Neutring & Schutzhund

Szarek · 03-28-2013, 04:02 PM

Hi,

I was woundring I am starting my new pup training in couple weeks and my question is when do you nutire him if I will be doing schutzhund. He is only 14 weeks and vet said 6 month but they are not familier with the sport and breeder said 24month.

Thank you

**Castlemaid** · 03-28-2013, 04:05 PM

Whether you do Schutzhund or not, in general it is better to wait until they are physically mature, so about 2 years.

Szarek · 03-28-2013, 04:15 PM

He is also starting to hump pillows some toys etc. so that's what is concerning me.

**Castlemaid** · 03-28-2013, 04:41 PM

A lot of pups do that - just discourage and redirect to other more acceptable activities. Not an indication of dominance or sexual maturity at this age.

robk · 03-28-2013, 04:52 PM

Neutered dogs can do Schutzhund if they have the natural drive, nerve and aggression for the sport. I would wait until at least two but that is a personal decision you have to decide for your self and your dog.

03-28-2013, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Szarek Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 50	Neutring & Schutzhund Hi, I was woundring I am starting my new pup training in couple weeks and my question is when do you nutire him if I will be doing schutzhund. He is only 14 weeks and vet said 6 month but they are not familier with the sport and breeder said 24month. Thank you

03-28-2013, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Castlemaid The Administrator from the Great White North, eh? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 11,173	Whether you do Schutzhund or not, in general it is better to wait until they are physically mature, so about 2 years. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH

03-28-2013, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Castlemaid The Administrator from the Great White North, eh? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 11,173	A lot of pups do that - just discourage and redirect to other more acceptable activities. Not an indication of dominance or sexual maturity at this age. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH

03-28-2013, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Szarek Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 50	He is also starting to hump pillows some toys etc. so that's what is concerning me.

03-28-2013, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
robk Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,526	Neutered dogs can do Schutzhund if they have the natural drive, nerve and aggression for the sport. I would wait until at least two but that is a personal decision you have to decide for your self and your dog.

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