On your second question: Just because the dog is Sch trained does NOT mean it is an aggressive dog that will bite everybody. They are normal, social animals (if you've chosen a good pup and socialized it). You don't have to treat it like a loaded weapon. A well-balanced dog will not indescriminately bite. That's exactly what I thought, but reading a past thread on this board, I seemed to get the indication that some people were saying that no protection breed, regardless of the extent of training, should ever be trusted around kids or strangers, unless on a leash, or something along those lines.
Pete,
That is something to consider, but I would prefer to get a puppy, at least under a year old, from a known reputable breeder.
Most of the Schutzhund dogs I have known, regardless of breed, are about the SAFEST dogs you will ever spend time around. Best nerves, best temperaments, highest trainability.
I think Ed has mentioned in some of his answers to trainers that they screwed up by leaving a large dog alone with children who harrassed the dog and were badly hurt as a result. Or often a young dog from a herding breed may chase kids who run and bite them in the ankles.
I could trust either of my dogs alone with kids--but I wouldn't, because I can't vouch for the kids' behavior. Not safe for my dogs.
As always when dealing with a large, powerful animal--COMMON SENSE, COMMON SENSE, COMMON SENSE. As Sch3FH2 has rightly pointed out, a well-trained Schutzhund dog is hardly a loaded weapon. You need take no special precautions IMHO that you would not take with any large, powerful breed of dog.
As always when dealing with a large, powerful animal--COMMON SENSE, COMMON SENSE, COMMON SENSE. As Sch3FH2 has rightly pointed out, a well-trained Schutzhund dog is hardly a loaded weapon. You need take no special precautions IMHO that you would not take with any large, powerful breed of dog.
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Listen and you will learn. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Well, I think that answers all of the major questions I have for now. I found out that there's a trial this weekend near Virginia Beach, which is about 2 hours from me. I'm going to go, at least tomorrow and hopefully Sunday and get my first taste of a trial and hopefully meet some people and try to hook up with a club. It seems that all the clubs in Virginia are around 2 hours away, so that's something else I have to consider.
Thanks again to everyone who responded. You've been very helpful,
Well, I had a great time at the trial today. Learned alot. A couple people there made a suggestion to me that really seems to make sense. I have a 6 year old male Rottie that, as I said before is just basically trained to heal off leash, and all the other basic commands. They suggested that I bring him to their training sessions and use him to start. Of course he's probably not going to get a title or anything, but it would give me a chance to learn how to train with their help and then I won't make as many mistakes when I get a puppy to get serious with.
Kory, You were given sound advice, take them up on their offer. Your Rott might surprise you! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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