Is it a bad idea to try to train a GSD in Shutzhund without out a professional?

Miss Molly May · 09-23-2011, 04:59 PM

Hi all

I have been watching Shutzhund videos for quite some time now and have a real interest in it. I live in Northern Ontario and there are no Shutzhund club near us (400kms is the closest) Now I was wondering if it is a bad idea to learn and train Shutzhund without a professional

wolfstraum · 09-23-2011, 05:05 PM

even in a club, with a trainer, many dogs get poor foundation training....so it is probably not going to be advisable to try to train the sport without guidance...there is much more than you can see on a tape about training and foundation...

Lee

mthurston0001 · 09-23-2011, 05:10 PM

That is called "learning the hard way" I think! Video's alone just can't do dog training justice. You really need experienced eyes to point out the many things that will sneak past you otherwise. And when considering protection work, read the above statement again twice! That kind of thing without supervision of someone with know how can have serious consequences, both to the dog and the helper or trainer! Even if you can only go out to a club once a month or so, it's far better than attempting it all on your own with no experience.

Miss Molly May · 09-23-2011, 05:16 PM

thank you both for your advice!

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Miss Molly May Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,794	Is it a bad idea to try to train a GSD in Shutzhund without out a professional? Hi all I have been watching Shutzhund videos for quite some time now and have a real interest in it. I live in Northern Ontario and there are no Shutzhund club near us (400kms is the closest) Now I was wondering if it is a bad idea to learn and train Shutzhund without a professional __________________ RIP Velcro aka Little Pipi 9years old (September 22, 2011) Can't wait to meet you again! Miss Molly May - born November 15th 2009 Mr. Chewy - born July 10th 2011

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wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 7,089	even in a club, with a trainer, many dogs get poor foundation training....so it is probably not going to be advisable to try to train the sport without guidance...there is much more than you can see on a tape about training and foundation... Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ Basha Sch3, Ghost Sch3 - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB/Ret - Kyra, Sch3, Alice Sch1, Kelsey, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

09-23-2011, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Miss Molly May Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,794	thank you both for your advice! __________________ RIP Velcro aka Little Pipi 9years old (September 22, 2011) Can't wait to meet you again! Miss Molly May - born November 15th 2009 Mr. Chewy - born July 10th 2011

09-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
mthurston0001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 255	That is called "learning the hard way" I think! Video's alone just can't do dog training justice. You really need experienced eyes to point out the many things that will sneak past you otherwise. And when considering protection work, read the above statement again twice! That kind of thing without supervision of someone with know how can have serious consequences, both to the dog and the helper or trainer! Even if you can only go out to a club once a month or so, it's far better than attempting it all on your own with no experience.

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