Marc Layman wrote 01/15/2007 05:43 PM Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd #124800 - 01/15/2007 05:43 PM
Marc Layman Webboard User Reg: 01-11-2007 Posts: 43 Loc: Cinicinnati, OH Offline	Hi every I have a 1 yr old gsd and want to get involved in Schutzhund. I just got Basic Obidence and Building Drive and Focus from Ed and have a question. My dog and I have attended a few protection training sessions when we were in tx. How far along and at what age should we start bite work. Is it wise to hold of on a lot of obidence training and just focus on drive and focus? I'd love to hear your ideas on this. And if you could direct me to any information about starting out 1 year old dogs. thank you marc
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Marc Layman wrote 01/15/2007 05:48 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: Marc Layman ] #124801 - 01/15/2007 05:48 PM
Marc Layman Webboard User Reg: 01-11-2007 Posts: 43 Loc: Cinicinnati, OH Offline	I forgot but should say what we have done so far. Lots of socialization! 5+ days a week with people and other dogs, new sites and locations *age 4-10 months. Basic obidence, started building drive with a ball *to the extent of my knowledge* no where near the extent of building drive and focus dvd.
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susan tuck wrote 01/15/2007 05:50 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: Marc Layman ] #124802 - 01/15/2007 05:50 PM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	How is his tracking coming along?
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Marc Layman wrote 01/15/2007 05:58 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: susan tuck ] #124803 - 01/15/2007 05:58 PM
Marc Layman Webboard User Reg: 01-11-2007 Posts: 43 Loc: Cinicinnati, OH Offline	To be honest I don't know how to train for that so we have not done any tracking training.
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susan tuck wrote 01/15/2007 06:18 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: Marc Layman ] #124805 - 01/15/2007 06:18 PM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	Get thee to a club! I see you have found a couple of clubs on the other thread. Your best bet is to get together with one of them & have a more experienced person help you out. Your enthusiasm is wonderful!
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Marc Layman wrote 01/15/2007 06:24 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: susan tuck ] #124807 - 01/15/2007 06:24 PM
Marc Layman Webboard User Reg: 01-11-2007 Posts: 43 Loc: Cinicinnati, OH Offline	Thanks Susan, I emailed Tom at Greater Cincinnati Schutzhund. I really want to do this. We'll see what kind of dog I have lol. I don't have a high priced GSD from amazing working lines. I've read a lot of it comes down to genes. I'll be happy with learning. My boy is an awesome companion regardless of how far he can advance. His grandfather on dam side was a police service dog. But other than that probably a lot of American lines. He has a straight back . 27" at the withers and about 85lbs. Solid black.
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susan tuck wrote 01/15/2007 06:47 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: Marc Layman ] #124808 - 01/15/2007 06:47 PM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	You know what? You are exactly the kind of new person the sport needs. Just remember to have a lot of fun. Please keep us posted on how you like the sport & your progress.
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Marc Layman wrote 01/15/2007 06:57 PM Re: Advice for new handler and 1yr old gsd [Re: susan tuck ] #124810 - 01/15/2007 06:57 PM
Marc Layman Webboard User Reg: 01-11-2007 Posts: 43 Loc: Cinicinnati, OH Offline	thanks susan I appreciate the words of encouragement!
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