I'm confused. I've been told that during competion my dog should respond to commands given in German. Is this correct?
And if it is correct, how do I train my dog? What I mean is, she currently responds to "sit", "down", "heel" etc. How do I train her to respond to "setz", "platz", "fuss" etc without confusing her?
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004
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I shifted Max to German by saying Platz/Down together and reward when he did it, I eventualy dropped the "Down" and just said "Platz". He picked it up really quick. I don't think there is any requirements in Sch for German only. Will R does his in Czech and my club uses a Suthron dialect of german <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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No, that's not correct. You may give commands in a SchH trial in your native language, that change was made several years ago.
Do what you're most comfortable with, there is no reason to change your dogs commands unless *you* want to.
And you might want to inform the person that told you this of the rule change, they're apparently a bit out-of-date there...
Diana Matusik Webboard User Reg: 04-27-2004
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You say that the dog should respond to commands in the handler's native language.. what about a non-native language or a mix of languages? I would like to train the dog I'd get in a mix of Hungarian, English, and perhaps something else. Are there rules for consistency of language or even rules against using made-up words or even sounds like grunts and clicks?
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Changes of language during a trial may result in a point deduction as determined by the judge. That has actually happened in a trial before.
Grunts and clicks would likely result in a larger point deduction I'd think, as it states that a judge must hear and understand a handler's commands.
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