Any Schutzhund boxers here?
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LilygirlCO
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Our new puppy, Ishie, just went to his first Schutzhund "lesson" today. appicon He's 4 months old now so he's only going to the Schutzhund club training to socialize him right now and then they are going to start training him on tracking. There's another Boxer puppy (imported from Germany) that's there right now socializing too. I didn't go but there was several Boxers there I guess. 
LilygirlCO said:Our new puppy, Ishie, just went to his first Schutzhund "lesson" today. appicon He's 4 months old now so he's only going to the Schutzhund club training to socialize him right now and then they are going to start training him on tracking. There's another Boxer puppy (imported from Germany) that's there right now socializing too. I didn't go but there was several Boxers there I guess.
Thats great! 'carefull, you might get addicted. By the way if you train him for schutzhund style tracking you'll be able to earn AKC tracking titles too.
have fun,
Astor
I'll see if I can find and post a picture of Allegro tracking at 3 months
LilygirlCO
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astor said:
I would love to see photos! I like Allegro's name
I think we're already getting addicted and we've hardly gotten started! It's a great group of people and dogs!
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Boxer Pal
I have read different books and articles from the net and it shows that majority of these dogs that they use for these kinds of tasks are European lines, it may be a boxer, Dobermans or German shepherds and some other working breeds. I’ve seen a lot very informative shows on how these WORKING DOGS are meticulously selected, examined, go through process of elimination at a young stage of their puppy life to determine if they are capable to handle rigorous training, mentally and physically to complete a set of course in order for them to pass and get recognized and certified.
WHY and WHAT makes these European lines more desirable and commendable compared to their American counterparts to perform such obligations?
WHY and WHAT makes these European lines more desirable and commendable compared to their American counterparts to perform such obligations?
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WHY and WHAT makes these European lines more desirable and commendable compared to their American counterparts to perform such obligations?[/QUOTE]
In some european countries, for a litter to be regestired the parents have to meet certain standards including proof of working abilty. In the USA, in reguards to the AKC there are no requirements beyond being registered. Working ability is as inheritable as appearance so breeders
who don't select for working ability generally don't get it.
have fun
WHY and WHAT makes these European lines more desirable and commendable compared to their American counterparts to perform such obligations?[/QUOTE]
In some european countries, for a litter to be regestired the parents have to meet certain standards including proof of working abilty. In the USA, in reguards to the AKC there are no requirements beyond being registered. Working ability is as inheritable as appearance so breeders
who don't select for working ability generally don't get it.
have fun
Schutzhund training in California
There is a guy in California (John Ailinsug?) that just titled his boxer recently as Schutzhund I and he lives in southwestern california. His city I can't exactly remember he was about an hour away from excondido and it begins with a T. He has a website that you can link to off of the USA boxers website. Look for a link refering to Q. He can hook you up with boxer clubs in California. I Schutzhund train a little in south florida. hshawpt.
There is a guy in California (John Ailinsug?) that just titled his boxer recently as Schutzhund I and he lives in southwestern california. His city I can't exactly remember he was about an hour away from excondido and it begins with a T. He has a website that you can link to off of the USA boxers website. Look for a link refering to Q. He can hook you up with boxer clubs in California. I Schutzhund train a little in south florida. hshawpt.
Nina Burgers
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I learned a lot about schutzhund training in college,I only worked with German Shepards though. When you train, and throughout the dogs life, you can't let it get away with one little thing. You have to constsntly flip it over on it's back and let it know you are in charge. No mistakes ever. It is very serious and in my opion takes a lot away from the dog/owner relationship. A poorly trained dog is a lot more dangerous than a totally untrained dog. It takes years of work annd you must always keep up on the training.
I learned a lot about schutzhund training in college,I only worked with German Shepards though. When you train, and throughout the dogs life, you can't let it get away with one little thing. You have to constsntly flip it over on it's back and let it know you are in charge. No mistakes ever. It is very serious and in my opion takes a lot away from the dog/owner relationship. A poorly trained dog is a lot more dangerous than a totally untrained dog. It takes years of work annd you must always keep up on the training.
I have been involved in schutzhund for 15+ years. No one in my club has ever done an alpha roll nor have some international level competitors I know. Our dogs are also family dogs and participate in normal family life; I belive the training has enhanced my relationship with my dogs.
Schutzhund Hopeful
I currently own a German Shepherd who I got from GS rescue. But I am hopefully going to be getting a brindle boxer boy in October or November of 2006 (Planned breeding by a lady who shows her dogs). I would love to get this pup into some sort of Schutzhund training! If anyone knows of anything in the Portland, Oregon area, please let me know!
I currently own a German Shepherd who I got from GS rescue. But I am hopefully going to be getting a brindle boxer boy in October or November of 2006 (Planned breeding by a lady who shows her dogs). I would love to get this pup into some sort of Schutzhund training! If anyone knows of anything in the Portland, Oregon area, please let me know!
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