside the box (ie, not just SchH exercises and will my dog release a sleeve before I speak the "s" in "aus" sort of thing). __________________ Liesje & Nikon vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

01-23-2013, 11:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 13,723	My dogs are mainly used as a first line of defense to give me time to get to my main object of defense. I use them mostly as a deterrent in my vehicle and in and around my home/farm so my training revolves around these areas. I mostly do IPO and then add in suit and hidden sleeve work. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

01-23-2013, 12:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
KristiM Master Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 603	To me, just having a GSD with you is kinda like walking around with a shotgun. It may, or may not be loaded but most people aren't going to try to find out. I personally don't feel like I need protecting from my dogs, so not something I really put a lot of thought into. (I'm normally more worried about protecting people from my dogs lol) __________________ Havoc ~ (aka "Super") GSD Odin ~ (aka "Dude") Bh, ADC, NAC, WV-N, TG-N, FDCh-S (GSD) Keeper (rest in peace little stinker) (Aussie) I live for the moments when there is nothing in the world but me and my dog.

01-25-2013, 09:09 AM	#26 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,911	We are trying to knock it out in a timely manner. Keep you all posted __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official

01-27-2013, 04:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,911	There are discussions with regard to folks other than working police being able to obtain the title yes. __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official

01-23-2013, 09:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
cliffson1 Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,872	Renee, I also hope y'all come up with some good stuff....good luck!

01-25-2013, 09:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
cliffson1 Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,872	Are you considering letting retired police handlers or trainers being able to compete....I think that would really enlarge the participation of this aspect of USCA.

01-28-2013, 01:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
cliffson1 Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,872	Super!

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