GSDs are quite intelligent--use different collars for different venues. Your dog will know the difference. Also, with my first dog, I taught the command "Obie, let's go" for pulling out in the breed ring and "Obie heel" for the obedience ring. Never a problem. Penny in NC The Farm Dog -----Original Message----- From: Adelle Tibbs Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 10:44 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Obedience and conformation Hey all. I have a question, and I thought Id try and post it to the forum. I just purchased my first puppy that I am wanting to show. Hes a big boy now, and turns a year old next week. I didnt want to teach him to heel, so he knows how to pull out in the ring. I have taken him through basic obedience class so he knows how to sit, down, etc. The heel is the only thing we didn't work on. Today I took him for a walk, and when we progressed to a jog, he pulled out so hard, I fell and wiped out really bad. I don't want to stop walking him, but goodness gracious he's gotten to strong for me to handle on a basic walk. I've tried him on a choke, and he completely shut down, when given a correction being seemingly terrified of the choke itself. I've even tried I think its called a fur saver.. and toggle. Thanks for reading I'm covered in scrapes. This sucks. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================