Working Dog Training
You may think that a dog training career is something you would like to take seriously. But have you really thought well enough about it? Here are some points to ponder before engaging in a full-pledged dog-training career.
Consider your inclination to dogs. Do you really love dogs or is it just a group or breed of dogs that you are especially fond of? Can you really work well with them regardless of what age the dog is or what breed, or even if the dog is so stubborn or restless? Before engaging in a dog training career, do consider if you really love working with and teaching the canine population. Make sure that your state of being a certified dog-lover is not a temporary state of fondness for them but a lasting.
Understand your working attitude and skills with people. Dog training careers are not just about training dogs. It is also about training people, specifically the dog keepers- to train their dogs. Being a professional Dog Trainer means you will be a professional teacher for people as well. You have to have patience to dog keepers, you have to empathize with them and understand their concerns with their dog, and you need to share the same concern for the welfare and the development of their pets.
Consider the type of dog training education you would like to have. There are many ways by which a dog enthusiast transforms into a professional dog trainer. The first option is to read lots and lots of publications about dog training. There are many dog training books, dog training magazines, and dog training articles that can be found on bookstores, and even on the Internet. Another choice is to learn dog training through hands-on experience as a volunteer in dog rescue centers or dog shelters or as an apprentice of a professional dog trainer. If you become an apprentice, then you’ll be able to get a dog training experience that’s guided by an expert. Last but not the least, an aspiring dog trainer can enroll in dog training degree programs offered by dog training schools or veterinary centers. Such programs usually last for months. The usual course involves lectures from professional dog experts and discussions regarding dog learning theories and Dog Training Techniques. Such courses also involve internships in dog training schools for hands-on experiences.
Carefully research what type of dog training career you would want to take. Think about your plans after getting your dog training education. A professional dog trainer can teach dog tricks on a part-time or freelance basis to private individuals. They can also join groups and provide training by groups. Some also opt to teach dog keepers about the necessary steps and measures in training their dogs.
A dog training career can be a very rewarding endeavor. However you must be a good business manager as well as a good dog trainer to be successful. More dog training careers fail as a result of poor business practices then from poor dog training skills.
James Kesel, MS is the publisher of Career in Dog Training website. Providing information on dog training and dog training career opportunities. Check us out at http://www.dog-training-careers.com
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Schutzhund
As you go through life, you are bound to see German Shepherds working in a number of careers. Some are guard dogs, some are therapy dogs, and some work in law enforcement. German Shepherds are immeasurably popular in the working field because their extreme intelligence makes them highly trainable, and their strength and agility makes them capable of performing most tasks. In Germany, standards for German Shepherd breeding and performance are much stricter. A training program called “Schutzhund” was created in the 20th century as a means by which to train and regulate the performance of the breed.
The Schutzhund training and judging process is threefold. There are three separate levels a German Shepherd must complete to become certified in Schutzhund. In the first level, known cleverly as Schutzhund One, the dog in question has to determine eligibility by undergoing a temperament test called a “B Test”. Most handlers will go through basic obedience and socialization training with their German Shepherd prior to attempting the B Test, as it gauges the dog’s ability to obey their owner and interact with distractions such as people or other animals. If a particular dog ever shows signs of fear or fear-based aggression, he or she will be disqualified from the Schutzhund process immediately. Thus, it is important for those pursuing Schutzhund certification to provide proper etiquette training for the dogs from puppyhood, lest the be disqualified and forbidden to breed, compete, or be registered in Germany.
Besides the temperament test, each level of Schutzhund focus on three major areas: obedience, tracking ability, and willingness to act as a protector. As the levels progress from one to three, the German Shepherd must complete more difficult versions of each task and will be judged with more scrutiny.
Obedience training and testing is performed in an open field. Dogs are usually worked in teams of two, though each dog will take turns performing. Obedience testing in Schutzhund is rather similar to obedience testing in the American Kennel Club, with more stringent regulations. The dogs are judged on their ability to perform a battery of obedience commands, specifically heeling and staying commands, and are tested for patient and whether or not they are gunshy.
Tracking testing in Schutzhund is also similar to tracking competitions and trials found in the Unite States, only more specific. Schutzhund candidates will follow a lengthy track locating specifically and strategically placed items along the track. Once the item has been found, the dog is taught to lay on his stomach and hold the item between his forepaws, thus showing or telling his handler than the object in question has been recovered. Judging in Schutzhund tracking is based on how quickly and efficiently the German Shepherd is capable of tracking, locating, and reporting the various items on the track.
The third and final phase of Schutzhund training and testing is based around protection. The handler will have an assistant, typically in a padded safety suit, create a mock attack on the handler. The German Shepherd is evaluated based on his willingness to protect his handler/owner, and his response to commands such as attack and release, and the efficiency and obedience with which these commands are performed.
Schutzhund training and testing, while containing many similar elements to American dog trials, training, and competition, is a much more stringent and specific method of canine evaluation. In Germany. Schutzhund testing is so respected that no dog can be bred unless it is certified in Schutzhund.
This article was written by John Jackson and has been contributed by http://www.greatdogsite.com. For more information on the German Shepherd, please visit our page http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/German_Shepherd/.
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Working Dog Training
Many families combine dog owners to go out to work and school, often leaving their pets alone for several hours at a time. This is not really a situation ideal in a young dog to get, and a question often asked by owners of new dogs on the way to bring home a puppy while working full time.
Bringing a puppy into your life when there may be a home to give the company (and limitations) for a period of training is not an ideal situation.
My first recommendation would be to consider carefully whether it is the right time to have a dog in the first place. Put your own feelings (and those of family members may be additional pressure on you) on one side for a minute and make an honest assessment of whether or not the time it takes to give a dog the necessary training and attention it deserves. Ask yourself these questions:
- If I get home from work and find dog mess everywhere, I'll be patient enough not to be angry?
- "I can find time during check in and let the dog?
- If I can not go home every day of work, Is there a friend, neighbor or family member who can do it for me?
If you can honestly answer yes to these questions, then you can learn at home to train a puppy, and be able to train your dog in other areas of responsibility and obedience. Here are my five steps in training a dog when are working:
1) every plan with military precision, until the year gives your dog. Take home during the summer months, so they are not willing to take the outdoor bath time.
2) Bring home your new puppy during a period when his life is less hectic – ideal when you have a couple weeks of vacation. This would be the most ideal, the puppy house training may be completed in just a few weeks after being done correctly.
3) If you can not get a permit, it plans to keep your older children are not in school so they can contribute to training on the job.
4) Discuss the training program with other family members that the training is consistent, although the coach is different!
5) Since time is important, Read about the most effective techniques to register for a training course before getting your dog. This means you can train a puppy home when working with minimal stress and discomfort as possible. I created a Squidoo lens specifically in house training dogs, then you can also get advice this manual there.
Pot training your puppy is not that hard. Combining the latest techniques with my tips on how to train a puppy when you work, you and your dog will have a beautiful life together.
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