Schutzhund is a German word meaning "protection dog". It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners. Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts. Many are familiar with the obedience work of the American Kennel Club's affiliates and will recognize the first two parts, tracking and obedience. The Schutzhund standards for the third part, protection work, are similar to those for dogs in police work.

i'm not sure if i posted about schutzhund in this forum. but anyone here do anything like it. i'm thinking about taking it up. i probably won't do it as seriously as others, but something to do with the dog.

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Schutzhund is a German word meaning "protection dog". It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners. Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts. Many are familiar with the obedience work of the American Kennel Club's affiliates and will recognize the first two parts, tracking and obedience. The Schutzhund standards for the third part, protection work, are similar to those for dogs in police work.

I have a Corso and have done some work with him and it's worked great. The only thing is I adopted him 3 years ago when he was 5 so Im limited on how much he is responsive too, the possibilities  would've been unlimited had I got him as a puppy! Still, we use silent commands, finger snaps, hand gestures and also key words for "engagement" and "alert" mode.

However, one thing that you have to remember.....when you train a dog, in this manner, is that YOU are accountable for the animals actions!! Whether it attacks and kills a rooster, dog or a person....intruder or not, YOU are responsible!! Way too many people get their dogs trained in this manner and do not continue the training/obedience that's necessary. Some even act as if it's a joke or light-hearted matter....using it to scare friends and "show off" to acquaintances.....NOT COOL!

If you're gonna go through with this training, please respect the training and your dog. Remember your potentially turning your companion into a "tool" and possibly even a "weapon".

Quote from: mokeanne on October 25, 2011, 01:39:33 PM

i'm not sure if i posted about schutzhund in this forum. but anyone here do anything like it. i'm thinking about taking it up. i probably won't do it as seriously as others, but something to do with the dog.

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Schutzhund is a German word meaning "protection dog". It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners. Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts. Many are familiar with the obedience work of the American Kennel Club's affiliates and will recognize the first two parts, tracking and obedience. The Schutzhund standards for the third part, protection work, are similar to those for dogs in police work.

I have a Corso and have done some work with him and it's worked great. The only thing is I adopted him 3 years ago when he was 5 so Im limited on how much he is responsive too, the possibilities  would've been unlimited had I got him as a puppy! Still, we use silent commands, finger snaps, hand gestures and also key words for "engagement" and "alert" mode.

However, one thing that you have to remember.....when you train a dog, in this manner, is that YOU are accountable for the animals actions!! Whether it attacks and kills a rooster, dog or a person....intruder or not, YOU are responsible!! Way too many people get their dogs trained in this manner and do not continue the training/obedience that's necessary. Some even act as if it's a joke or light-hearted matter....using it to scare friends and "show off" to acquaintances.....NOT COOL!

If you're gonna go through with this training, please respect the training and your dog. Remember your potentially turning your companion into a "tool" and possibly even a "weapon".

Not trying to pry or anything, but by any chance is your dog a Mal?  Just wondering as we have a Mal we picked up from a breeder on the BI.  Terrific dog, unbelievably smart, very protective but at the same time very gentle with those she knows.