Hi
I've got some questions on questionable training tips, I'd like to run it through some of you working dog trainers/people.

1. Is this a feasiable training exercise for a 9 month old dog. During prelimary identifying the helper as the aggressor drill
a sneak attack, when the handler and puppy is at ease? The trainer stated it was to test the dogs nerves, some dogs will hide behind there owner or back away barking.
If it is a good test, at what age should it be used?

2. Is tying a dog out (with a spring added to the long lead, to stop snap back) and using the cane whip on the dog front side of the shoulders a good techique? If it is what drive does it stimulate? It sure makes them mad as hell.

3. Is group downs and "leave it" commands a good idea when treats are involved?

4. If bitten and its your fault such as close tug, games with the hand close to the mouth. Should the dog be chestised? And what age do you stop this and go to soft/hard shelve?

5. With a young Rottie, whats the best way to channel from the shelve to a man? Sometimes there is not much or the same aggression in her civil work.

6. Why are some Rotties considered soft dogs? I've heard it said that they just think their tough. And why is it that Rotties don't fair to good in pit fights (I don't agree with this form of dog use, but it does exist) or long Police searches?
I think they are beautiful animals, not as smart as a GSD, but smart and strong.

This is piss poor training. Read Ed's articles and do some searching on past posts here on the board.

This type of question has been addressed and answered many times.

Once again this thread is closed. Asking 20 questions in one post does not cut it. Go read the articles and Q&A's on my web site about fear biters, about protection train. If you want to learn the correct way to train protection work get a couple of my trasining tape:

The First Steps of Bite Work http://leerburg.com/101b.htm

The First Steps of Defense http://leerburg.com/101d.htm