I want to train my dog when I get it for perosnal protection and originally I thought that a Schutzhund trained dog equaled a personal protection dog (i.e. they were one in the same) Now I have been told that is not the case; Schutzhund is a sport and personal protection is different and requires additional training. So here is my question: can you have both? Or is it an entirely different thing altogether. Will the Schutzhund dog bite on the field (the helper, wearing the sleeve) but not for real if it was actually needed. Maybe the dog would just be looking for the sleeve and be confused?? Or worse yet, run away, because now the threat is real, not just a game. If I want to train for personal protection should I train for Schutzhund? Is it a good place to start? What should I do differently with personal protection training as opposed to basic Schutzhund? Thanks for reading. Jennie
Brandi Adkins Webboard User Reg: 10-13-2003
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Jennie,
You can have both!
I'll leave it up to the trainers here on the board to give you training advice.
I just wanted to add, that you can have a dog for P.P and a SchH dog all in one.
Genetics and good training are what determines if the dog can do both. My dog is training in SAR and Schutzhund. I expect him to do well in both, but I can't picture him, at this point, as being a good prospect for PPD. Of course he tested out for exactly what I wanted in a dog. My JRT will take care of the serious s#!+. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I might add, IMHO, if the dog has the correct genetics, but doesn't have the good training, all you have at best is a well bred, junkyard dog. A perfect example is Will's dog Fetz. My first thoughts when I saw him was "Don't F&^% with that dog". My second thought was "Don't f&%$ with that dog". My third thought was "Don't f&%# with that dog". My final thoughts were "That dog sure works nice with that guy, but I sure wouldn't wanna F&%# with him". Without good training, I don't think even the cars would want to be in the junkyard with Fetz. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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What old Earth Dog fails to mention is that Fetz literally crawled up into his lap during a break at one of the seminars looking for some quality petting time - some killer dog, eh? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
It was kinda a cute picture. *wink*
I would have taken a photo of it, but Bob doesn't show up in pictures or reflect in mirrors, if I remember correctly....
When Fetz crawled on my lap and licked my ear, I overheard Will commenting something about a taste test. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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