Since I am new to Schutzhund Training and am still trying to learn everything I can, this question may be obvious to everyone else. I see all the different things that go into training and was wondering if there is a logical sequence to what I should be doing or should I work on everything from the beginning.
I realize that I have to teach the basics and build from there, but what about between the different parts of training (ie. obedience, tracking, and protection). Since I received and watched the video on drive, grip, and focus, I've cut way back on the obedience because I thought he would do much better if there was a motivator and he was more focused on what I was trying to teach.
My 7 mo. old GSD is still very puppy-like and I don't want to push him too hard.
At what point do I introduce tracking? My guess is that I should be doing some sort of fun tracking games with him now to set the ground work for the future. If that's the case, is there a good video on this?
Also, do I continue with the obedience or wait until he has a little more focus?
Yes, keep up the obedience. The key is to keep it motivational so there is no negativity involved. Work on everything from the Drive, focus, & grip video except for the out, which will come later. Motivational tracking would be a good idea as well, just to get him accustomed to following scent. It's never too early to learn tracking. Early in the morning or evening are the best times to track, when the grass is damp.
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