This video is dedicated towards handler training and
not dog training.
The video is divided into 4 major sections:
1. Pre-trial Preparation
2. Schutzhund I Tracking
3. Schutzhund I Obedience
4. Schutzhund I Protection
The first section on pre-trial preparation explains
how serious competitors prepare for an upcoming competition. We explain
how a well prepared handler gets the most out of his dog and reduces stress
on the day of the trial.
The section on tracking begins with preparing your
dog the morning of the trial, reporting to the trial secretary, reporting
to the judge before the track, laying your track for competition (what
is acceptable and what is not), tracking your dog, receiving your critique
and finally how
to deal with a dog that is having problems on a track.
The obedience and protection sections are broken down
into equally detailed sub-sections. Not only did we try and show the correct
way to handle a dog in a trial, we also dealt with the most common handler
errors.
If you want to get the highest possible score in a Schutzhund
trial or if you just want to pass the competition, this video will help
you.
** The rules in this video are NOT up to
date (they are from 2001). It would be impractical to produce a new video
each time the rules change. If you want the current rules, then you need
to
get
a rule
book
from Schutzhund USA. The methods used in this video still apply even though
the rules are not updated.