[ SHOWGSD-L ] WDA - WHAT IS SCHUTZHUND
- From: "Doc Zoe" <wynsum@xxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 17:02:18 -0400
Schutzhund is a German word meaning =93protection dog.=94
Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts. Many familiar with the obedie=
nce work of the
American Kennel Club=92s affiliates will recognize the first two parts, tr=
acking and obedience. The
Schutzhund standards for the third part, protection work, are similar to t=
hose for dogs in police
work.
The tracking phase includes a temperament test by the overseeing judge to =
assure the dog=92s
mental soundness.
The obedience phase includes a series of heeling exercises, some of which =
are closely in and
around a group of people. During the heeling, there is a gun shot test to =
assure that the dog
does not openly react to such sharp noises. There is also a series of fiel=
d exercises in which the
dog is commanded to sit, lie down and stand while the handler continues to=
move. From these
various positions, the dog is recalled to the handler. With dumbbells of v=
arious weights, the dog
is required to retrieve on a flat surface, over a one-meter hurdle and ove=
r a six-foot slanted wall.
The dog is also asked to run in a straight direction from its handler on c=
ommand and lie down on
a second command.
The protection phase tests the dog=92s courage, physical strength and agil=
ity. The handler=92s
control for the dog is absolutely essential.
Dr Zo=EB M Backman
http://wynsumgsd.com
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