Great info for the people looking to get into the sport! I had to do a powerpoint on Schutzhund past and present day, if I can find it I will shoot it over to ya for your opinion.
He didnt need a lot, but I put him thru a lot to make sure in real life situations he would not run off when threatened. He was trained in prey and defensive drive to make sure he is well rounded. I use to bring him to my store every day to socalize him with people, because without that...
It honestly is simple, for the dog. Honestly 95% of training is on the human side. I can teach a dog sit, stay,down,place, and come all with-in a couple days but if the owners dont enforce/practice it the dog will do whatever it wants.
Your discipline? You mean stupidity right? Dog training has progressed so far that everyone should know this is not the correct thing to do. Do us all a favor and research crate training.
Mike the dog is stable but I can promise you if you come into my house and try and stare it down it will rip your arm off. Same as if you were swinging a bat or weilding a knife.
Yeah why not ban the breed, they are at fault..... As a former animal control officer you might want to do some research.
My dog loves everyone until told otherwise or if they try and break in to my house or hurt someone in their family. That is the way a true personal protection dog should...