Snohomish Schutzhund Club

paulag1955 · 08-14-2011, 11:06 PM

Has anyone outside of Washington ever heard of this Paul Schneider person?

SSC - About Us

Fast · 08-14-2011, 11:34 PM

Yes

paulag1955 · 08-14-2011, 11:38 PM

Heh. Like good things? If my husband were interested in doing Schutzhund with Shasta, would this be a good place to start?

Fast · 08-15-2011, 11:47 AM

Go the club and check them out. If you like it and you feel it's a good fit then it's a good place for you to start.

paulag1955 · 08-15-2011, 01:13 PM

Of course the problem is when you're operating out of a position of utter ignorance, you have no basis for evaluation. Especially since I don't know if Schutzhund would be a good fit for me (pretty sure my dog would love it).

elisabeth_00117 · 08-15-2011, 01:32 PM

Go to a few clubs (if you are able) and really talk to the people. If they are willing to explain why things are being done one way and willing to help new members understand and you like the people, then I would go back with your dog for an evaluation.

I have been to a few clubs, and just recently have started with a new club a few hours away and everything seemed to really click. The people are great and they offered insights to the new members without us having to ask (about why one dog was being worked one way and another dog another way even though they were working on the same task, etc.). The members are friendly and willing to help new members with green dogs or puppies and they enjoy getting together and it seems like everyone is good friends/family. Seems to be a good fit so far. I am hoping to call this club "home" now.

I have been in the sport for a bit (not long but enough to know what I like and dislike) and think that the only way you will know if a club fits or if schutzhund is a good fit is to get out there and try it.

holland · 08-15-2011, 02:31 PM

You are not in a position of utter ignorance-you know what feels right to you

paulag1955 · 08-15-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by holland

You are not in a position of utter ignorance-you know what feels right to you

Maybe, but I was involved with one sport long enough as a coach's wife and a parent to know that people can feel right about things that are very, very wrong. I'm assuming dog sports are no different and I'm not only new to the sport, but not that experienced of a dog owner.

paulag1955 · 08-15-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by elisabeth_00117

Go to a few clubs (if you are able) and really talk to the people. If they are willing to explain why things are being done one way and willing to help new members understand and you like the people, then I would go back with your dog for an evaluation.

We have one within my driving distance. If I can get my husband out the door, we'll probably go check it out. He doesn't have time (shift work) to go farther and I'm not willing.

jaggirl47 · 08-15-2011, 09:26 PM

Our club, Twin County Schutzhund Club, has worked with Snohomish. We actually did a cook-out and training session with them 2 months ago. Paul is an excellent training director and understands dogs well. I enjoyed my time training with them. There are also several very nice people in the club that I really enjoy talking dogs with when I see them. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

08-14-2011, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	Snohomish Schutzhund Club Has anyone outside of Washington ever heard of this Paul Schneider person? SSC - About Us __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-14-2011, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fast Master Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 820	Yes __________________ My dog has no magical drives

08-14-2011, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	Heh. Like good things? If my husband were interested in doing Schutzhund with Shasta, would this be a good place to start? __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-15-2011, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fast Master Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 820	Go the club and check them out. If you like it and you feel it's a good fit then it's a good place for you to start. __________________ My dog has no magical drives

08-15-2011, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	Of course the problem is when you're operating out of a position of utter ignorance, you have no basis for evaluation. Especially since I don't know if Schutzhund would be a good fit for me (pretty sure my dog would love it). __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-15-2011, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,252	Go to a few clubs (if you are able) and really talk to the people. If they are willing to explain why things are being done one way and willing to help new members understand and you like the people, then I would go back with your dog for an evaluation. I have been to a few clubs, and just recently have started with a new club a few hours away and everything seemed to really click. The people are great and they offered insights to the new members without us having to ask (about why one dog was being worked one way and another dog another way even though they were working on the same task, etc.). The members are friendly and willing to help new members with green dogs or puppies and they enjoy getting together and it seems like everyone is good friends/family. Seems to be a good fit so far. I am hoping to call this club "home" now. I have been in the sport for a bit (not long but enough to know what I like and dislike) and think that the only way you will know if a club fits or if schutzhund is a good fit is to get out there and try it. __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

08-15-2011, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
holland Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,634	You are not in a position of utter ignorance-you know what feels right to you

08-15-2011, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	Our club, Twin County Schutzhund Club, has worked with Snohomish. We actually did a cook-out and training session with them 2 months ago. Paul is an excellent training director and understands dogs well. I enjoyed my time training with them. There are also several very nice people in the club that I really enjoy talking dogs with when I see them. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

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