Gary Fuqua wrote 07/08/2007 05:30 PM What makes a good trainer/handler? #147552 - 07/08/2007 05:30 PM
Gary Fuqua Webboard User Reg: 08-09-2005 Posts: 59 Loc: IL Offline	I have two questions only for those who have self-titled at least two different dogs to SchH3. I have heard that 98% of people who start Schutzhund training, quit training before they title their first dog. Assume for this question that you have a dog with the proper genetic dispositions for SchH work and you have access to a highly skilled helper/trainer. I know that these are huge assumptions, but assume that they are true. What personality traits in a handler/trainer will lead them toward success? While you are at it, what is it about Schutzhund or a handler/trainer's personality traits that will lead them to failure? I know it is difficult to generalize, but do your best. Thank you for your thoughts. Gary Fuqua Joliet Schutzhund
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Will Rambeau wrote 07/08/2007 05:34 PM Re: What makes a good trainer/handler? [Re: Gary Fuqua ] #147554 - 07/08/2007 05:34 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	The 98% figure is way off base........ The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Gary Fuqua wrote 07/08/2007 05:43 PM Re: What makes a good trainer/handler? [Re: Will Rambeau ] #147555 - 07/08/2007 05:43 PM
Gary Fuqua Webboard User Reg: 08-09-2005 Posts: 59 Loc: IL Offline	OK. Assume that I didn't put a percentage in the assumptions. The questions still stand. Joliet Schutzhund
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Gary Fuqua wrote 07/08/2007 06:22 PM Re: What makes a good trainer/handler? [Re: Gary Fuqua ] #147559 - 07/08/2007 06:22 PM
Gary Fuqua Webboard User Reg: 08-09-2005 Posts: 59 Loc: IL Offline	Rephrase that... The questions still stand for anyone who has self-titled at least two different dogs to SchH3. Joliet Schutzhund
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Will Rambeau wrote 07/08/2007 09:55 PM Re: What makes a good trainer/handler? [Re: Gary Fuqua ] #147575 - 07/08/2007 09:55 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	Ok, these are gross generalizations, but I've been doing SchH for 26 years now and I've seen a lot of Handlers come and go, so... Needed Handler traits: Determination ( any defect can be overcome by enough determination ) Curiosity Flexibility An overall "positive" outlook on things ( ability to turn a negative into a positive ) Organizational skills Empathy ( for your dog and club members ) Ability to be a "team" player Undesirable Handler traits: Big Ego Poor time management skills Laziness ( the true killer for SchH ) Lack of empathy The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Will Rambeau wrote 07/08/2007 10:14 PM Re: What makes a good trainer/handler? [Re: Will Rambeau ] #147577 - 07/08/2007 10:14 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	I got a PM from a smart cookie that made a good point and wanted it added to the discussion, so...: Further needed Handler traits: The ability to travel ( I wish this *wasn't* true, but with the rarity of good training clubs, the ability to travel is important in SchH ) The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Gary Fuqua wrote 07/09/2007 12:59 AM Re: What makes a good trainer/handler? [Re: Will Rambeau ] #147589 - 07/09/2007 12:59 AM
Gary Fuqua Webboard User Reg: 08-09-2005 Posts: 59 Loc: IL Offline	Will: Thank you for your thoughtful reply to this question. I am not surprised that your response is also a formula for success in general. Regarding your laziness point, about how much time would you expect a novice trainer on the path to their first successful SchH1 would train per day / week / etc? I understand that this is an impossibly variable question to answer, so more gross generalizations will suffice. BTW, what is your estimate of the drop out percentage, before achieving titles, regardless of the reasons? Joliet Schutzhund
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