Opinions about Schutzhund

[darkchild16]

Hey

my dad and i were discussing putting akira in Schutzhund but since she still doesnt have use of her back legs its kinda out of the question but we might do it with our male. i was just wondering if their was anyone on here who has went throuh that and to get everyones opinions on Schutzhund and if it is a good idea

 

[Renee750il]

I've never done any Schutzhund work, Breeze, but I've heard people say that some dogs really benefit from it and enjoy the learning.

 

[Rose's Gal]

I don't have much info on it except that not all dogs are Schutzhund quality. I think about any dog (kinda any) could do the tracking and obedience faze, but not all dogs are cut out to do the protection faze.

(I've always thought it would be totally cool to have a Schutzhund quality dog. *sigh* Maybe when I'm out on my own and I have enough money to buy a dog, I can get a Schutzhund quality dog....that would be sooooooo awsome. But for right now, my dogs will do )

 

[CreatureTeacher]

I had the privilege of working with a Schutzhund trainer once. If the training is done properly, you can come out with a very intelligent, well behaved dog. I think it's a wonderful way to appeal to all of your dog's instincts in a constructive and controlled way, and a great way to bond. Have fun! Let us know if you decide to compete!

 

[darkchild16]

my dad and i discussed and i think we will yay!! but im worried that someone will say something becasue hes a pit and i want to have him move into my apt with me when i move any thoughts

 

[CreatureTeacher]

The difference between a pit bull trained in Schutzhund and one that's not is the same as the difference between a cop with a gun and a redneck with a gun. All dogs have teeth. A dog who is trained when it is and is not appropriate to use his teeth is a much safer animal than one who is not. Whereas the redneck will probably end up shooting someone by accident, the cop has enough knowledge and understanding of his gun to keep it under control.

 

[darkchild16]

hey im offened by the redneck comment lol. bu ti understand. i feel the same way but im moving where there are a bunch of redneck idiot cops

 

[Renee750il]

hey im offened by the redneck comment lol. bu ti understand. i feel the same way but im moving where there are a bunch of redneck idiot cops

Oh Breeze - it sounds like you'll be moving near me, lol! It would be funnier if it weren't so true . . .

 

[darkchild16]

i like living in those kinda places.id love to live in ten. but its not going to happen im not moving some stuff went down last night. we ended up breaking up but hey its kool because it was my des. we just got alot of things going on and i did drugs again when all taht other stuff started so ya but i gotta go

 

[Silver_wlf]

I'm sorry to ask a sort of off-topic question, but I've been looking for answers and haven't been able to find anything:

Can any dog do Schutzhund or is it only available to specific breeds?

Thanks so much!

 

[darkchild16]

i think anyone can but youd have to ask someone whod know better then i would.